How safe is it to scan?

[DaveRhodeIsland]

My understanding is that exposure to light is a big no-no for comics. So, is scanning safe? Doesn't scanning subject the comic to a strong lightsource? I'm new to this subject, and not the most technically savvy person, so please forgive me if this is something that's been asked before. BTW, I did look for questions about this, but didn't see any. Thanks.

[DKB]

Scanning is fine. The key to any sort of "exposure" is the "prolonged" part.

[Point Five]

Yep! Go for it, scan away. Welcome to the boards!

[DaveRhodeIsland]

Yep! Go for it, scan away. Welcome to the boards!

 

Thanks!

[-cryptkeeper-]

Welcome to the boards, show us what you have

[DaveRhodeIsland]

Welcome to the boards, show us what you have

 

I have more questions about scanning. I tried scanning Witchblade #1at 200dpi. I get a very noticable texture, which I think is the printing process is becoming noticeable.

 

What is a good resolution to scan at?

 

Can the offset printing pattern be reduced another way?

 

Any tips for making a good scan would be greatly appreciated.

 

Attached is a section of the scan at 200dpi.

 

Thanks!

[DaveRhodeIsland]

Trying this out.

 

[DaveRhodeIsland]

Let me try this one more time. I think I have it now, so thanks everyone!

 

[divad]

Lookin' good Bubba!

 

Uh, your scan I mean . . .

[Aces]

Scanning is fine. The key to any sort of "exposure" is the "prolonged" part.

 

What he said.

It's Sun-light (UV) that tans paper.