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Darken a scanned document

nrbaldwin
Registered: Nov 15 2007
Posts: 2

When I create a PDF from scanner the document it is very light. Is there a way to darken it?

My Product Information:
Acrobat Standard 8, Windows
tcarson
Team
Registered: Dec 19 2005
Posts: 28
You need to darken the scan with the scanner controls. Under Create PDF from Scan in Acrobat 8 make sure you show scanners native interface under Scanner options button. Darken the scan and adjust contrast with the scanner native tools before you scan.

Tom is a Professional Engineer and an ACE on 5 versions of Acrobat. He works extensively in AEC, government and education.