Check 1: Increase the scanning resolution.
Check 2: Set the scale to 100%.
Some applications do not display images clearly if the image is too small.
Check 3: If moire (stripe pattern) appears, take the following measures and scan again.
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On the Basic Mode tab of ScanGear (scanner driver), select Magazine (Color) in Select Source.
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On the Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear, set Descreen in Image Settings to ON.
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If moire appears when you scan a digital print photo, take the above measures and scan again.
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If you use MP Navigator EX, set Document Type to Magazine(Color) or enable Descreen in the Scan Settings dialog box and scan again.
Check 4: Check the monitor's color depth.
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Windows 7:
From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Adjust screen resolution > Advanced settings.
On the Monitor tab of the displayed dialog box, set Colors to High Color (16 bit) or True Color (32 bit).
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Windows Vista:
From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Adjust screen resolution to open the Display Settings dialog box. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit) or Highest (32 bit).
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Windows XP:
From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display to open the Display Properties dialog box. On the Settings tab, set Color quality to Medium (16 bit) or Highest (32 bit).
Check 5: Clean the Platen and document cover.
Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
Check 6: If the document is in poor condition (dirty, faded, etc.), use Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, Grain Correction, etc. in Image Settings on the Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear.
Check 7: If the color tone of images is different from the original document, take the following measures and scan again.
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On the Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear, set Image Adjustment in Image Settings to None.
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On the Color Settings tab in the Preferences dialog box of ScanGear, set Color Matching.
