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Detailed Setting Instructions

Selecting the Scan Resolution

You can select a specific Resolution setting for your images. Keep in mind that higher resolution settings increase the file size and scanning time, so do not select a higher resolution than you need. See the following table to reference the appropriate resolution setting to use so that you do not have to take more time than necessary.
What you will do with the scanned image
Suggested scan resolution
Send via e-mail, upload to web, or view only on the screen
100 to 150 dpi
Print
200 to 400 dpi
Print, or convert to editable text (OCR) (for documents only)
200 to 400 dpi
Fax
200 dpi
Enlarge after scanning at 100%
Increase Resolution setting by same amount you will increase image size after scanning.
For example, if the resolution is 300 dpi, but you will increase the image size to 200%, change the resolution setting to 600 dpi.

Selecting the Resolution Using Epson Scan

You can select the resolution you want at any time.
Click the arrow next to the Resolution list and select the number of dpi (dots per inch) at which you want to scan.

Selecting the Resolution Using Document Capture Pro (Windows only)

You can select the resolution you want at any time.
Click the arrow next to the Resolution list and select a setting. Select the Low setting for 200 dpi (dots per inch), the Medium setting for 300 dpi, and the High setting for 600 dpi. If you select Custom, you can pick the number of dpi at which you want to scan.

Adjusting the Color and Other Image Settings

Once you have selected your source settings, you can modify the image quality, if necessary. Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality.
To adjust the color and other image settings, see Making Color Adjustments and Other Image Settings.
Note:
If you are using Document Capture Pro, you can access these settings by clicking Detailed Settings.

Making Color Adjustments and Other Image Settings

Image Type: Auto, Color, or Grayscale
Image Type: Black & White
The table below describes the settings available. For details on adjusting these settings, see Epson Scan Help.
Setting
Description
Brightness
Adjusts the overall image lightness and darkness. This setting is available when the Image Type is set to Auto, Color, or Grayscale, or when the Image Type is set to Black & White and Auto Area Segmentation is selected.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall image. This setting is available when the Image Type is set to Auto, Color, or Grayscale, or when the Image Type is set to Black & White and Auto Area Segmentation is selected.
Unsharp Mask
Turn on to make the edges of image areas clearer for an overall sharper image. Turn off to leave softer edges. This setting is available only when the Image Type is set to Auto, Color, or Grayscale.
Descreening
Improves results when scanning magazine or newspaper images which include screening in their original print processes. This setting is available only when the Image Type is set to Auto, Color, or Grayscale.
Text Enhancement
Enhances text recognition when scanning text documents.
Threshold
Adjusts the level at which the black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in OCR programs. This setting is available only when the Image Type is set to Black & White.
Auto Area Segmentation
Makes grayscale images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from the graphics. This setting is available only when the Image Type is set to Black & White.
Remove Punch Holes
Removes punch holes in the output image.
Correct Document Skew
Detects the skew of the original images and corrects them.
Edge Fill
Corrects shadowing around the edges of the scanned document by filling them with the selected color.
Note:
Certain settings may not be available, or may be automatically selected, depending on the type of image you are scanning and other settings you have selected.
You can customize how certain Epson Scan settings behave by clicking Configuration and changing settings in the window that appears. See Epson Scan Help for details.