Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor

1. Check 1 If the image is jagged, increase the scanning resolution, or select TIFF or PNG in Data Format of the Settings dialog.

   • Resolution

   IJ Scan Utility:

   • Settings Dialog

   IJ Scan Utility Lite:

   • Settings Dialog

2. Check 2 Set the display size to 100 %.

   Some applications do not display images clearly if the display size is too small.

3. Check 3 Clean the platen and document cover.

4. Check 4 If moire (stripe pattern) appears, take the following measures and scan again with IJ Scan Utility.

   • Set one of the following settings in the Settings (Document Scan) dialog, Settings (Custom Scan) dialog, or Settings (Scan and Stitch) dialog of IJ Scan Utility, then scan from the IJ Scan Utility main screen.

     • Set Select Source to Magazine and set Color Mode to Color
     • Select the Reduce moire checkbox in Image Processing Settings
     • Settings (Document Scan) Dialog
     • Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog
     • Settings (Scan and Stitch) Dialog

   • Click Driver in the IJ Scan Utility main screen, then set one of the following settings.

     • Select Magazine for Image Adjustment
     • Select the Descreen checkbox

     Refer to "Image Corrections and Color Adjustments" for details.

   Note

   • If moire appears when you scan a digital print photo, take the above measures and scan again.

5. Check 5 If the item is in poor condition (dirty, faded, etc.), click Driver in the IJ Scan Utility main screen, then set Reduce Dust, Fading Correction, Grain Correction, etc.

   Refer to "Image Corrections and Color Adjustments" for details.

6. Check 6 If the color tone of images is different from the original document, click Driver in the IJ Scan Utility main screen, and then set Image Adjustment to None and scan again.

   Refer to "Image Corrections and Color Adjustments" for details.