I'd scan them as a multi page PDF then use the Adjust features in Preview.
For anything that really isn't clear you can use the Annotate feature to set 
out the correct words. 

Regards,

Tony
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> On 25 Apr 2015, at 11:13, Virginia Routh <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> I am trying to scan my grandfathers First World War diaries so that other 
> members of the family can read them. They are written in ink in quite clear 
> handwriting but on some pages the ink is fainter than on others.  I am using 
> my MBP and a Canon Pixma MG 3500 scanner/printer.  Any tips about how to 
> achieve a clear legible result?  Should I alter the resolution or anything 
> else?
> 
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