Resolution and color guidelines
The following table describes the recommended resolution and color settings for different types of
scan jobs.
Intended use
Recommended resolution
Recommended color settings
Fax
150 ppi
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Black and White
150 ppi
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Black and White, if the image
does not require smooth gradation
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Grayscale, if the image requires
smooth gradation
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Color, if the image is in color
Edit text
300 ppi
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Black and White
Print (graphics or text)
600 ppi for complex graphics, or if you
want to significantly enlarge the
document
300 ppi for normal graphics and text
150 ppi for photos
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Black and White for text and line art
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Grayscale for shaded or colored
graphics and photos
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Color, if the image is in color
Display on screen
75 ppi
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Black and White for text
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Grayscale for graphics and photos
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Color, if the image is in color