The resolution is measured by number of dots per inch (dpi), which is equal to numbers of squares of color in an inch. A standard resolution for an image should be 300dpi and 400dpi for images containing text.

In scanning black and white images, resolution is not that important. You will only have to work on contrast. Contrast can be adjusted even after scanning.

For multicolored images, difference between duplicate and original is very visible. A scanned color image, when printed, has faded and jagged colors. Meaning, quality of image is poor. To, at least, reduce problem, adjust resolution of your scanner before you scan. Set your scanner to standard resolution. The higher resolution, better quality. But setting resolution can still lead to another problem. It needs a large memory size which means that saving and retrieving require more time.

Scanning helps you edit images but do not expect to have a printed copy better than that of original. Experiment and enhance your skill in manipulating images.

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Use Paint Bucket for your choices of color. Add noise to give texture to object and to hide imperfections, especially during printing process. Select EyeCandy 4000/Chrome or Bevel Boss filter on “Effects” to add border around object. Click Setting and select Chrome Border. Select effect of your choice. If you’re done with object, save it in Photo Paint’s native file format. Import image from CorelDRAW. Repeat these procedures until all components are arranged. If you want to edit image you don’t have to go back to Photo Paint, Corel 10 offers tools for image editing. If you want to put a shadow effect on image you can use Interactive Shadow. Click “Convert to Bitmap” to combine all objects.

Corel 10 is more reliable because of its combined features. It eliminates problems users encounter with other software and lets you create a better slide, web page and other graphics. It’s a CorelDRAW, Corel Photo-Paint and Corel R.A.V.E. rolled into one.