Scanner resolution settings for best results
The resolution setting to use when you scan an item depends upon the type of item and how you plan to use the image or document after you scan it in to your computer. For the best results, use these recommended settings.
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Item type |
Resolution |
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Documents |
300 dpi black-and-white |
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Documents of poor quality |
400 dpi black-and-white |
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Photographs and pictures |
100-200 dpi color |
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Images for an inkjet printer |
150 dpi or higher |
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Images for a high-resolution printer |
300 dpi or higher |
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Images for computer screen display |
Whatever setting obtains the desired width and height in pixels. |
Note
You can use PaperPort’s built-in OCR software to copy text from scanned documents so that you can use and edit the text in any text editing, word processing, or spreadsheet program. The OCR process requires textual images that are scanned at 150 to 600 dpi; 300 dpi or higher is recommended.
Tip
If you are scanning for multiple uses, prefer higher dpi and quality because you can always save a copy at lower values later.
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