Epson WF-2630 manual Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems

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Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button.

Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button.

OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button.

•Make sure you do not have multiple versions of Epson Scan installed. If you do, uninstall both versions and install one version.

•If you upgraded your operating system but did not reinstall Epson Scan, try reinstalling it.

Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR scanning software. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads).

Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems

Related tasks

Scanning with OS X Using Image Capture

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon

Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems

Check these sections if a scanned image on your computer screen has a quality problem.

Image Consists of a Few Dots Only

Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images

Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked

Image is Distorted or Blurry

Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges

Image is Too Dark

Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image

Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image

Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors

Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview

Scanned Image Edges are Cropped

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Contents WF-2630 Users Guide Page Contents Copying Loading PaperPlacing Originals on the Product Printing from a ComputerScanning Faxing 118 Adjusting Print Quality 177 Replacing Ink Cartridges 162Solving Problems 195 191Page Technical Specifications 236 245Page Page WF-2630 Users Guide Control Panel Buttons and Lights Using the Control PanelParent topic Product Basics Status Icons Redial/Pause button Stop/Reset buttonIcons Description Entering Characters on the LCD Screen Changing LCD Screen LanguageAdjusting the Screen Contrast Turning Off Control Panel SoundsProduct Parts Locations Product Parts Top and Front Page Product Parts Inside Product Parts Back Using Eco Mode and Other Power Saving SettingsChanging the Eco Settings USB port Line port EXT portChanging the Sleep Timer Settings Changing the Power Off Timer Settings Parent topic Product Basics Related tasks Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and MoreUsing Epson Email Print Related topicsUsing Epson Remote Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile AppUsing Epson Scan to Cloud Using AirPrint Parent topic Product Basics Related topicsUsing Google Cloud Print Select the Google Cloud Print Services option Click RegisterWi-Fi Networking Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode SetupSelecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel Parent topic Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Access point mode Wi-Fi Direct Mode SetupPeer-to-peer mode Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode Page Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Using WPS to Connect to a NetworkPrinting a Network Status Sheet Accessing the Web Config Utility Changing or Updating Network ConnectionsChanging a USB Connection to a Wi-Fi Connection Connecting to a New Wi-Fi RouterDisabling Wi-Fi Features Loading Paper Loading Paper for DocumentsSlide the edge guide to the left Parent topic Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading CapacityPaper type Loading capacity Available Epson Papers Parent topic Loading PaperPaper Type Size Part number Sheet count Borderless Paper Types Borderless Paper Type CompatibilityBorderless Paper Sizes Paper or Media Type Settings For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type settingSelecting the Paper Settings Control Panel Paper Source SettingsSelecting Universal Print Settings Universal Print Settings OptionsParent topic Selecting Universal Print Settings Placing Originals on the Product Placing Originals on the Scanner GlassPlacing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Page Parent topic Placing Originals on the Product Copying Copying Documents or PhotosParent topic Copying Related references Paper Size Settings CopyingCopying Options Parent topic CopyingPage Selecting Basic Print Settings Windows Printing with WindowsPage Print Quality Options Windows DraftHigh More SettingsStandard Multi-Page Printing Options WindowsSelecting Additional Layout and Print Options Windows Related tasks Color Controls Custom Color Correction Options WindowsFix Photo Additional Settings Options Rotate 180º No Color AdjustmentImage Options and Additional Settings Windows Image Options Emphasize TextHeader/Footer Settings Windows Mirror ImageSelecting a Printing Preset Windows Click the Main or More Options tabSelecting Extended Settings Windows Select Printer SettingsRendering Mode Extended Settings WindowsEnable Epson Status Monitor SeparatorPrinting Your Document or Photo Windows Checking Print Status Windows Selecting Default Print Settings Windows Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens Changing Automatic Update Options Selecting Basic Print Settings OS Printing with OSPage Page Fine Print Quality Options OSNormal Print Options OSSelecting Page Setup Settings OS GrayscaleSelecting Print Layout Options OS Managing Color OSColor Matching and Color Options OS Selecting Printing Preferences OS Permit temporary black printing Quiet ModePrinting Preferences OS High Speed PrintingEstablish bidirectional communication Printing Your Document or Photo OSChecking Print Status OS OS X 10.6/10.7 Cancelling Printing Using a Product ButtonOS X 10.8/10.9 Starting a Scan Starting a Scan Using the Product Control PanelParent topic Scanning Related topics Related tasks Changing Default Scan Button Settings Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan IconClick Make Job Settings Parent topic Starting a Scan Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You see an Epson Scan window like this Selecting the Scan Mode Selecting Epson Scan SettingsScan Modes Scanning in Office Mode Page Related concepts Available Document Source Settings Office ModeScanner Glass Selecting a Scan Area Office Mode Auto DetectPage Image Preview Guidelines Scan Resolution Guidelines Descreening Available Image Adjustments Office ModeUnsharp Mask Text EnhancementScanning in Professional Mode You see this window 101 Selecting a Scan Area Professional Mode Available Document Source Settings Professional ModeAvailable Image Types Professional Mode Bit Color103 104 Available Image Adjustments Professional Mode Backlight Correction Histogram AdjustmentColor Restoration Dust RemovalColor Balance Selecting a Scan Size Professional ModeSaturation Color Palette108 109 Thumbnail preview Scan Resolution GuidelinesImage Preview Guidelines Normal preview111 Selecting Scan File Settings 113 File Formats Bitmap *.bmp Available Scanned File Types and Optional SettingsOptional Settings Overwrite any files with the same name Jpeg *.jpgOpen image folder after scanning Scanning with OS X Using Image CaptureShow this dialog box before next scan Show Add Page dialog after scanning116 Available Scan Settings OS X Image Capture Image CorrectionConnecting a Telephone or Answering Machine FaxingDSL connection Isdn connection 121 Parent topic Faxing Related tasks Parent topic Faxing Setting Up Fax FeaturesSetting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Selecting Your Country or RegionSelecting the Date and Time Using the Fax Setup Wizard 126 127 Selecting the Line Type Setting the Number of Rings to Answer Selecting Advanced Fax Settings Basic Settings FaxMedium14,400bps Setting Options Description Fax Speed Fast33,600bpsReceive Settings Fax Slow9,600bpsSingle Setting Options Description Distinctive Ring AllSecurity Settings Fax DoubleFax Report Options Fax Settings ListPrinting Fax Reports Fax LogSetting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility Windows Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility OS Select Fax SettingsSetting Up Contacts and Contact Groups Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel Creating a Contact138 Editing or Deleting a Contact Creating a Contact Group 141 Editing or Deleting a Group 143 144 Select Speed Dial/Group Dial List Setting Up Contacts Using the Product Control Panel Setting Up Speed/Group Dial Lists Using the Fax Utility OS 148 Sending Faxes from the Product Control Panel Sending FaxesParent topic Sending Faxes Faxing from the Control Panel Fax Send Settings Photo Density Auto Setting Options Description Resolution StandardTransmission Report Print on Error Direct Send OffSetting Options Description Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected TelephoneSending a Fax at a Specified Time Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility Windows 155 Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility OS Parent topic Sending Faxes157 158 Receiving Faxes Fax ReceptionReceiving Faxes Manually Receiving Faxes AutomaticallyReceiving a Fax by Polling 161 Check Cartridge Status Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD ScreenChecking Cartridge Status with Windows 164 165 Checking Cartridge Status with OS Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge Part NumbersRemoving and Installing Ink Cartridges Ink color Part number Standard-capacity High-capacity169 170 171 172 Printing with Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Printing with Expended Color Cartridges WindowsPrinting with Expended Color Cartridges OS Select On as the Permit temporary black printing setting Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Print Head MaintenancePrint Head Nozzle Check 178 Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Select Nozzle CheckYou see a window like this Click Print 182 Print Head Cleaning Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control PanelCleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Select Head Cleaning185 186 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Print Head AlignmentAligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Select Print Head AlignmentVertical alignment Cleaning the Paper Path Horizontal alignmentCleaning and Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your Product192 Transporting Your Product Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Solving Problems Checking for Software UpdatesLCD screen message Condition/solution Product Status MessagesRunning a Product Check Resetting Control Panel Defaults Noise After Ink Installation Solving Setup ProblemsSoftware Installation Problems Solving Network Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access PointParent topic Solving Network Problems Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network Product Does Not Appear in OS X Printer Window Cannot Print Over a NetworkCannot Scan Over a Network Solving Copying Problems Product Makes Noise, But Nothing CopiesProduct Makes Noise When It Sits for a While Solving Paper ProblemsPaper Feeding Problems Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Document Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder Open the ADF cover Remove any jammed paper Paper Ejection Problems Solving Problems Printing from a Computer Nothing PrintsProduct Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar Printing is Slow Error After Cartridge ReplacementClick the Monitoring Preferences button Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Too Many Copies Print Inverted ImageBlank Pages Print Incorrect Margins on Printout Border Appears on Borderless PrintsIncorrect Characters Print Incorrect Image Size or Position Slanted PrintoutSolving Print Quality Problems White or Dark Lines in PrintoutBlurry or Smeared Printout Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Solving Scanning Problems Incorrect ColorsScanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson ScanSolving Scanned Image Quality Problems Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images Image Consists of a Few Dots OnlyStraight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges Auto Exposure Brightness Histogram AdjustmentImage is Distorted or Blurry Image is Too DarkRipple Patterns Appear in an Image Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned ImageScanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors Scanned Image Edges are Cropped Solving Faxing ProblemsScan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview Cannot Send or Receive FaxesParent topic Solving Faxing Problems When to Uninstall Your Product Software Uninstalling Product Software WindowsUninstalling Product Software OS Windows 8.x Select Epson Event Manager and click UninstallClick Uninstall Where to Get HelpInternet Support Speak to a Support Representative Purchase Supplies and Accessories Technical Specifications Windows System RequirementsScanning Specifications OS X System RequirementsFax Specifications Weight Paper SpecificationsPrintable Area Specifications RedialSingle sheets normal printing Single sheets borderless printingEnvelopes Ink Cartridge SpecificationsCartridge life Dimension Specifications Electrical SpecificationsInterface Specifications Environmental SpecificationsNetwork Interface Specifications Security Protocol Safety and Approvals SpecificationsCoordination modes United StatesGeneral Product Safety Instructions Important Safety InstructionsParent topic Notices 246 Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions Telephone Equipment Safety Instructions Wireless Connection Safety InstructionsLCD Screen Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users250 For Canadian Users Software NoticeParent topic Notices Related tasks GNU GPL 253 Trademarks Copyright NoticeLibTIFF Software Acknowledgment Parent topic 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