Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer, Poor scanned image quality, Partial document or photo scans – Lexmark 2500 Series User Manual

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Software may not be
installed correctly

For more information, see “Software may not be installed correctly” on page 58.

Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer

Other software may be
running

Close all programs not being used.

Change the scanning
resolution to a lower
value

1

Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

2

From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon.

3

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

4

Click Custom Settings.

5

Select a lower scan resolution.

6

Click Start.

Poor scanned image quality

Check the control panel
for any blinking lights

If one of the lights is blinking, see “Blinking lights on the control panel” on page 67.

Clean the scanner glass

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

Adjust the quality of the
scan

1

Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

2

From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging 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.

Review steps to improve
print quality

See “Improving print quality” on page 51.

Are you scanning from
photo or glossy paper, a
magazine, or a
newspaper?

If you are copying or scanning from photo or glossy paper, a magazine, or a newspaper,
see “Removing image patterns from photos, magazines, or newspapers” on page 43.

Check quality of original
document

If the quality of the original document is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of
the document or image.

Check document
placement

Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the lower
right corner.

Partial document or photo scans

Check document
placement

Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the lower
right corner.

Check paper size

Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected.

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