[BuddingAD]

OK, so at my last job, we had a program within the scanning software that if we entered the line screen (found via one of those plastic screen-finders), we could de-screen as we scanned to prevent moire.

I was spoiled by that and now I don't know how to scan a printed image and get rid of the line screen so I can re-print it.

Any ideas?

[art_director]

How are you using it, for comps or for stealing art?

[BuddingAD]

Legit of course.

For comps for student projects and sometimes, I have clients that want to use product shots that were previously printed and they no longer have the digital files for.

[art_director]

SilverFast is a good option. It comes with the high end Epson scanners.

[BuddingAD]

That looks great. Too bad I only have a basic Canon scanner here at home. I'll check out to see if this is loaded on some of the campus machines.

[art_director]

You might find a copy being sold on eBay. Alternatively, try a used computer store. Maybe they have a copy sitting around.

[Westbo]

SilverFast is a good option and can be pruchased as a stand-alone app. Click on A-D's link to Lasersoft's site. Navigate to the demo page to determine if SF is compatible with your scanner. It is pricey, but perhaps they offer a student rate.

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[BuddingAD]

My cheesy scanner isn't supported. I suppose I could just unsharp mask til it goes away. Produces crap for the most part tho.

[andi*pandi]

before you unsharp mask, experiment with noise>despeckle/reduce noise.

[BuddingAD]

I'll play around. It was just so easy before- oh well.