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Scanning is a popular way to get images into the computer for use in computer crafts and desktop publishing. Find illustrations and explanations to help you understand scanners and how they work. Learn about the types of scanners, resolution, and choosing a scanner for graphics and design work.

Optical Resolution vs Interpolated Resolution in Scanners

When evaluating a scanner, two terms you may encounter are its optical resolution and its interpolated resolution.

Calibrate Your Scanner

Maybe you don't need a new scanner, maybe you just need to tweak the one you have. Here's the secret to great scans - how to calibrate your scanner.

What is TWAIN?

No, not Shania. Graphics Software Guide Sue Chastain explains what this scanning-related technology without an interesting name really is (and what it's name really isn't).
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