Poor Scanned Image Quality; Partial Document Or Photo Scans - Lexmark X5470 User Manual

Poor scanned image quality

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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HECK MESSAGES
If an error message is displayed, see "Error messages on the printer display" on page 171.
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LEAN THE SCANNER GLASS
If the scanner glass is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water.
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DJUST THE QUALITY OF THE SCAN
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Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.
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From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
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From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Scan.
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Click Custom Settings.
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Select a higher scan resolution.
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Click Start.
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EVIEW STEPS TO IMPROVE PRINT QUALITY
See "Improving print quality" on page 133.
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RE YOU SCANNING FROM PHOTO OR GLOSSY PAPER
If you are copying or scanning from photo or glossy paper, a magazine, or a newspaper, see "Removing wavy
patterns from scanned photos, magazines, or newspapers" on page 79.
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HECK QUALITY OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENT
If the quality of the original document is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of the document or image.
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HECK DOCUMENT PLACEMENT
Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner.

Partial document or photo scans

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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HECK DOCUMENT PLACEMENT
Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner.
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A MAGAZINE
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OR A NEWSPAPER