The originals are not placed correctly.
Solutions
❏
Make sure the original is placed correctly against the alignment marks.
❏
If the edge of the scanned image is missing, move the original slightly away from the edge of the
scanner glass. You cannot scan the area within approximately 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) from the edge of the
scanner glass.
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“Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 32
There is dust or dirt on the scanner glass.
Solutions
When scanning from the control panel and selecting auto scan area cropping function, remove any trash
or dirt from the scanner glass and document cover. If there is any trash or dirt around the original, the
scanning range expands to include it.
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“Cleaning the Scanner Glass” on page 102
Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image
Check the following if you have tried all of the solutions and have not solved the problem.
There are problems with the scanning software settings.
Solutions
Use Epson Scan 2 Utility to initialize the settings for the scanner driver "Epson Scan 2”.
Note:
Epson Scan 2 Utility is an application that comes with Epson Scan 2.
1.
Start the Epson Scan 2 Utility.
❏
Windows 10
Click the start button, and then select
EPSON
>
Epson Scan 2 Utility
.
❏
Windows 8.1/Windows 8
Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon.
❏
Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
Click the start button, and then select
All Programs
or
Programs
>
EPSON
>
Epson Scan 2
>
Epson Scan 2 Utility
.
❏
Mac OS
Select
Go
>
Applications
>
Epson Software
>
Epson Scan 2 Utility
.
2.
Select the
Other
tab.
3.
Click
Reset
.
If initialization does not solve the problem, uninstall and re-install Epson Scan 2.
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“Installing or Uninstalling Applications Separately” on page 107
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Printing, Copying, and Scanning Quality is Poor
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Summary of Contents for ET-M2120 Series
Page 1: ...User s Guide Printing Copying Scanning Maintaining the Printer Solving Problems NPD6205 01 EN ...
Page 15: ...Part Names and Functions Front 16 Rear 17 ...
Page 31: ...Placing Originals Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass 32 ...
Page 74: ...Copying Copying Originals 75 Copying ID card 80 ...
Page 228: ...Where to Get Help Technical Support Web Site 229 Contacting Epson Support 229 ...