How do I set my scanner to a higher resolution?

Question

I have scanned some old photos and sent them on to relatives. Some are now asking if I can scan them again at a higher resolution. Only thing is, I do not see how the this can be varied. I have a Lexmark 5200 series all-in-one centre ((X5250) and I don't see any buttons for changing the resolution of scans. In fact I can't even find the resolution specifications of the scanner. I think I should stop with the details now as I'm beginning to sound like a prat.

When I refer to 'buttons' I am referring to the options presentyed by the Lexmark software. I honestly cannot see where the supplied software provides an opportunity to tweak the scanning resolutions.

Answer 1

You weren't sounding like a prat, I assure you.

I think you may need to scan using the software rather than using the "scan" button on the machine. If you find that, dig around in the settings. 600*600 dpi is quite hi-res, if you can find that.

Best of luck.

Additional:
Check here:
http://www.lexmark.com/lexmark/sequentialem/home/0,6959,204816596_659668514_676597474_en,00.html#max

Answer 2

DO NOT use the scanner buttons, use the supplied software, or other photo editing software.

use the AQUIRE IUNAGE from TWAIN SCANNER option.
In the scanner driver settings, set to a MAX of 600DPI, because photos even today are only printed at abpout 300DPI, but the technology looks better at this than a 1200DPI inkjet