Scanning a full size negative

Hello:
I recently found 2 old B&W negatives from my fathers belongings which are actually 8x10 size. I just scanned them using my Epson NX420, hoping there was some quick edit choice which allowed me to just invert from negative to positive, but I can't seem to find one (I assume there isn't one)?
Any suggestions? I can't see going out and spending alot for new hardware/software for 2 photos, but it would be great to see the actual photos!
Thank you
David

LibraryTech15,
Welcome to the HP Forum.
The short answer is, "Yes, one can scan documents of different sizes. Scan sizes can be adjusted."
The longer answer depends a great deal on which printer model you have and a number of other factors.
If you have found that your printer does not support the function you require due to limitations in software, printer features, or even hardware function, then you can consider copying the original in two pieces and then combining it on the computer into one document.
There are a number of software packages that support combining documents, including free software that can combine multiple PDF files. You could also create two image files and then combine those files using Paint (included with most versions of Windows). These are admittedly some odd workarounds, based on very little information and offered as "this works when I have nothing else".
Without having any idea whatsoever what you are doing, what model of printer you have, the operating system you are using, or the lengths to which you are willing to go to get what you want, it is difficult to answer the question.
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