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Resolve scan quality problems on HP printers
When you scan, the computer file or printed output has vertical lines, incorrect colors, color bands, or poor resolution.
Examples of poor scan quality
Perform the following tasks in the order given. Use the printer after each task to see if the issue is resolved.
Make sure the scanning quality is not printing-related
If you are experiencing an issue with the quality of your printed scans, send a print job from the computer to confirm the quality issue is not printing-related.
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If the quality issue occurs when printing from the computer, it is not scanning-related. Go to HP Customer Support, enter your printer model number, and then search for print quality to find the Fixing Poor Print Quality document.
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If the quality issue occurs when scanning, it is most likely related to the scanner hardware or scan job settings.
Clean the scanner glass and parts
Fingerprints, smudges, dust, or debris on the scanner glass, under the scanner lid, or in the document feed slot can cause lines and color bands. Clean these parts with a soft, lint-free cloth sprayed with glass cleaner.
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Description |
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Printer with flatbed scanner glass and lid |
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Printer with a document scan feeder |
Reset the printer
Reset the printer to recover from printer errors or failures.
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If your printer has a rechargeable battery, remove it.
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Press the power button to turn off the printer. If the printer does not turn off, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
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Unplug the power cord from the power source.
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Wait 60 seconds.
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Connect the power cord directly to a wall outlet and to the printer.
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Turn on the printer to complete the reset.
Clean the automatic document feeder (ADF)
If your printer has an ADF, clean it regularly to help avoid paper jams and quality problems.
Change the scan settings
Change the settings in the scan software to help improve the scan quality of your document or photo.
Available settings vary by printer model, scan software, and when scanning a document or a photo. For example, the PDF settings are only available for document scans.
Service the printer
Service or replace your HP product if the issue persists after completing all the preceding steps.
Go to Contact HP Customer Support to schedule a product repair or replacement. If you are in Asia Pacific, you will be directed to a local service center in your area.
To confirm your warranty status, go to HP Product Warranty Check. Repair fees might apply for out-of-warranty products.
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