Scanning Tips

• When scanning images, it is important to do so with the end result in mind.
• For example, images created for the web will reproduce poorly when used in print since the resolution is too low. A computer screen is only capable of reading 72 dpi, whereas printing requires a much higher resolution.
• A problem also arises if you reverse the situation. When print-quality images are used on the web, the large files greatly increase your web page download time.
• Below are some guidelines for scanning and taking digital photos:
• Black & White Photos that will be reproduced in print should be scanned at 133 lpi or 300 dpi, and saved as a TIFF file.
• Color Photos for Print should be scanned at 225 lpi or 450 dpi, saved as an EPS file in CMYK format.
• Color Photos for Web/Screen should be scanned at 72 dpi. These images should be scanned in RGB format and saved as JPEG or GIF files. Gif files should be used if you desire any white space to become transparent when shown on the web.
• Line Art should be crisp & clear, scanned at 1200 dpi for print and saved in TIFF or BMP format.
• Also, Keep in Mind: Once artwork has become electronic, it CAN be reduced without loss of quality. The artwork CANNOT be enlarged without loss of quality. For BEST quality images for use in print, request original artwork rather than electronic.

Proofreading Tips

• Have two people proofread
• Eliminate distractions
• Ask a person who is not familiar with the text and content to proofread

Digital Lingo

Resolution: Refers to the number of “dots” produced that fill a one-inch square area. Resolution can be referred to as Dots Per inch (dpi) or Lines Per Inch (lpi).

Dots Per Inch (dpi): The number of dots that appear in a one-inch square area.

Lines Per Inch (lpi): The number of lines that appear in a one-inch square area.

Line Art: Any art that is ONLY black & white with no gray areas or color.

Grayscale/Halftones/Black & White Photos: All of these terms refer to a piece of art that has gradations of black or shades of gray.

CMYK: Four color printing process which uses cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks in varrying percentages to create a rainbow of colors.

RGB: A combination of red, green and blue light that mixes to form a rainbow. This image mode is only used for computer and TV screens.