After scanning one photo slide and storing it on my computer, I can't delete this first scan to scan another

Yes, the Brother MFC-2690DW can scan photo slides. It is capable of scanning a range of documents and media, including photos and slides, in both black and white and color. The Brother MFC-2690DW also comes with a range of software which can be used to automatically adjust the quality of the images and scan them into digital formats such as JPEG or TIFF. Additionally, you can use the Brother MFC-2690DW to scan and digitize slides directly into a computer or other digital device, allowing you to easily store and share your images.

how much quality do you want and if photo is small to start with and you are scanning it you will need 600 dpi or more where as a larger photo can use less 300 DPi as it is not being enlarged onto the screen / slide show
depends on what you intend storing the pictures on . BMP will take up a lot more memory than jpeg files. The dimension more refers to dots per square inch when scanning a photo .

Use an appropriate scanner.

If you haven't done anything with the card since then, you may be able to recover at least some of the pictures. Do a Google search for "data recovery software" and select a program for your computer and operating system. Put the card back into the card reader, cross your fingers, and run the program.

Next time, don't scan and fix. Personally, I always slide the lock on the card to the write-protect position before putting it into my card reader. Not only does it prevent the "scan" dialog from popping up, it keeps the computer from putting the recycle bin and other garbage onto the card.

Hi, you may try to recover your photos from you camera.
1. connect your camera's memory card to computer using card slot on computer or a card reader.
2. downloand an useful photo recovery tool, here I recommend you to use asoftech photo recovery program http://www.asoftech.com/apr/
3. launch it, select the SD card in left list and click "Start" to start the automatic scanning process.
4. and then choose the photos you want to recover from the list of all recoverable photos and click "Recover".

A multi-purpose printer scanner cannot scan negatives or slides.
You need a slide scanner or a flatbed scanner that is capable of scanning negatives and slides. Not all flatbed scanners are capable of scanning slides and negatives.

Hi Arlene,

Have a look here:

http://files.support.epson.com/pdf/per248/per248bb.pdf

This is the quick reference card that would have been supplied with the scanner, scroll through the information to page 5 which tells you how to scan film or slides.

If you want the full manual and information then have a look here:

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Doc&oid=41624&prodoid=46253280

I hope that helps.

Mike

Buy another scanner, just not CANON.

Where are you scanning from? Do you get an error? If scanning from Toolbox, check the box that says to use ScanGear or use the Scanner driver. Then make sure it is not set for Film as the select source.