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Janna Bowman
 

scanning photos into computer


I have a lexmark scanner, printer, copier. When I scanned a photo onto your website with it.... it turned out miserably. Do I need to buy a photo scanner or change the settings (resolution,etc) on my lexmark? I ama total novice... please help!


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February 06, 2003

 

doug Nelson
  Did you tell the scanner to scan and convert the picture to a web-ready image? Maybe the Lexmark's automated way of doing that isn't so great.
Did your scanner come with an imaging software such as Elements, Photodeluxe Business Edition or Photodeluxe? One of these programs can do a better job of converting the scanned image to the standard web format, called JPEG. Tell us what you're working with so we can help you further.


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February 06, 2003

 

Janna Bowman
 
 
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Janna Bowman

 
 
Wow...I am a dork!!! It was all so simple! I am one of those impatient types who just wants to click, click, click and be done... But when I took the time, and made sure my scanner was set right and manipulated my image with my MGI photosuite, it turned out much better!! Thank you for reminding me to actually LEARN TO USE my equipment instead of just using my equipment. Here is an example after I used the equipment properly...I am just a beginner, so be nice! :)


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February 09, 2003

 
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