note:

For other image quality problems when you’re copying, see “Solving Print Quality Problems” beginning on page 145.

Something is missing or incorrect in the scanned image.

■If your page is blank, make sure you place the original document face down on the document table. If you’re using the automatic document feeder, make sure you load the document face up in the feeder.

■If text is missing or incorrect in your scanned image, try using the TWAIN software to adjust the Threshold setting. See your electronic EPSON Stylus Scan 2500 Reference Guide for more information.

■If your original document contains both text and graphics, text may not be recognized correctly by the OCR software.

■If you’re using the TWAIN software, make sure you select the Quality & De-screening setting.

Vertical lines are missing from the final image.

Make sure your original is not wrinkled and the glass on the document table is clean. See “Cleaning the EPSON Stylus Scan” on page 129 for cleaning instructions.

You see vertical banding or misalignment on your copy.

See the solutions on page 146.

You see horizontal banding on your copy.

See the solutions on page 145.

The scanned image is faint or out of focus.

■Make sure the original document is placed flat on the document table.

■Check if your original document is damaged, dirty, or wrinkled; these imperfections will mar your scan or copy.

■Adjust the Gamma and Exposure settings in your EPSON TWAIN software.

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