Scanners for Dummies

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 Proreg; and Photo Album Adobereg; Photoshopreg; Elements and Acrobatreg; Professional tryout versions Macreg; GraphicConverter and VueScan trial versions SnapCopiertrade; and Ulead PhotoImpactreg; 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'Scanners for Dummies' provides several categories of information for both PC and Mac users. The book covers the trade-offs between various kinds of desktop scanners when making a purchase decision.According to a new eBrain Market Research survey, 18% of households that own a desktop computer plan to purchase a scanner in the coming year Covers scanner fundamentals, including basic scanning tasks, image editing, maintaining a scanner, advanced scanning techniques, scanner projects, tips and tricks for better scanning and editing, and much more Provides expert advice on selecting, purchasing, installing, setting up, and using a scanner properly and efficiently Includes a CD-ROM packed with trial versions of several image editing software programs, image display software, scanning software, handy utility software, and more Covers both PC and Mac platforms and is significantly updated from the previous edition, with new content covering the latest scanner models and image editing softwareFully updated to cover new hardware and technology PHere’ s how to choose a scanner, set it up, and start capturing images PFlatbed 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. PAll this on the bonus CD-ROM UL LIEvaluation versions of Paint Shop Pro® and Photo Album/LI LIAdobe® Photoshop® Elements and Acrobat® Professional tryout versions/LI LIMac® GraphicConverter and VueScan trial versions/LI LISnapCopier™ and Ulead PhotoImpact® XL trial versions/LI/UL PDiscover how to: UL LIBuy the right scanner for your needs/LI LIChoose your software/LI LIFine-tune your scans/LI LISelect and install extra equipment/LI LIEdit images like a pro/LI LIKeep your scanner happy and healthy/LI/ULFully 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 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