Scanned Characters Are Blurry; Image Colors Are Patchy At The Edges - Epson WF-4820 Series User Manual

• When saving scanned images as Searchable PDFs, make sure the correct OCR language is selected.
• Adjust the following Epson Scan 2 or Epson ScanSmart settings if available, and try scanning again:
• On the Main Settings tab, make sure you select the correct Image Type for your original.
• On the Main Settings tab, set the Resolution between 200 and 600 dpi.
• On the Advanced Settings tab, select Text Enhancement and choose a setting.
Note: The Text Enhancement setting depends on the selected Image Type.
• If the Image Type is set to Black & White, adjust the Threshold setting on the Advanced Settings
tab. (The Image Option must be set to None.)
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Scanned Characters are Blurry

If characters in your scanned images are blurry, try these solutions:
• Make sure you do not move the product or original while scanning.
• Operate the product on a flat, stable surface.
• Make sure the originals are ejecting properly.
• Select Settings > Scan Settings and try adjusting these settings and scanning again:
• On the Main Settings tab, make sure you select the correct Image Type for your original.
• On the Main Settings tab, try increasing the Resolution setting.
• On the Advanced Settings tab, select Text Enhancement and choose a setting.
Note: The Text Enhancement setting depends on the selected Image Type.
• If the Image Type is set to Black & White, adjust the Threshold setting on the Advanced Settings
tab. (The Image Option must be set to None.)
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Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges

If you are scanning a thick or warped original, cover its edges with paper to block external light as you
scan it.
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Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
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