Scanning actual size hi res images

I am cross-posting this message since I'm not really sure where I should post it.
I recently switched from a PC to the macbook pro and am using an HP photosmart C7100 series scanner. I cannot figure out how to scan images at actual size using this scanner and the macbook. (I had no problem doing it on the PC with the same scanner.) I have it set to scan to iPhoto.
What I actually need to do is insert scanned images at actual size into word docs. When I try inserting these scans from iPhoto into Word-- they are much larger than the original. I have tried changing scale and resolution settings and at one point was able to get the image the right size-- but the resolution was terrible. I really need a hi resolution but actual size. (Just for a little more info, I know it is possible to size the image down in Word- but for what I am doing, I absolutely need the image to be the exact size it really is- and these are not standard size images, so resizing in Word has not been an easy task.)
I have tried everything I can think of with the scanner and iPhoto. I'm at a loss. Does anyone have any tips?
Thanks so much.
lana

lana:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. I don't think you're doing anything wrong. What resolution are you scanning at and what do you mean by actual size? Actual size is relative. A 4x6 photo scanned at 300 dpi will display much bigger on screen than a 4x7 photo scanned at 72 dpi. Both are 4x6 if you print them at their scanned resolution. If I were to scan a 4x6 photo at 72 dpi it will show "actual size" on the monitor since most monitors are at 72 - 90 dpi in resolution. However it will not print very well at 4x6 since there are only 72 pixels per inch in the photo. The more pixels in a photo the better it will print. I scan all of my prints at 300 dpi.
In Word you can resize the photo exactly by double clicking on the photo and entering the dimensions in the Size section of the Format Picture box that comes up. Otherwise you'll be sacrificing print quality.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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Scanning actual size, hi resolution images

I recently switched from a PC to the macbook pro and am using an HP photosmart C7100 series scanner. I cannot figure out how to scan images at actual size using this scanner and the macbook. (I had no problem doing it on the PC with the same scanner.) I have it set to scan to iPhoto.
What I actually need to do is insert scanned images at actual size into word docs. When I try inserting these scans from iPhoto into Word-- they are much larger than the original. I have tried changing scale and resolution settings and at one point was able to get the image the right size-- but the resolution was terrible. I really need a hi resolution but actual size. (Just for a little more info, I know it is possible to size the image down in Word- but for what I am doing, I absolutely need the image to be the exact size it really is- and these are not standard size images, so resizing in Word has not been an easy task.)
I have tried everything I can think of with the scanner- and am wondering at this point it if has something to do with the macbook pro screen resolution?? I'm at a loss. Does anyone have any tips?
Thanks so much.
lana

Welcome to the Forums!
One tip might be to try Applications > Image Capture instead of iPhoto. IC allows full control over resolution, etc. I've never scanned to iPhoto, so if that allows full control as well then this tip won't helps.
However, I think this is an issue with how MS Office on the Mac handles images.
On my MBP, when I take a pic from a 4 megapixel digital camera (2288x1712 pixels) and insert that into a Word document (Insert menu > Picture > From File), then copy it, switch to Photoshop and create a new document based on the clipboard size, what I get is not the original pixel dimensions, and the size changes depending on how I scale the pic in Word. On the other hand, when I move the same image to my PC laptop and do the exact same thing, in Photoshop I get a 2288x1712 blank file in Photoshop no matter what I do to the image in Word.
So, unfortunately you may be stuck, unless someone else can offer a better suggestion. Word is really not the app of choice for desktop publishing, image manipulation, etc., but it's unfortunate that the switch impacted you in this way.
One possibility, assuming you still have your licenses for Windows and MS Office - use BootCamp to run them on your MBP. Clearly not an elegant solution.
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