If scanner optical res. is 600 x 1200 dpi, what is max selectable resolution? 600dpi?

[nauru]

If scanner optical resolution is 600 x 1200 dpi, what is the highest resolution I can scan at? 600dpi?

The software I'm using offers options like 150 dpi, 300 dpi, 600 dpi, 1200 dpi and 2400 dpi. It doesn't offer the format A x B.

I just need to know what is the highest resolution I can select from drop down menu when scanning an image with my " 600 x 1200 dpi " scanner.

Would be great if someone can help with this. Many thanks.

 

[gsaldivar]

600 x 1200 is the same as 600 x 600, it just scans at half speed to get an extra set of pixels along one axis.

It sounds like 600 x 600 (or "600 dpi") would be the max. optical resolution for your scanner.

 

[nauru]

Ok thanks.

 

[alkemyst]

In reality you can do beyond the optical resolution just like digital zoom.

600 dpi is plenty though for most needs.