Text is Not Recognized Correctly when Saving as a Searchable PDF
❏ On the Image Format Options window in Epson Scan 2, check that Text L an guage is set correctly on the Tex t
tab.
❏ Check that the original is placed straight.
❏ Use an original with clear text. Text recognition may decline for the following types of originals.
❏ Originals that have been copied a number of times
❏ Originals received by fax (at low resolutions)
❏ Originals on which the letter spacing or line spacing is too small
❏ Originals with ruled lines or underlining over the text
❏ Originals with hand-written text
❏ Originals with creases or wrinkles
❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White,
adjust reshold on the Advanced Settings tab. When you increase the reshold, black becomes stronger.
❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, select the Advanced Settings tab, and then Image Option > Text
Enhancement.
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Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image
If you have tried all of the solutions and have not solved the problem, initialize the Epson Scan 2 settings using
Epson Scan 2 Utility.
Note:
Epson Scan 2 Utility is an application that comes with Epson Scan 2.
1. Start Epson Scan 2 Utility.
❏ Win dows 1 0
Click the start button, and then select EPSON > Epson Scan 2 Utility.
❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8
Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon.
❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan
2 Utility.
❏ Mac OS
Select Go > Applications > Epson
Soware
> Epson Scan 2 Utility.
2. Select the Other tab.
3. Click Reset.
Note:
If initialization does not solve the problem, uninstall and re-install Epson Scan 2.
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