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lil2rich4u2 · 09-14-2004, 07:08 PM

paid all kinds of money for this HP peice of shit, dont ask me why because i had big problems with my last HP as well.

could it be that i am trying to scan at 2200 PPI ?

i need to print the pics at 5x7 size, do i need this much PPI?

i hit the scan button and i see it is all working, but it could take 20 minutes to complete a single pic once i accept the preview.

please help

KRL · 09-14-2004, 07:12 PM

300 dpi is the setting you should use max unless its for scanning 35mm slides, then go to that high resolution.

lil2rich4u2 · 09-14-2004, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KRL
300 dpi is the setting you should use max unless its for scanning 35mm slides, then go to that high resolution.

thank you very much, i bet this is the problem lol

dunno what the hell i was thinking, just went with what the machine said it was capable of.

PS, im assuming PPI and DPI is the same thing?

thanks again KRL!

lil2rich4u2 · 09-14-2004, 07:22 PM

oh yea, it flew right through the scans!

thanks so much, but sure this is enough for a 5x7 or possibly a 8x10?

thanks so much!

SureFire · 09-14-2004, 07:26 PM

What are you scanning (photo, negative, slide) and what is the output (professional lab services, Kodak prints or inkjet)?

For a 5x7 print, I usually scan at 300 or 600 dpi and get good results for print and photos.

KRL · 09-14-2004, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lil2rich4u2
oh yea, it flew right through the scans!

thanks so much, but sure this is enough for a 5x7 or possibly a 8x10?

thanks so much!

Should be ok, unless you are scanning something really small.

lil2rich4u2 · 09-14-2004, 07:32 PM

old photo's

will be having them printed on photo paper

KRL · 09-14-2004, 07:47 PM

http://www.scantips.com/

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lil2rich4u2 ICQ: 175171926 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York, NY Posts: 11,046	oh yea, it flew right through the scans! thanks so much, but sure this is enough for a 5x7 or possibly a 8x10? thanks so much! __________________ HEY!! Unbeatable hosting! Customer service is top notch! --> ISPrime <-- Do a search on any board, their reputation is rock solid .. for years!!

09-14-2004, 07:32 PM	#7
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09-14-2004, 07:26 PM	#5
SureFire Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: internet Posts: 4,398	What are you scanning (photo, negative, slide) and what is the output (professional lab services, Kodak prints or inkjet)? For a 5x7 print, I usually scan at 300 or 600 dpi and get good results for print and photos.