Epson Series Perfection 1240U Series, Reference Manual

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Make sure you do not accidentally move the document
during scanning.
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Make sure the scanner is on a flat, stable surface.
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.
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Caution:
Do not place heavy objects on the document table.
Edges of the document are not scanned.
Position the document so that the area you want to scan is at least
5 mm from the edge guides of the document table.
Colors are patchy or distorted at the edges of the
image.
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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.
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Make sure the document is flat against the document table.
The image is faint or out of focus.
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Make sure the document is flat against the document table.
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Adjust your software’s Exposure setting. See “Image
Controls” on page 3-19.