Support Scanners Perfection Series Epson Perfection V600 Photo

My scanned image is too dark. What should I do?

  • Try the following:
    • If your original is too dark, try using the Backlight Correction feature in Home Mode or Professional Mode. See Fixing Backlit Photos for instructions.
    • Check the Brightness setting in Office Mode, Home Mode, or Professional Mode. See Epson Scan Help for details.
    • Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and change the Display Gamma setting to match your output device, such as a monitor or printer, in the Color menu. See Epson Scan Help for details.
    • Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and select Color Control and Continuous auto exposure in the Color menu. See Epson Scan Help for details.
    • Click Configuration, select the Color tab, and click Recommended Value to return the Auto Exposure setting to the default. See Epson Scan Help for details.
    • Click the Histogram Adjustment icon in Professional Mode to adjust the brightness.
    • Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor.
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