#1: Handling Dirty Scans
Three ways to handle less than optimal scans.

#2: Turn Off When Not in Use
Keep your scanner off when not in use to prevent burning out the lamp and wasting electricity.

#3: Scan with the Highest Practical Resolution
Use higher scanner resolutions to increase the resultant image quality.

#4: Allow for Ventilation
Prevent your scanner from overheating which can cause permanent damage.

#5: Use the Best Originals
Save time; don't rely on dust and scratch-removal software.

#6: When Not to Use the Automatic Sheet Feeder
Don't let your scanner's sheet feeder crumple important or one-of-a-kind documents.

#7: Use Recognizable Filenames
Give your scanned images filenames you can recognize well into the future.

#8: More Memory to Speed Up Scanning
More RAM may speed up the scanning process.

#9: Clean Them Often!
A clean scanner will help ensure the best output.

#10: Close Down Other Software Before Scanning
Shutting down other software while scanning large documents may speed up the scanning process.

#11: Save Documents Before Acquiring a Scan
To prevent losing information, always save documents before you acquire an image via the scanner.

#12: Allow for Extra Warm-up Time
A little extra scanner warm-up time may result in higher quality documents and photos.

#13: Why Not to Scan Photos to JPG
Scan photos to TIF or PNG formats instead of JPG to help prevent image quality degradation.

#14: Check Manufacturer Website for Updates
Download scanner software updates over the Internet.

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