Ebook: Scanner Handbook

No matter what brand or model scanner you're using, you'll find absolutely everything you need to know in this official guide from HP, now updated to cover the latest equipment and technologies.

* find the right scanner at the right price
* get set up in a snap
* produce high-quality scans
* work with image-editing software
* troubleshoot and fix scanner problems
* perk up presentations and other work projects
* create cards, decals, and party favors

Packed with practical tips, a glossary, and more than 40 fun projects, this authoritative guide is just what you need to make the most of your scanner.

Includes a unique “Resource Kit” appendix, which shows you where to find arts and crafts supplies for scanner projects and directs you to additional ‘resources to help spark your creativity

Two-time Computer Press Association winner David D. Busch has been demystifying arcane computer and imaging technology for PC and Macintosh owners since the early 1980s. As a writer, photographer, and contributing editor for more than a dozen leading computer magazines, he has more than 65 books and 2,500 articles to his credit, including Digital Photography for Dummies Quick Reference (IDG Books Worldwide). The Scanner Handbook, 2nd Edition is his seventh book devoted to desktop scanners.

Susan Krzywicki’s background includes fine arts and computers. She worked for IBM, and ComputerLand as an Apple Business Development Manager, and studied art at Mills College (B.A. Studio Art) and the Rhode Island School of Design. She is currently working for Computer Associates and has taught classes in using scanners and color printers for crafts projects, including printing on fabrics.

Laurel Burden has been in graphic design longer than she likes to contemplate, working with the National Football League Properties for many years, and as an independent designer. Currently, Laurel is with TBWA/Chiat/Day Advertising in Computer Graphics. Laurel has a degree in fine arts from Mills College and has studied art and design at the University of California, Los Angeles and Art Center School of Design.