Add "Style / Cover Art" guidelines (STYLE-856)?

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Related to any discussion of standardizing artwork format, size, etc:

Advice on scanning cover art

I needed a new printer and this time I ordered an all-in-one, so I’m about to take the plunge on scanning cover art. I’m just hoping to get a head start on the learning curve. I’ve read this page, but I understand that some people prefer to scan at 600dpi? When it comes to two-page spreads, is there a preference between keeping the pages together or splitting into separate images? Is there a “best” image format/setting? I imagine the printer will come with some scanning softwa…