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Creating an editable image with the HP Scanjet

  1. Launch Adobe Photoshop Elements from icon on the desktop.
  2. Click the Edit and Enhance Photos Icon.
  3. Go to File> Import> hp scanjet 8200 series TWAIN.
  4. An automatic preview scan will be done.
  5. Under the Basic menu, Sharpen should be set to none.
  6. Under the Advanced setting, Resolution should be set (see Standard Image Sizes chart).
  7. Under Output Type choose 'Millions of colors' for color documents or '256 Gray Shades' for B&W documents.
  8. Scan the image by clicking the 'Accept' button.
  9. Perform adjustments in Photoshop as desired (rotate, crop, etc.)
  10. Save the image in your preferred format (generally .jpg) to your AFS space, a thumb drive, etc.  If you save to the desktop be sure to email the image to yourself; if will be deleted when you log off the machine.
For help using Photoshop to manipulate your image, see Photoshop Elements 3 Visual Quickstart Guide (at Reference Desk)