Blurry Scans! HELP!!

[mavmagstamps2]

I seem to always have a blurry scan in the gallery. Is there anybody out there that can give me a quick scan lesson. I am somewhat computer illiterate and can not figure out how to fix this frustrating:confused: problem. Feel free to PM me.

Thanks

[SDiegoGal]

I looked at your gallery, and I think I know what the problem is. It happens on cards that have bulky items on them. The card front is not flush with the scanner and it blurs. I am not sure exactly why, but my scanner does it too. Not much help in solving the problem, but now you know why. Sorry I couldn't help more. :(

[mavmagstamps2]

Thanks for responding. Now that I think about it, my 'flat' cards aren't blurred; it does seem to be just the bulkier ones. Would you happen to know how I could scan the card so it's not so magnified? Thanks for the info SDiegoGal.

Mavis

[longtimestamper]

On 3d cards I've sometimes had luck by leaving the lid open and using my hand to hold the card level. When I do this I drape a dark cloth over my hand and scanner window to block out the light.