Scanners For Dummies

Book excerpt: Fully updated to cover new hardware and technology Here's how to choose a scanner, set it up, and start capturing images Flatbed or sheet-fed? USB or FireWire? And what the heck is a dpi, anyway? This handy guide tells you all that and more - everything you need to know to get the most use, and fun, out of your scanner. Choose the right image editing software, share photos online, even get the scoop on tricks the experts use. All this on the bonus CD-ROM * Evaluation versions of Paint Shop Pro and Photo Album * Adobe Photoshop Elements and Acrobat Professional tryout versions * Mac GraphicConverter and VueScan trial versions * SnapCopier(TM) and Ulead PhotoImpact XL trial versions Discover how to: * Buy the right scanner for your needs * Choose your software * Fine-tune your scans * Select and install extra equipment * Edit images like a pro * Keep your scanner happy and healthy