Scanning resolution for 7" x 5" to 12" x 8"

[atr1981]

I have some 7" x 5" images that I want to scan in with my Epson Perfection 4490 Photo.

I want to be able to print the images at 12" x 8".

Can anyone let me know what DPI they need to be scanned in at ?

Also, does anyone have any experience with the Epson Scan software to get the best results ? Or maybe you can sugest a 3rd party piece of software ?

Thank you.

[senu]

Epson software is fine.. Pretty easy to use and comprehensive ( IMHO) , Ive got 2 of thier scanners in use

I had an HP in the past which was OK but didnt like Win XP much and used a 3rd party software with it not because it was lacking but because the third party software was easier to figure out than its own

But I haven't felt the need to do that with Epson (Maybe Im a bit older now..)

For scanning, I would scan the smaller image and specify enlarging it by 150-200% at 150 dpi
or 100% at 300-350 dpi

You can resize within Photoshop as well after scanning..
It depends too on whether you want use your deskjet or a photoprinting servive
Scanning at too high a DPI may just increase file size without adding any detail.( a bit similar to software extrapolation)

Some printers software though will output good quality by extrapolating even if presented with modest files sizes

Have a read
Some advice ref scanning photos required

Digital Photo Processing

[atr1981]

Excellent, thank you for your advice.