Scanning and Printing

This work aims to provide all DTP users with practical hints and numerical values for image editing and printing. Aimed at beginners, as well as professional users, it deals comprehensively with scanning, printing and picture-editing. It will also be valuable for MS-DOS and Macintosh users.

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This book describes the basic principles involved in DTP and provides practical guidance, hints and tips. A large part of the book is devoted to the subject of 'correct scanning and printing' for all users of DTP technology. In order to obtain optimum results when scanning and printing photographs, it is important to have a basic understanding of the technology.



The contents of this book cover not only the processing of pictures, photosetting and printing, but also the whole spectrum of ergonomics, typography, advertising and the purchase of DTP systems.

Scanning and Printing has been written for all DTP beginners as well as professional users. The practical `know how' provided in this book will help you become efficient in the use of DTP technology.

This book covers: * Scanners, hardware and software * Camera-ready copy and photosetting * Processing of greyscale pictures * Scanning of photographs, rasterised pictures and drawings * Printing methods * Pictures from Video cameras