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*Scan paper documents at a resolution of at least 300DPI.  
*Scan paper documents at a resolution of at least 300DPI.  
*Scan microfilm at 600DPI. The machine defaults at the Family History Library are 300DPI and should be changed to 600.  
*Scan microfilm at 600DPI. The machine defaults at the FamilySearch Library are 300DPI and should be changed to 600.  
*Using lower resolutions causes images to pixelate making reading, translation, and interpretation difficult.  
*Using lower resolutions causes images to pixelate making reading, translation, and interpretation difficult.  
*Attempt to get the best contrast and focus that the scanner is capable of.  
*Attempt to get the best contrast and focus that the scanner is capable of.