Saving a scanned image, Adjusting color settings when scanning – Lexmark 5300 User Manual

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Saving a scanned image

1

Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on.

2

Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3

From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder.

4

Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon.

5

From the “Send scanned images to” pop-up menu, choose the application where you want to save the scanned
image.

6

Adjust the settings as needed.

7

Click Scan.

The scanned image opens in the specified application.

8

From the software application, click File Œ Save As.

9

Enter the file name, format, and location where you want the scanned image to be saved.

10

Click Save.

Related topics:

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“Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 22

Adjusting color settings when scanning

You can manually adjust the color settings for optimum color output.

1

From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder.

2

Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon.

3

From the All-In-One Center, click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.

4

From the Scan dialog, click

to open the Scan Settings drawer.

5

From the Settings tab:

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Select a preset scan setting corresponding to your document.

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If you are not satisfied with a preset setting, customize the scan settings by adjusting color depth and
resolution, and choosing a descreening option if you need to remove wavy patterns from images scanned
from magazines or newspapers.

•

Reduce background noise, if necessary. Select Reduce Background Noise, and move the slider to adjust the
level of noise reduction.

6

From the Adjustments tab:

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Adjust the brightness, contrast, and gamma (color correction curve). Move the sliders to adjust the levels.

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Sharpen the image. Move the slider to adjust sharpness of your image.

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Invert colors. Select Invert Colors to reverse the colors of your image. The effect is similar to that of a film
negative.

Working with photos

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