The settings are not appropriate for the type of document being scanned.

Do one of the following below to improve the colors in the scanned image.

• Check the Bleed Through Prevention / Remove Background color check box and then scan from your computer.
   
• Change Brightness higher and then scan from your computer.
   
• Change Contrast higher and then then scan from your computer.
   
• Change Scan Type to Gray or Color and then scan from your computer.