6 Troubleshooting
72 SOREDEX
206718 rev 9
6.2 Image appearance
Problem Possible cause Solution
Images are too light 1. SCANORA: Contrast and
brightness not optimum
2. SCANORA: Gamma not
set correctly
1. Adjust contrast and
brightness.
2. Select a more fitting his-
togram type and check
gamma setting.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Images are too dark 1. SCANORA: Contrast and
brightness not optimum.
2. Manual technique factors
used too high.
1. Adjust contrast and den-
sity.
2. Decrease technique fac-
tors.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Lack of image contrast 1. SCANORA: Contrast and
brightness not optimum.
2. kV used is too high.
3. Gamma value is not cor-
rect for the monitor being
used.
1. Adjust contrast and
brightness.
2. Lower the kV setting.
3. Adjust Gamma value