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Your image scans at an angle. Check the position of your source document. It may be placed at an angle on the document table. Align it so the horizontal and vertical edges are carefully aligned with the scales on the top and side of the document table. Your image is too dark or has odd colors. s Make sure your software settings are correct for your document type. s Try adjusting the brightness with your application software. Also check the brightness and contrast values of your display screen. s If you're using the transparency unit, make sure the rectangular window near the hinges on the base is uncovered, or make sure the top of the transparency unit is closed when scanning. s Remember that the dark area around film, such as the frame of the film holder, is perceived as white-altering the exposure of the scanning area and causing your scans to appear darker. Set Problem Solving 69

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Problem Solving
69
Your image scans at an angle.
Check the position of your source
document. It may be placed at an
angle on the document table. Align
it so the horizontal and vertical
edges are carefully aligned with the
scales on the top and side of the
document table.
Your image is too dark or has odd
colors.
■
Make sure your software
settings are correct for your
document type.
■
Try adjusting the brightness
with your application software.
Also check the brightness and
contrast values of your display
screen.
■
If you’re using the transparency
unit, make sure the rectangular
window near the hinges on the
base is uncovered, or make sure
the top of the transparency unit
is closed when scanning.
■
Remember that the dark area
around film, such as the frame
of the film holder, is perceived
as white—altering the exposure
of the scanning area and causing
your scans to appear darker. Set