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Scan Calculator

calculate your best scanning resolution
by Jacci Howard Bear

For a more detailed explanation on how to use this scanning calculator, refer to Scanning Resolution.

 

Size of the original image:
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:

Size of the printed image:
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:

LPI at which your image will be printed:

Resolution Multipler
(2 is standard, for most uses no need to change this number):

<--Choose One-->

The image will be enlarged/reduced by: percent

Your scanning resolution should be at least:
samples per inch



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