[thelist] Image Robot or other image batch processing tool

[Kevin]

> Message: 14
> From: Bret Daniel <BDaniel at Chemnavigator.com>
> To: "'thelist at lists.evolt.org'" <thelist at lists.evolt.org>
> Subject: RE: [thelist] Image Robot or other image batch processing tool
> Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 12:47:43 -0700
>
> Scanners?
> Also in terms of scanners I am scanning images for a brochure at 600dpi
> and outputting them to tiff and jpg files for the printer. I am pretty
sure
> this
> is more than sufficient to get the job done, But has anyone been down this
> road? Also in terms of scanning speed...
>
> It takes an average of 2-4 minutes depending on the image size. I may have
> exagerated a little but it does take quite a bit of time. I use the HP
5200c
> scanner. It does good work but I don't have anything to compare against.
>
> Can anyone advise on speed, accuracy, and easy of use in this area? I am
> currently using someone else's scanner and will need to but one in the
> relatively
> near future.
> Almost forgot! This is for web development work.
>
> Thank You
> Kevin
> </snip>
>
> If you are scanning images for the web only (not print work), 600dpi is
too
> much. That's why it takes so long. Most monitors are usually 72 or 96
pixels
> and 100dpi will actually suffice. For a nice crispy photo tho' go to 150
or
> 200. Scanners are inexpensive if you don't need an industrial model, under
> $100. Simple to use. Follow instructions.
> For print/ink work, *ask* your printer, they are the ones that have to
work
> with the file. For printing out on your laser or bubble jet, it depends a
> lot on the paper you use. Try a couple tests at the store and see how you
> like em.
>
>

I appreciate the insight

Thank You
Kevin