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Scanning Basics

Optimizing OCR Scanning

Scanning text
Improving character recognition
If you still have problems...
Potential text recognition problems

This section gives you suggestions and recommended settings in order to improve OCR (optical character recognition) scanning results.

Scanning text

Make sure you select OCR for both Image Type and Destination in the EPSON TWAIN Pro window.

If the recognition rate is not satisfactory with the default settings, follow these steps to change settings:


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Improving character recognition

In the EPSON TWAIN Pro main window, make sure OCR is selected in both the Image Type and Destination list boxes. Then click the Image Type button. The Image Type dialog box appears.

In the Image Type dialog box, select None for B/W Option, and then click OK.

In the EPSON TWAIN Pro window, click Preview. Then click the Image Controls button to display the Image Controls dialog box.


Image Controls button

Image Controls dialog box

Use the Threshold slider to change the threshold value, monitoring the results of your changes in the Preview window. Adjusting the threshold value can make it easier for OCR to recognize characters.


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If you still have problems...

In the EPSON TWAIN Pro window, increase the Resolution value to 400. Remember that scanning at higher resolution takes longer and may not greatly increase the recognition rate.

If you still have problems, try using the enhancement tools in your OCR software to make adjustments.


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Potential text recognition problems

The quality of the text in your original document greatly effects OCR results.

The following types of originals can make recognition difficult and should be avoided if possible:

Remember that OCR software cannot recognize handwritten characters.


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