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New Scanner-printer question?

I have Kodak ESP 5210. I would like to scan an 'old partly darkish photograph' - lighten it and print it out.

The instructions with the equipment is basic and me being IT illiterate haven't the foggiest of how to even use the scanner. Any help in Small steps would be appreciated.

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  • 10 years ago
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    I am not familiar with the Kodak ESP 5210 printer/scanner, nor what tool apps are supplied with it.

    However, regardless of that fact, if you import the image through a photo processing package like photoshop, (there are many other photo packages available), you can set the resolution of the scan (300 dpi is optimal) and process the photo ready for printing (or whatever you intend to do with it)

    switch the printers/canner on, open your photo package program, lift the lid of the scanner and place your photo on the glass face down, set the scanner lid down.

    From within your photo package, select file menu, and you should see the word import, select import, this should bring up a secondary menu with the name of your printer (possibly including the word "Twain"), select your printer from the menu and you should then be presented with the scanning program for your printer.

    check the scanner settings, set the guide around the photo with little room around the photo (select preview option if it has it) when happy with the selection and settings, select scan tab, this will then scan the photo and load it into your photo package for processing and saving.

    Tip, save the original scan straight away by selecting file save as, give it a file name, then then any changes you make, save under a modified name (add a number or letter to the filename), then you will always have the original scan to fall back on if you mess up the photo.

    Dave d`

    Source(s): I.T. Facilitator/tutor
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