Why is there a horizontal line on my scanned documents?

Why is there a horizontal line on my scanned documents?

Horizontal lines means across the width of the flatbed, or across the narrow dimension in a 35 mm film scanner. Scanners have a white calibration strip under the cover, just past the top edge of the glass, where the carriage is parked. They self calibrate on the light from that white strip.

How do I get rid of the black line on my Epson scanner?

Black vertical lines appear on the scanned image or the image is all black. Make sure if the transportation lock on the left side of the document table is set in the unlocked position. The transportation lock must always be set in the unlocked position except when transporting the product. See Scan Settings.

How do you get rid of black line copies?

First, try a spray of glass cleaner into a paper towel or rag. Once the glass cleaner is applied to your rag scrub away! When you feel you have cleaned the slit glass try running a copy through the automatic feeder and see if the lines on your copies have gone away.

Why are there lines on my scanned photo?

When you scan documents and you see a vertical line down the image that is not on the physical document, this is often caused by a contaminant like dirt or dust build up on the scanning lamp/lens assembly glass.

How do I scan a document horizontally?

Set the Original Orientation Setting when Scanning:

1. Place an Original onto the Document Feeder or Document Glass.
2. Select the required scanning app.
3. Select any required Scan options.
4. Scroll down to Original Orientation.
5. Select Original Orientation and select Portrait or Landscape as required.
6. Continue scanning as usual.

When I scan something there is a line?

Why is there a black vertical line on my scans?

Re: Black vertical line on scans. Hi, MrsPhilli! If the line that is being produced only occurs when using the Automatic Document feeder (ADF) and not when making a copy via the platen glass, the issue is commonly due to a small mark or debris on the scanning glass area that lines up underneath the white vertical ADF roller.

What should I do if my ADF scanner has black lines?

Press Color Start or Black Start. – If black vertical lines continue to appear on the copies, clean the ADF scanner glass another three times. Test by making a copy after each cleaning. – If, after a total of five cleanings of the ADF scanner glass there are still black lines, your machine will require service.

Why is there a white line coming out of my scanner?

Hi, MrsPhilli! If the line that is being produced only occurs when using the Automatic Document feeder (ADF) and not when making a copy via the platen glass, the issue is commonly due to a small mark or debris on the scanning glass area that lines up underneath the white vertical ADF roller.

How do I print with black lines on my Documents?

1. To determine if the black lines appearing on your documents are related to the printing or scanning area, print a Test Print page: a. Press on the Touchscreen. b. Press All Settings. c. Press Printer. d. Press Print Options. e. Press Test Print. f. Press OK to print the Test Print.