A few scanning tips

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

I get the email questions below most frequently.

However, I cannot handle the most common subjects, those questions seeking scanner support, or which scanner to buy.

There are no drivers nor any scanner support information on this web site. However there is a list of links to scanner manufacturer's web sites, which is the obvious place to seek drivers.

Hardware questions:   faq1.html

• How do I fix my scanner?
• My scanner is not detected (USB & Firewire)
• I see lines in my images?
• I need a replacement lamp?
• Can I use a scanner over a network?
• Can I use ScanWizard or MagicScan with my brand XYZ scanner?

Scanning questions: faq2.html

• What scanning resolution should I use? 300 dpi?
• I get huge images when I scan a photo?
• Why are my image files so large?
• Sometimes I get odd patterns in the images I scan? (Moire, rough photo surface)
• How can I scan a document that is larger than the scanner bed?
• How do I create PowerPoint meeting slides?
• Images for Television and DVD Players?
• How do I add images to MS Word documents?

Related questions:   faq3.html

• How do I clean the scanner's glass bed?
• How do I send an image with email?
• How do I make a Windows wallpaper file?
• How do I capture images from the screen?

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