Scanning is Slow
If scanning becomes slow, try these solutions:
• Scan your original at a lower resolution, if possible.
• Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are scanning a high-
resolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements, such as a Hi-Speed USB port.
If necessary, increase your system's memory.
• If you are running virus protection or other security software, exclude the TWAIN.log files from
monitoring or set the TWAIN.log file as read only (Windows). See your virus protection or security
software instructions for details. The TWAIN.log file is saved in the following locations:
• Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\Local Settings\Temp
• Windows (other versions): C:\Users\(user name)\AppData\Local\Temp
• If you are scanning using DIGITAL ICE Technology, turn off the feature; scanning takes longer using
DIGITAL ICE Technology.
Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems
Related tasks
Removing Dust and Scratch Marks Using DIGITAL ICE Technology
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems
Check these sections if a scanned image on your computer screen has a quality problem.
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked
Image is Distorted or Blurry
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges
Image is Too Dark
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image
Image is Scanned Upside-Down
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors
Characters are not Recognized During Conversion to Editable Text (OCR)
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped
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