Operation Manual

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-9
Part of the image is distorted or blurred
make sure the document is uniformly flat against the document
table. A document that is wrinkled or warped may not scan well.
Caution:
Do not place heavy objects on the document table.
Edge of the document are not scanned
Position the document so the area you want to scan is within the
edge guide limits of the document table.
Colors are patchy or distorted at the edge of the image
❏ A document that is very thick or warped at the edges can
cause discoloration. Cover the edges of the document with
paper to block outside light.
❏ Make sure the document is flat against the document table.
The image is faint or out of focus.
❏ Make sure the document is flat against the document table.
❏ Adjust your software’s Exposure setting. See“Image
Controls” on page 2-30.
❏ Adjust your software’s Gamma setting. See “Adjusting the
Gamma Setting” on page 1-9.
The image is too dark.
❏ Check your software’s Brightness setting.
❏ Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer
display.