Cause

Action

Multiple devices connected to the

Disconnect all other devices but the machine from the port.

USB port.

 

 

 

„Scan quality is poor (Poor image displayed on the monitor)

Cause

 

 

 

Action

The resolution is low.

If the image looks grainy, increase the scan resolution.

 

For details, refer to the Scan Guide.

 

 

Specification of the application

Some application software does not display the image clearly if the image

software.

is too small. Set the view mode to 100%.

 

 

Moiré appears.

Set [Descreen] to [ON] in the [Image Settings] section of the Advanced

 

Mode of ScanGear MP.

 

 

Note

 

Moiré may appear when you scan digital photo prints.

 

 

 

 

 

Inappropriate display settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set your display settings on your computer to Medium (16 bit) or higher.

 

In the [Start] menu click [Control Panel], then [Appearance and Themes]

 

and then [Display], and on the [Settings] sheet, set [Color quality] to

 

[Medium (16 bit)] or [Highest (32 bit)] or a higher setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the System Preferences dialog, click the [Displays] icon and select the

 

[Display] tab. Set the [Colors] list box to [Thousands] or a higher setting.

 

 

Dirty Platen Glass or inner side of

See “Cleaning Your Machine” on page 154 to clean them.

the Document Cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The status of the original is poor.

Scan with certain functions such as [Reduce Dust and Scratches], [Fading

 

Correction] or [Grain Correction] in the [Image Settings] section of the

 

Advanced Mode of ScanGear MP.

 

 

Note

 

If a print out of an image does not appear satisfactory or the same as what

 

you see on the monitor, you may need to change the machine’s settings,

 

or the machine itself may have engaged in problems.

 

 

 

 

 

„Parts of image missing or surrounded by extra white areas

Cause

Action

Scan area was specified larger than

Specify the scan area appropriately.

the original.

If you click the Auto crop button of the ScanGear MP, the scan area is

 

 

adjusted automatically to match the size of the original. When scanning an

 

original surrounded by white borders such as a photo print, of if you

 

otherwise want to specify a custom scan area, specify the scan area

 

manually. Refer to the Scan Guide for details on manual scan area

 

specification.

 

 

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