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  • GT98
    FanBoy
    • Aug 1999
    • 4408

    #1

    Scanner crapping out?

    Well first time i've used my scanner in ages today...its an HP Scanjet 2300C and heres the results I'm getting scanning in APS print...is the scanner going or is it something else?
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    Why is it called tourist season, if we can't shoot at them?
  • Dr Mordrid
    Moderator
    • Apr 2001
    • 26592

    #2
    Sure looks like either the light or the pickup is going on the Fritz.

    From the vertical banding just to the right of center it looks to me more like the pickup.

    Dr. Mordrid
    Dr. Mordrid
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    I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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    • degrub
      MURCer
      • Jan 2004
      • 882

      #3
      which is the scan direction ?
      could be dust in the calibration area just under the edge at the starting point of scan.

      Frank

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      • Kooldino
        Super MURCer
        • Nov 2002
        • 3026

        #4
        Scan a plain sheet of paper just to see what happens...

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        • GT98
          FanBoy
          • Aug 1999
          • 4408

          #5
          Originally posted by Kooldino
          Scan a plain sheet of paper just to see what happens...
          No problems with it scanning it
          Why is it called tourist season, if we can't shoot at them?

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          • Dilitante1
            Administrator
            • Aug 1999
            • 1829

            #6
            is it high gloss paper for the pic? reflecting?
            Better to let one think you are a fool, than speak and prove it


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            • GT98
              FanBoy
              • Aug 1999
              • 4408

              #7
              Originally posted by Dilitante1
              is it high gloss paper for the pic? reflecting?
              just plain ole white copier paper that I print out on
              Why is it called tourist season, if we can't shoot at them?

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              • degrub
                MURCer
                • Jan 2004
                • 882

                #8
                How long did you let the lamp warm up in each case ?

                Try scanning a piece of black construction paper ( or the cover if it is black).

                Sometimes an unstable or dirty power supply can create color weirdness.

                Frank
                Last edited by degrub; 23 December 2004, 14:07.

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