Scan problems, Solving scanned image problems – HP 2830 User Manual
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Scan problems
This section helps you identify and resolve scanning problems.
Solving scanned image problems
Use the table below to solve image-scan issues.
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 your resolution
and color settings are
correct for the type of scan
job that you are
performing. See
●
For best results, use the
flatbed scanner for
scanning rather than the
automatic document
feeder (ADF).
The image that appears on the
screen might not be an
accurate representation of the
quality of the scan.
●
Try adjusting your
computer monitor settings
to use more colors (or
levels of gray). Typically,
you make this adjustment
by opening Display in
Windows Control Panel.
●
Try adjusting the resolution
and color settings in the
scanner software. See
.
The original might have been
loaded incorrectly.
Use the media guides when
you load the originals into the
ADF. See
the automatic document feeder
(ADF)
The scanner might be dirty.
Clean the scanner. See
.
The graphics settings might not
be suitable for the type of scan
job that you are performing.
Try changing the graphics
settings. See
.
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