Setting The Resolution - Minolta DIMAGE SCAN DUAL Manual

SETTING THE RESOLUTION

Image resolution is the number of pixels per inch (ppi or dpi) that represent your scanned
image. Image size and resolution determine the size of your image file. Lower input resolutions
result in shorter scan times. Higher input resolutions make larger output sizes and higher
output resolutions possible.
The rule to follow when scanning is, "bigger is better". We recommend you set the output
resolution to the highest value your output device (printer, monitor, etc.) can handle. The input
resolution will vary with the size of the scan area, magnification, and output size.
1. Select the desired output resolution from
the output resolution drop-down list.
• Values can also be entered directly to the output resolution
list box.
• This menu is dimmed and cannot be accessed when the units
menu is set to pixels.
2. The dimensions of the cropping
frame are displayed in the input
size text boxes.
• Values can also be entered directly to the input
size list boxes.
• The values will change if a different unit of
measure is selected.
3. Enter the desired output size (maximum 3 digits).
• The output size is limited by the maximum resolution of the scanner.
• The values will change if a different unit of measure is selected.
• The output size windows are dimmed when the units menu is set to pixels.
4. The input resolution list box displays the lowest
input (scan) resolution necessary to achieve the
desired output size and resolution.
• Input scan resolutions can also be selected from the drop-down list or
entered directly into the input resolution list boxes.
40