When I scan pages, there is a vertical dark black line down the middle of the page, and fainter ones on either side (about 2 inches apart). Is there a way to clean the scanner to remove these lines? It looks terrible
SOURCE: Duplex Scanning
If the line appears in the same location, it is definitely dust sticking to the glass. How thick is it? If it is thick, it may be because of an LED failed to glow, but this is etremely rare. If you are getting line in Duplex mode and not in simplex mode, it is on the second scanning module! Try cleaning with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). If you have been scanning old documents which tend to break like biscuit or get powdery, a speck can enter into the scanning area and create trouble.
S. Mohan
SOURCE: Black line down middle of scan
Well I hate to give out bad news but if that line is in the exact same location on every scan it means that the element (the scanning light) has failed. Sorry that I could not earn a FixYa for you. If you need to replace the scanner I have had excellent luck with Epson scanners. Here is a link to a few on Amazon.com for refrence.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps
&field-keywords=epson+scanner&x=0&y=0
Just copy the link and paste it into your web browser. there are also some very good all in one options. I have had this one for a year and it works well:
http://www.amazon.com/C7280-Photosmart-All-Printer-CC567A
/dp/B000UY6M2G/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=office-products
&qid=1210270089&sr=8-4
Hope that was at least helpful.
Take Care,
-WN
SOURCE: Lines on scanned documents
pls update the driver
http://canon.driversdown.com/Canon-driver-list/s_421_1.shtml
pls clean the scan glass , if it helps otherwise
ur CCD engine inside the scanner is weak now after use there is no point in getting it replaced as it is not worth pls find a new scanner
HP are excellent and MUSTEK are good and economical
pls rate me if i diagnosed ur fault
SOURCE: Getting vertical lines on scanned pages when
It is dust on the glass, clean it thoroughly. You will find it at the same location for all drawings and may get faded for lower brightness!
S. Mohan
This article provides the self-diagnostic
steps necessary to evaluate top-to-bottom streaks that appear when
copying or scanning.
Important! This is seldom a scanner hardware failure.
The main reason for this anomaly is debris or marks on the scanner glass that is used for Auto document feeder (ADF) page scans.
Printed or Scanned Page Illustration
Who should consider this article?
Any user of an MFP or All-In-One printer experiencing the following symptoms:
Think of it this way:
Suggested Diagnosis and Fix
Step
Action
1
Locate the portion of the glass designated for ADF scans.
HINT: The glass location differs by model. This area is often separate from the scanner flatbed. Please reference User's Guide for more information if you are having a difficult time locating this designated area.
2
Perform a visual inspection for any of the following recurring culprits:
Other Possibilities
If...
Then...
Vertical lines appear only when printing...
Consider other printer-related topics such as toner cartridge, charge roll, photoconductor, transfer roll, or fuser. Contact Lexmark Technical Support.
Vertical lines appear when you lay the page on the flatbed...
Consider other printer-related topics such as toner cartridge, charge roll, photoconductor, transfer roll, or fuser. Contact Lexmark Technical Support.
Vertical lines appear on ADF-fed printed copies, but
they do not appear on scan-to-network [e-mail, FTP, folder (PC),
solutions]...
Consider other printer-related topics such as toner cartridge, charge roll, photoconductor, transfer roll, or fuser. Contact Lexmark Technical Support.
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