ECS Scanner Guide

Getting Started

To use the scanner, start the program Adobe Photoshop Elements in the Programs folder. Once it loads, click "File-> Import -> EPSON TWAIN 5." This begins the automatic scanning process. To take manual control, click cancel (Yes, that is counterintuitive.)

Manual Mode Suggestions

Make sure to set the resolution appropriately. 300 dpi is the general recommendation for photos. 96 dpi is sufficient for the web. To get a more detailed preview of the area you wish to scan, highlight the area in the preview window and then click the preview button on the right (the one with the magnifying glass).

Basic Retouching in Photoshop Elements

To make your scanned work look better, click "Enhance-> Quick Fix" in the title bar. More advanced options are available below "Quick Fix" and include the ability to adjust lighting, color, and brightness and contrast.

Rotating an Image

Click "Image-> Rotate" and choose the appropriate selection in the title bar.

Cropping a Scanned Image

Locate the pallete, which should be on the left side of the screen and has all the different brushes and ink drops on it. Click on the square in the top-left position. Now, with the mouse, highlight the part of the image you wish to save. Then click "Image-> Crop" in the title bar.

Saving a Scanned Image

By default, Photoshop Elements saves in Photoshop format, which isn't very useful for working in other programs like Microsoft Word. To fix this, choose "File-> Save" in the title bar. Then, in the "format box" below where you type the file name, choose TIFF. TIFF is a file format that preserves your full image quality while remaining compatible with most programs that use graphics. If you intend to use your image on the web, however, you should instead choose "File-> Save for Web." This will give you additional options to make your file smaller. One easy way to make your file much smaller is to enter "640" into the width box while leaving "Constrain Proportions" checked. Make sure to click "Apply." This will drastically reduce the file size of the image with minimal loss of quality.