HP 1100A - Manual (Page 109)

EN Improving scan/copy quality 109
Correcting scan/copy defects
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● The scanner may need recalibrated. See “ Calibrating the
scanner .”
● The paper may not meet HP’s paper specifications (for example,
the paper is too moist or too rough). See “
Printer paper
specifications .”
Blank pages
● The original may have been loaded backwards. Load the original
with the narrow side down and the side-to-be-scanned facing
toward the front of the scanner. See “
Loading Copier/Scanner
originals .”
● The paper may not meet HP’s paper specifications (for example,
the paper is too moist or too rough). See “
Printer paper
specifications .”
Too light or dark
● Try adjusting the settings.
• Copier Control Panel: see “ Using the Copier Control Panel .”
• Quick Copy settings: see “ Quick Copy settings .”
• Verify you have the correct resolution and gray-scale settings.
See “ Scanner resolution and gray scale .”
● You may need to change the properties settings for the
associated function in the Document Assistant or the
HP Document Desktop. Learn about these settings in the online
help. See “
Accessing the online help .”
● See “ Calibrating the scanner .”
Unwanted lines
● There may be ink, glue, correction fluid, or an unwanted
substance on the scanner sensor. Try cleaning the scanner. See
“
Cleaning the scanner .”
● The scanner may need recalibrated. See “ Calibrating the
scanner .”