Gray scale (also
This is the setting for black and white photographs and
drawings with various shades of gray in addition to black and
white. You can also use this setting for color photographs that
will be printed in black and white.
Color
This is the setting for color photographs or other originals in
color. (Your software may have several color settings. Use
24-bit RGB, three-pass, and/or page-sequence mode or
equivalent settings.)
Note:
Scans from photographs are better than scans from printed images,
such as newspaper or magazine pictures, because of halftoning
conflicts. Use photographs instead of the color images in the
Image Scanner
The best resolution setting depends on the image type or mode
(line art, gray scale, or color) and the printing method. Read
"Printing methods" and "File size" below; then use the table on
page 3-9 to find the resolution you should use.
Printing methods
The best resolution to use depends on what type of output or
printing method you will be using. The usual printing methods
for scanned images fall into the following categories.
3-6 Scanner Basics
called monochrome or continuous tone)
booklet for experimenting with your scanner.
Color