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They will come out better on your ink jet printer. Another thing you can do is prepare a promo card for yourself. HOW TO: 1. Scan the images into your computer 2. Design your card in whatever desktop publishing program you have. Even Microsoft Word will do. You should probably do "two-up" on an 8-1/2" x 11" sheet; meaning make two cards on one sheet, measuring to 8.5" x 5.5" each. 3. Put your name on the top of each card in a medium to large size font (Don't compete with your artwork. That is the most important feature of your card.) 4. On the bottom right hand side of each card, type in your website (if you have one) and your contact information. 5. Create 4-6 spots for the artwork, and use an 8 pt sans serif type like Ariel to describe each image in one sentence or less. 6. Resize images in PhotoShop to fit your layout----make sure if you reduce the size that you keep the resolution at 250-300 dpi. 7. In PhotoShop, modify layer by using LEVELS. Shorten the range between your black point and white point. For instance, when you see a histogram that shows you black to white values of your image, drag the black point to the right towards the center a bit (to taste) and drag the white point to the left towards the center a bit. Don't do it too much, you can try out a few variations. You'll notice that your image contrast will pop and look clean (it'll print clean too). 8. Save your file as a PhotoShop file with a unique name so that you don't write over the original pixels. Keep the layers in case you want to go in later and modify. 9. Save a copy as a jpeg. 10. Import your image to you layout. 11. Print page out on a card stock that will work with inkjet. HINT: Most glossy card stock won't work. Your image will smudge. You need something with "tooth". Ask Kinko's or Staples sales person to help you choose paper. 12. Cut page in half to create two cards (use a straight-edge razor blade or Xacto knife with a metal straight-edge ruler to get the best cut. If Kinko's is Xeroxing----don't worry ---just ask them to cut your prints into cards. VOILA! You may notice that by adjusting the black/white range, your image will come out crisper. Do the above and you'll look like a pro! Good luck.