User's Guide Solving Problems Scanned Image Problems Uneven Colors, Dirt, Spots, and so on Appear when Scanning from the Scanner Glass ❏ Clean the scanner glass. ❏ Remove any trash or dirt that adheres to the original. ❏ Do not press with too much force on the original or the document cover. If you press with too much force, blurring, smudges, and spots may occur. Related Information & “Cleaning the Scanner Glass” on page 128 The Image Quality Is Rough ❏ Set the Mode in Epson Scan 2 according to the original you want to scan. Scan using the settings for documents in Document Mode , and the settings for photos in Photo Mode .
❏ In Epson Scan 2, adjust the image using items on the Advanced Settings tab, and then scan. ❏ If the resolution is low, try increasing the resolution and then scanning. Related Information & “Scanning Using Epson Scan 2” on page 103 Offset Appears in the Background of Images Images on the back of the original may appear in the scanned image. ❏ In Epson Scan 2, select the Advanced Settings tab, and then adjust the Brightness . This feature may not be available depending on the settings on the Main Settings tab > Image Type or other settings on the Advanced Settings tab. ❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, select the Advanced Settings tab, and then Image Option > Text Enhancement .
❏ When scanning from the scanner glass, place black paper or a desk pad over the original. Related Information & “Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 48 & “Scanning Using Epson Scan 2” on page 103 Text is Blurred ❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, select the Advanced Settings tab, and then Image Option > Text Enhancement . 175