Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer, Poor scanned image quality – Lexmark 5300 Series User Manual

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Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.

The USB port is marked with the

USB symbol.

R

ESTART

COMPUTER

Turn off and then restart your computer.

Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

C

LOSE

OTHER

SOFTWARE

Close all programs not being used.

C

HANGE

THE

SCANNING

RESOLUTION

TO

A

LOWER

VALUE

1

Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

2

From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.

3

From the Welcome Screen, click Scan.

4

Click Custom Settings.

5

From the Scan Resolution drop-down list, select a lower scan resolution.

6

Click Start.

Poor scanned image quality

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

C

HECK

MESSAGES

If an error message is displayed, see “Error messages on the printer display” on page 163.

C

LEAN

THE

SCANNER

GLASS

If the scanner glass is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water.

A

DJUST

THE

QUALITY

OF

THE

SCAN

1

Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

2

From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.

3

From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Scan.

4

Click Custom Settings.

5

Select a higher scan resolution.

6

Click Start.

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