HP Officejet 6500A Plus - Manual (Page 135)

Graphics look different from the original
The graphics settings might not be suitable for the type of scan job that you are
performing. Try changing the graphics settings.
Take steps to improve the scan quality
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Use high-quality originals.
◦ Place the media correctly. If the media is placed incorrectly on the scanner glass, it
might skew, which causes unclear images. For more information, see Load an
original on the scanner glass.
◦ Adjust the software settings according to how you plan to use the scanned page.
◦ Use or make a carrier sheet to protect your originals.
◦ Clean the scanner glass. See Clean the scanner glass for more information.
Scan defects are apparent
• Blank pages
Make sure that the original document is placed correctly. Place the original
document face down on the flatbed scanner with the top-left corner of the
document located in the lower-right corner of the scanner glass.
• Too light or dark
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Try adjusting the settings. Be sure to use the correct resolution and color
settings.
◦ The original image might be very light or dark or might be printed on colored
paper.
• Unwanted lines
Ink, glue, correction fluid, or an unwanted substance might be on the scanner
glass. Try cleaning the scanner glass. See Maintain the printer for more
information.
• Black dots or streaks
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Ink, glue, correction fluid, or an unwanted substance might be on the scanner
glass, the scanner glass might be dirty or scratched, or the lid backing might be
dirty. Try cleaning the scanner glass and lid backing. See Maintain the printer
for more information. If cleaning does not correct the problem, the scanner
glass or lid backing might need to be replaced.
◦ The defects might be on the original and not a result of the scanning process.
• Unclear text
Try adjusting the settings. Make sure that the resolution and color settings are
correct.
• Size is reduced
The HP software settings might be set to reduce the scanned image. See the HP
software Help for more information about changing the settings.
Solve fax problems
This section contains fax setup troubleshooting information for the printer. If the printer
is not set up correctly for faxing, you might experience problems when sending faxes,
receiving faxes, or both.
Solve fax problems 131