DPI to scan images for later printing (same size as original)

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Nov 1, 2005
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I have been doing some reading and if I am going to reprint a scanned image at the same size then I only need to scan at 300DPI is that true?

I am talking about 4×6 and 5×7 pics…

Thanks.
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Jim
Nov 1, 2005
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I have been doing some reading and if I am going to reprint a scanned image at the same size then I only need to scan at 300DPI is that true?
I am talking about 4×6 and 5×7 pics…

Thanks.
Yes, you only need 300 dpi (if that much).
Jim

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