HP M1522nf Service Manual - Page 181

Scan problems Solve scanned-image problems Problem The scanned image is of poor quality. Cause Solution The original might be a secondgeneration photo or picture. ● To eliminate the patterns, try reducing the size of the image after scanning. ● Print the scanned image to see if the quality is better. ● Verify that your resolution and color settings are correct for the type of scan job that you are performing. ● The image that appears on the screen ● might not be an accurate representation of the quality of the scan. For best results, use the flatbed scanner for scanning rather than the automatic document feeder (ADF). Try adjusting your computer monitor settings to use more colors (or levels of gray). Typically, you make this adjustment by opening Display in Windows Control Panel. ● Try adjusting the resolution and color settings in the scanner software. The original might have been loaded incorrectly. Use the media guides when you load the originals into the ADF. The scanner might be dirty. Clean the scanner glass. See Clean the flatbed scanner glass on page 30. The graphics settings might not be Try changing the graphics settings. suitable for the type of scan job that you are performing. ENWW Scan problems 163