Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image
You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned images of printed documents. This is caused
by interference from differing pitches in the scanner's screen and your original's halftone screen. To
reduce this effect, adjust these Epson Scan 2 settings (if available) and try scanning again:
• Select the Descreening setting.
• Select a lower Resolution setting.
• Place the original at a slightly different angle.
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Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped
If the edges of a scanned image are cropped, make sure your original is placed correctly for scanning. If
necessary, move your original away from the edges of the scanner glass slightly.
When scanning using Epson ScanSmart and placing multiple originals on the scanner glass, make sure
there is a gap of at least 0.8 in. (20 mm) between the originals.
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Placing Originals on the Product
Resetting the Epson Scan 2 Settings
If you continue to experience image quality problems after trying all possible solutions, you may need to
reset the Epson Scan 2 settings using the Epson Scan 2 Utility.
1. Do one of the following to start the Epson Scan 2 Utility:
• Windows 11: Click
• Windows 10: Click
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2 Utility.
• Windows (other versions): Click
EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility.
• Mac: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Epson Scan 2
Utility.
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
, then search for Epson Scan 2 Utility and select it.
> EPSON > Epson Scan 2 Utility.
or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
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