Why is it that when I scanned a picture or document that there is a line running through the scanned picture?

Check your flat bed and Document feeder scanning glass need to be clean, if any dot or dust in scanning glass of document feeder it will appear a line, check this points first
1- Check printouts from computer or FAX if it is clean problem in scanning section
2- Check using Copying a blank paper using only Flatbed if it prints without any line its problem from document feeder Scanning glass
So solution is clean the Document feeder scanning glass using wet cloth, note careful about wet cloth switch off the machine and clean it

Check the scanner glass for ink or lint residue. This is what normally causes lines on faxed and scanned documents and pictures. Here is a link to explains it and shows where to check for the residue.

http://www.ccl-la.com/blog/index.php/lines-on-scanned-or-copies-pages/

I am not familiar with the scanning software that you are using. But I am sure there must be a button after the scan completes that says save. Above save it should show the destination of where it is saving like My Pictures or my Documents for example. If it does have have a line like C: My Documents above the save button then to the right of that line you will see a small black triangle click on that and the line will drop down and you can select another destination to save your document.

I hope this helps you out if it does please click on Yes that I did try and help you. Thank you.

Documents scanned/copied from the document feeder pass over a thin glass area where scanning occurs. Clean this area if sent faxes, copies or scans have black or white vertical lines.

1. Lift the document cover to expose the platen glass.
   
   
2. Wipe the ADF scan area (C) with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water.
   
   
   
   
3. Then wipe with a clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth making sure there are no residues left, especially on the platen glass.
   
   
4. Close the document cover and make a copy of a text document to confirm the black line has disappeared.

clean the document feed tray or the glass that the documetns runs through.

Possible hardware problem with the scanner.

Do the ff:

• copy of a picture or document
• scan of the same picture or document

If the line is still existing call the kodak technical support; Your printer is in need of repair

the number is 1800 421 6699

first of all try to make a copy..when you make a copy if you get lines..then clean the scanner glass and the rollers..if its still the same..connect the printer directlu to the wall outlet and then check

add scanner hard ware
mustek 1200 ub plus

Try to change the dpi to the maximum, maybe 600 dpi. This will make the picture more defined.

do not print as need to install drivers