Text is blurred, Moiré patterns (web-like shadows) appear, Cannot scan the correct area on the scanner glass – Epson Expression Home XP-342 User Manual

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Text is Blurred

❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, select the Advanced Settings tab, and then Image Option > Text

Enhancement

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❏ Select Document Mode as the Mode in Epson Scan 2. Scan using the settings for documents in Document

Mode

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❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White,

adjust Threshold on the Advanced Settings tab. When you increase the Threshold, the black color area
becomes larger.

❏ If the resolution is low, try increasing the resolution and then scanning.

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“Scanning Documents (Document Mode)” on page 81

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“Menu Options for Scanning” on page 80

Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear

If the original is a printed document, moiré patterns (web-like shadows) may appear in the scanned image.

❏ On the Advanced Settings tab in Epson Scan 2, set Descreening.

❏ Change the resolution, and then scan again.

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“Scanning Using Epson Scan 2” on page 80

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“Menu Options for Scanning” on page 80

Cannot Scan the Correct Area on the Scanner Glass

❏ 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.
❏ When placing multiple originals on the scanner glass, make sure there is a gap of at least 20 mm (0.79 in.)

between the originals.

❏ When scanning from the control panel and selecting the 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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“Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 40

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