Epson 1200S, 1200U The image is faint or out of focus, Color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the document

Color is patchy or distorted at the edges of the document.

ProblemSolution

The document isn’t placed correctly on the document table.

If the original is very thick or warped at the edges, the edges of the image may be discolored. Cover the edges of the original with opaque paper to avoid interference from outside light.

If part of the original is outside the document table, the edge may be discolored. Change the position of the original.

The image is faint or out of focus.

Problem	Solution
The document isn’t	Make sure the document is placed flat on the document table.
positioned correctly on
the document table.
Some EPSON TWAIN	Check your Tone Correction setting and/or select a darker Exposure
settings may be set	setting. See Advanced Scanning for instructions on changing these
incorrectly.	settings.
Your monitor isn’t	Make sure you have calibrated your monitor to your scanner as
calibrated or isn’t	described in Using the EPSON Screen Calibration Utility. Also check
adjusted correctly.	your monitor’s brightness and contrast settings. Make sure the
	Destination (output device) setting is set to Screen/Web in EPSON
	TWAIN.

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