Resolution and color guidelines

Resolution and color guidelines


The following table describes the recommended resolution and color settings for different types of scan jobs.


Intended use
Recommended resolution
Recommended color settings
Fax
150 ppi

Black and White
E-mail
150 ppi

Black and White, if the image does not require smooth gradation

Grayscale, if the image requires smooth gradation

Color, if the image is in color
Edit text
300 ppi

Black and White
Print (graphics or text)
600 ppi for complex graphics, or if you want to significantly enlarge the document
300 ppi for normal graphics and text
150 ppi for photos

Black and White for text and line art

Grayscale for shaded or colored graphics and photos

Color, if the image is in color
Display on screen
75 ppi

Black and White for text

Grayscale for graphics and photos

Color, if the image is in color
HP Laserjet M2727 Resolution and color guidelines