HP M1300 manual Scan problems, Solve scanned-image problems, Problem Cause

Scan problems

Solve scanned-image problems

Problem Cause Solution

The scanned image is of poor quality.

The original might be a second-generation photo or picture.

●To eliminate the patterns, try reducing the size of the image after scanning.

●Print the scanned image to see if the quality is better.

	● Verify that the resolution settings are
	correct for the type of scan job that you
	are performing. See Scanner
	resolution and color on page 71.
The image that appears on the screen might	● Try adjusting your computer monitor
not be an accurate representation of the	settings to use more colors (or levels of
quality of the scan.	gray). Typically, you make this
	adjustment by opening Display in
	Windows Control Panel.
	● Try adjusting the resolution settings in
	the scanner software. See Scanner
	resolution and color on page 71.
The original might have been loaded	Use the media guides when you load the
incorrectly.	originals into the ADF. See Load paper and
	print media on page 39.
The scanner might be dirty.	Clean the scanner. See Clean the scanner
	glass strip and platen on page 72.
The graphics settings might not be suitable	Try changing the graphics settings. See
for the type of scan job that you are	Scanner resolution and color on page 71.
performing.
A colored background might be causing	Try adjusting the settings before you scan
images in the foreground to blend into the	the original or enhancing the image after you
background.	scan the original.

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