Part of the image is distorted or blurred.

Part of the original may be wrinkled, warped, or not in contact with the document table. Be sure the document is flat.

cCaution:

Do not place heavy objects on the document table.

The edges of the document are not scanned.

The document table has non-readable areas around the edges. Adjust your document’s position so that the image fits inside the readable area.

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

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 not be in contact with the document table and may be discolored. Change the position of the original.

The image is faint or out of focus.

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

Check your Tone Correction setting.

Make the Exposure setting darker.

Make sure you have calibrated your monitor and printer to your scanner, and that you are using the resulting calibration profile. See Chapter 2 for more information.

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