Canon PIXMA MX392 Online Manual

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ResolutionThe data in the image you have scanned is a collection of dots carrying information about brightness andcolor. The density of these dots is called "resolution", and resolution will determine the amount of detailyour image contains. The unit of resolution is dots per inch (dpi). Dpi is the number of dots per inch (2.5cm).The higher the resolution (value), the more detail in your image; the lower the resolution (value), the lessdetail.How to Set the ResolutionYou can set the resolution in the following screens.• IJ Scan UtilityResolution on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab of the Settings dialog box• ScanGear (Scanner Driver)Output Resolution in Output Settings on the Advanced Mode tabAppropriate Resolution SettingsSet the resolution according to the use of the scanned image.Item Type Use Color Mode AppropriateResolutionColor photo Copying(Printing)Color 300 dpiCreating a postcard Color 300 dpiSaving to a computer Color 300 dpiUsing on a website orattaching to e-mailColor 150 dpiBlack and white photo Saving to a computer Grayscale 300 dpiUsing on a website orattaching to e-mailGrayscale 150 dpiText document(document or magazine)Copying Color, Grayscale, orBlack and White300 dpiAttaching to e-mail Color, Grayscale, orBlack and White150 dpiScanning text using OCR Color or Grayscale 300 dpiImportantIf you double the resolution, the data size of the scanned image quadruples. If the file is too large, theprocessing speed will slow down significantly, and you will experience inconvenience such as lack ofmemory. Set the minimum required resolution according to the use of the image.Note