Canon CanoScan D1250U2F User Manual page 63

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OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
OCR software converts text images into actual text characters readable by a
word-processing program or similar application. The Text Enhanced scan
setting sharpens the black and white contrast to assist in the accurate
recognition of characters in OCR software.
Pixel
An acronym for "picture element" A pixel is the smallest element used to
create a screen image. It can contain up to 42 bits of color information.
Preview Area
The area located to the left of the ScanGear CS-U main window where the
image is displayed before the scan occurs. When you click the Preview
button, the image on the scanner is scanned into the Preview Area, but not
acquired by the application.
Reduce Dust and Scratches
This function automatically produces a scanned photo image with the area
under small bits of dirt or scratches reduced.
Resolution
The degree of detail, translated into the number of pixels or dpi, that can
be displayed or reproduced by a device, such as a scanner, video monitor,
printer, or other image-displaying device, can display or reproduce. See also
dpi, Pixel, Scan Resolution.
Statement
A U.S. standard paper size measuring 5.5 x 8.5 in (139.7 x 215.9 mm).
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