[PADG:2228] Scanner (fwd)

[Joan Gatewood <joangate@xxxxxxxxx>]

Our flatbed scanner operator is having difficulty with duplex scanning 
using the Fujitsu model M4097D ( the problem described below).  Has anyone 
else had similiar problems and if so what have you done to correct it short 
of buying a new scanner?    Joan Gatewood

Problem
     Whenever I use the duplex mode I notice that side two is always
noticeably fainter than side one.  In order to get a quality scan I must
turn up the darkness to a level I would never have to use if I were
simply scanning one page at a time.  This overcompensation leaves me with
scans that look almost bold-face on the front, and with backs that are
just barely up to spec.  I frequently must rescan backs that despite this
darkening still look fragmented with characters breaking up.  If an
illustration falls on a page front it is always far too dark and if it
falls on a page back it is almost without failure too light.  How can I
get an even exposure over both the front and back in one shot?


That's about my best explanation of what goes on.  I hope it helps.

-- Bill A.

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