This mode enables you to scan and record the originals with a sharper or softer contrast. To reproduce text or lines with a sharper contrast, use [High] as the setting. To scan originals containing printed photographs or other halftones with a softer contrast, use [Low] as the setting.
If you scan an original containing halftones, such as a printed photograph, using the Photo mode, the moiré effect (a shimmering, wavy pattern) may occur. However, you can lessen this moiré effect by using [Low] as the setting to produce a clearer image.
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Low Not Set
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This setting enhances the edges of original images so that faint or fine text is reproduced with a sharper contrast. This setting is particularly suited to scanning blueprints and faint pencil drawn images.
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High Set
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High Not Set
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For information on the modes which cannot be set in combination with this mode, see "Unavailable Combination of Functions."
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NOTE
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As an example, the procedure for scanning an original and storing it in a mail box is explained in this section.
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Select the desired Mail Box.
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Place your originals → press [Scan] → [Options] → [Sharpness].
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Press [Low], or [High] to adjust the sharpness → press [OK].
To scan text or lines clearly, the setting should be towards [High]. To scan originals containing printed photographs or other halftones, the setting should be towards [Low].
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Press [Close].
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