How to Scan an Image Into digiKam

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: After opening digiKam

   This is what you will see.
   
   It shouldn't be grayed out.
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   Step 2: click on Import >> Import from scanner...

   Here, Flatbed has been chosen. , Your options are color, black and white, and line art. , If your image will only be seen on the Internet, there is no reason to go above 72 DPI.
   
   If you will be wanting to work with it and manipulate it, you might want to choose a higher DPI.
   
   Just remember:
   Lower DPI
   - smaller image
   - faster loading pages Higher DPI
   - larger image
   - slows the browsers down
   - more post processing options , This will give you an idea of what it will look like.
   
   Once you see it, try sliding the contrast slider bar to see if you can improve or sharpen your image. , Depending on the equipment (scanner and computer), it could be a fairly speedy process, or take a while. , Once it is complete, be sure to save it.
   
   Unless you tell it otherwise, it will probably be in your Documents folder.
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   Step 3: If you have multiple printers and scanners

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   Step 4: find the one that you want to import the image from.

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   Step 5: Choose how you want the image to be when completed.

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   Step 6: Select the desired DPI.

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   Step 7: If you aren't sure of what you are doing

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   Step 8: preview your scan.

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   Step 9: Start scanning.

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    Step 10: Save it.

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