User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Scanner Basics
- Placing Originals on the Scanner
- Scanning
- Starting a Scan
- Selecting Epson Scan Settings
- Scanning Special Projects
- Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan
- Scanning Using Easy Photo Scan
- Uploading Scanned Images to Facebook
- Uploading Scanned Images to Picasa
- Uploading Scanned Images to Evernote
- Uploading Scanned Images to SugarSync
- Uploading Scanned Images to a Web Folder
- Uploading Scanned Images to Email
- Saving Scanned Images to a Folder
- Epson JPEG File Settings
- Epson TIFF and Multi-TIFF File Settings
- Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan
- Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service
- Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files - Windows
- Scanning Two Originals onto One Sheet (Stitching Images) (Windows)
- Scanning to a PDF File Using a Scanner Button
- Using the Scanner as a Copier - Copy Utility
- Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan
- Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner
- Solving Problems
- Scanner Light Status
- Solving Scanning Problems
- Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
- Image Consists of a Few Dots Only
- Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images
- Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked
- Image is Distorted or Blurry
- Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges
- Image is Too Dark
- Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image
- Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image
- Image is Scanned Upside-Down
- Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors
- Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview
- Scanned Image Edges are Cropped
- Characters are not Recognized During Conversion to Editable Text (OCR)
- When to Uninstall Your Scanner Software
- Where to Get Help
- Technical Specifications
- Notices
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped
If the edges of a scanned image are cropped, make sure your original is placed correctly for scanning. If
necessary, move your original away from the edges of the scanner glass slightly.
Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
Related tasks
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Placing Originals While Using the Scanner Stand
Characters are not Recognized During Conversion to Editable Text (OCR)
If characters in your scanned images are not recognized during OCR conversion, try these solutions:
• Make sure your original is straight.
• Adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again:
• Select Text Enhancement
• Select the correct Image Type setting
• Adjust the Threshold setting
• Set the scanning resolution between 200 and 600 dpi.
• If you are using OCR software, check the manual for any additional adjustments.
Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
When to Uninstall Your Scanner Software
If you have a problem that requires you to uninstall and re-install your software, follow the instructions for
your operating system.
Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows
Uninstalling Scanner Software - OS X
Parent topic: Solving Problems
Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows
You can uninstall and then re-install your scanner software to solve certain problems.
1. Turn off the scanner.
2. Disconnect any interface cables.
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