Poor scanned image quality

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Check messages

If an error message is displayed, see Error messages on the printer display.

Clean the scanner glass

If the scanner glass is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water.

Adjust the quality of the scan
  1. Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

  2. From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.

  3. From the Welcome screen, click Scan.

  4. Click Custom Settings.

  5. Select a higher scan resolution.

  6. Click Start.

Review steps to improve print quality

See Improving print quality.

Are you scanning from photo or glossy paper, a magazine, or a newspaper?

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.

Check quality of original document

If the quality of the original document is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of the document or image.

Check document placement

Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner.

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Error messages on the printer display

Error messages on the computer screen

Improving print quality

Removing wavy patterns from scanned photos, magazines, or newspapers