Copying a Document with a Colored Background Clearly (Background Removal)

To adjust a level of the document background removal, you can select Auto or OFF, or adjust in six levels.

If you select [Auto], the background is automatically removed in a level that suits the document.

Note

  • If a greater value of the background removal is set, fine lines, texts or light colors may not be reproduced depending on the document.

  • In the following cases, background color may not be correctly detected and not be eliminated successfully.

    • When a custom-size document is loaded

    • When a document with the front edge folded is loaded

    • When a document missing the front edge or an oblique document is loaded

    • When a document having a hole near the front edge is loaded

    • When a document is placed without aligning it with the guide on the document glass

  1. Press [Copy] or the (COPY) button.

  2. Set a document in the ADF or on the document glass.

  3. Press [Background Removal] on the [Image Settings] tab.

  4. Select a value.

    Memo

    [3] for [Background removal] is the standard level. To increase a level of the document background removal, select [4], [5], or [6]. To decrease a level of the document background removal, select [2], [1], or [OFF] (no removal).

  5. Press the (START) button.