- Why this topic is hot: Worldwide scanner revenues reached nearly $2.9 billion in 2002, with North America and Europe accounting for 37% and 36% respectively. Shipments are expected to steadily increase through 2007.
- Who we are targeting: Anyone who is interested in scanner technology, shopping for a scanner, just purchased a scanner, as well as those consumers seeking to use their scanner to its full potential.
Contents
Introduction.
Part I: The Scam on Scanners.
Chapter 1: Let’s Get Digitized!
Chapter 2: The Joys of Buying a Scanner.
Part II: Surviving the Installation.
Chapter 3: “Will That Be Parallel, USB, or FireWire?”
Chapter 4: And Then There’s SCSI.
Chapter 5: Installing the Extra Stuff.
Part III: Bread-and-Butter Scanning.
Chapter 6: Just Plain, Basic Scanning.
Chapter 7: Examining Your Original: The Sequel.
Chapter 8: Attack of the Fine-Tuning Monster.
Chapter 9: Image Editing the Easy Way.
Part IV: The Lazy Expert’s Guide to Advanced Scanning.
Chapter 10: So You Want to Be an Internet Graphics Guru.
Chapter 11: Advanced Image Editing 101.
Chapter 12: Maintaining the Scanner Beast.
Chapter 13: Scanner Projects for Crafty People.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 14: Ten Tips and Tricks for Better Scanning and Editing.
Chapter 15: Ten Things to Avoid Like the Plague.
Chapter 16: Ten Signs of a Good Scan.
Chapter 17: Ten Favorite Effects.
Part VI: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Scanner Hardware and Software Manufacturers.
Appendix B: Glossary.
Appendix C: About the CD.
Index.
End-User License Agreement.
Mark L. Chambers (Columbia, Missouri) has been an author, computer consultant, BBS sysop, programmer, and hardware technician for more than 20 years. Mark has written over 15 computer books. His recent titles include PCs All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 2nd Edition, Mac OS X Panther All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, CD & DVD Recording For Dummies, 2nd Edition, Building a PC For Dummies, 4th Edition, and Scanners For Dummies. Mark is currently a full-time author and tech editor. Mark holds degrees in journalism and creative writing from Louisiana State University.