Cause: If you used the Text image type to scan text that you planned to edit, the scanner might not have recognized color text. The Text image type scans at 300 x 300 dpi, in black and white.

If you scanned an original that has graphics or artwork surrounding the text, the scanner might not have recognized the text.

Text format is incorrect

Solution: Some applications cannot handle framed text formatting. Framed text is one of the scan document settings in the software. It maintains complex layouts, such as multiple columns from a newsletter, by putting the text in different frames (boxes) in the destination application. In the software, select the correct format so that the scanned text layout and formatting are retained.

Cause: The scan document settings were incorrect.

Text is incorrect or missing

Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.

Solution 1: Adjust the brightness in the software

Solution 2: Clean the glass and lid

Solution 3: Select the correct OCR language

Solution 1: Adjust the brightness in the software

Solution: Adjust the brightness in the software, and then rescan the original.

Cause: The brightness was not set correctly.

If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Solution 2: Clean the glass and lid

Solution: Turn off the product, unplug the power cord, and use a soft cloth to wipe the glass and the back of the document lid.

For more information, see:

Clean the lid backing” on page 134

Clean the glass” on page 133

Cause: Debris might have been stuck on the glass or on the back of the document lid. This can cause poor-quality scans.

If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Troubleshooting

Scan troubleshooting

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