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

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

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

Note

  • If a greater (brighter) 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 the background may 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 the (FAX) button on the operator panel.

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

  3. Check that [Fax] is selected, and then press the button.

  4. Press the button to select [Fax Functions] and press the button.

  5. Press the button to select [Background Removal] and press the button.

  6. Press the or button to select the value you want to set and press the (OK) button.

    Memo

    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).

  7. Press the button until the start screen is displayed.

  8. Change other settings if necessary, and then press the (MONO) button.