ED421 - Technology Integration
Western Oregon University
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Scanning in ITC001

Instructions for Scanning       

  1. Put you image face down on the scanner
  2. Connect to the server "mydocuments" or "public_html"
  3. On the computer screen double on Macintosh HD in upper left corner
  4. Double click on Applications
  5. Double click on Epson Scan
  6. In the next window, upper right corner by Mode, choose Professional Mode
  7. Click on Preview in the lower left of the screen
  8. Wait while the scanner automatically previews your image
  9. Using the mouse, drag a square around the portion of the image you wish to scan
  10. On the appropriate panel:(or use defaults)
    • Set the Resolution: 72dpi for online use, 200 dpi for printing
    • Set the Scale: if you plan to print it larger than the original, set the scalle to 200%, 300%, or whatever is appropriate (always scan to the final size, do not expect to drag your picture bigger after it is scanned)
    • Scan to Folder: set to mydocuments or your memory stick or desktop
    • Name: give your scanned image a name
    • Format: set to JPEG
  11. On the left-hand panel, click Scan (bottom right)
  12. Your scanned image will be saved in the location you selected (Pictures is default). Move your image into your "mydocuments" or "public_html" or onto your memory stick. You may now open it on any computer in Photoshop to make adjustments. You will find your image in "mydocuments" or "public_html" or on your memory stick.


Denvy Saxowsky - adjunct instructor
College of Education
Office: ED123
Phone: 503-838-8760
Email: saxowsd@wou.edu
Website entries: www.wou.edu/saxowsky or saxowsky.com


Last updated: October 1, 2007