Lexmark 5300 - Manual (Page 83)

Enhancing photo print quality using the software
1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder.
2 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon.
3 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, choose Photo.
4 From the “How will the scanned image be used?” pop-up menu, choose To be printed or To be viewed on
monitor/web page. Photo scanning is optimized based on this selection.
5 Click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.
6 From the Scan dialog, click to open the Scan Settings drawer.
7 From the Settings tab, make sure you select one of the preset scan settings appropriate for your photo.
You can also customize scan settings by adjusting color depth, resolution, and choosing a descreening option.
8 Select the Adjustments tab and fine-tune the scan settings.
Related topics:
• “Using the All-In-One Center” on page 103
• “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 37
Enlarging or reducing an image
1 Load paper.
Note: If you are copying photos, use photo or heavyweight matte paper, with the glossy or printable side facing
you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)
2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.
3 From the control panel, press Copy Mode.
4 Press .
5 Press or repeatedly until Resize appears.
6 Press .
7 Press or repeatedly until the setting you want appears.
Note: To select Custom Resize, press and use the keypad to enter a custom size.
8 Press Start Color or Start Black.
Related topics:
• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 22
• “Using the control panel” on page 88
Sharpening an image
1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder.
2 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon.
3 Click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.
Working with photos
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