How to remove Vertical Lines on Scans and Copies in Epson Printers Document Feeder ADF

If you have lines going up and down a scanned file or a copy, this video will show how to resolve that problem. When you print, the prints are fine, but when scanning or copying, the vertical line occurs. Some paper towel and window cleaner should do the work. Please like, share, and subscribe if we were able to help you.
The printer in the video is Epson WorkForce 630.
There are many similar models and basically this fix will apply to any printer. All Epson inkjet all-in-one have a similar build of the ADF unit and cleaning instructions will apply the same to all.
Epson WorkForce, Epson WF, Epson Exression, Epson XP, Epson Artisan.
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[@robfreeman2828]

Oh sweet baby jesus, thank you! That stupid black line was driving me nuts on my scans. Really glad I finally took 2 seconds to bother googling it, 5 min to watch a video, and 10 sec to wipe my screen and fix my problem. Wish all my fixes in life were this simple. Seriously, I don't have enough words to say thank you. I was one more scan away from going full Office Space on my printer!

[@303electronics]

Hi. You're welcome. Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you got it fixed.

[@michaelbezoski3096]

Bless you my son for you have saved another land fill resident. Thanks a bunch! My 4740 was printing/scanning a perfectly straight line across everything. You allowed me to remedy situation in 30 seconds. May all your dreams come true, most appreciated!

[@buco1719]

This saved me $350 in not buying a new scanner. I thought it was an issue with something internally but was a smudge on the screen- THANK YOU!!

[@MichaelCisneros1]

THANK YOU!!! The line was making me mental and I was worried it would be complicated to fix. Awesome, simple fix.

[@martindiamond8970]

YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!!! Even though my unit is a Canon, the corresponding platen location was obvious and the fix literally took 30 seconds. This while I was on hold to Canon customer service projected wait ONE HOUR!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@mattypark9151]

Thank you! It took less than 5 minutes to fix a problem I've been dealing with for months. I finally realized the lines only appear with the document feeder, whether I'm copying or scanning, not when I put the document on the glass. Your solution was quick and easy. Thank you so much.

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

For me it's been YEARS!! Got my printer before he uploaded this video! So glad the solution is finally online.

[@dawn8674]

Problem solved! Thank you so much. It's so much easier and quicker when someone who knows what they're doing shows you how, and I appreciate you taking the time to do just that. Be well everyone.

[@elwoodblues6450]

Very helpful video, thank you! For anyone who is interested, I have the Epson WF-7520 which has no tabs for removing the protective clear film as is shown for the Epson model in the video. Instead, the clear film is held down by a flexible black plastic strip held in place by several snaps. It can be removed by gently prying up, starting in the center. After removing this black strip, you will find that the clear plastic is held in place by a small bit of adhesive on the right end. This can be "peeled up" by gently pulling up, then the whole clear plastic strip must be slid to the left to release it from the tabs that hold it down.

[@janetschultze2406]

Thank you! This has been a nuisance for MONTHS and I wouldn't have figured out, or even had the courage to attempt myself, without this video. Would have been expensive and embarrassing if I took it in for repairs. Much appreciated.

[@303electronics]

Thank you for the feedback! Have a great weekend!!!

[@cameronwhite2312]

I've had this problem forever. I wish I had seen this tutorial sooner - this was such an easy fix. Thanks!!!

[@303electronics]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the feedback. Have a great day!!!

[@ruthshearer9664]

Thanks so much! I have been trying to figure this out for a couple of months. I appreciate you taking the time to post this solution.

[@harrisondarling1878]

Thank you so much for this video! This line on my copies was making me nuts and I would never have fixed it without you.

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! 🙂🙂🙂 👍

[@mhardee8866]

Problem solved! Thank you so much!! Problem resolved in less than a minute thanks to you! I spent so much time googling and trying to fix the problem when all I needed to do was clean the small glass section that I never really paid any attention to or any noticed before.

[@303electronics]

Great! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day!!!

[@yuvalsharon33]

Thank you very much!! I had a different Epson model, but what you showed here pushed me in the right direction! Thanks a lot!!

[@somedelightsdotcom]

This worked! Thank you. What would I do without KZbin and smart people like you!

[@303electronics]

🙂Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much for sharing. Have a great day!

[@chanelops]

Nothing like the right info, presented the right way! Thanks so much, took care of the problem in seconds!

[@jbartell9756]

I had a lot of vertical lines that, in fact, kept moving on my copies and scans. This video really helped. Totally remove the problem. And I'm using a brothers printer MFC laser. Thank you so much for the video.

[@archon810]

Brilliant, my ET-4750 had a vertical line in the ADF scans and I was able to identify the right part to clean (the transparent narrow flexible plastic sheet that folds into the big white pad on the printer lid and found that it indeed had a mark there that I was able to wipe off. Thank you.

[@jennifervanhorn9509]

Sweet! Thank you soooo much I’d already spent 20 mins trying to blow stuff out of other places didn’t think to clean that glass piece. You’re the best!

[@theresaowusu1468]

Thank you. Such a simple solution to a problem I've been researching and trying to solve for weeks.

[@303electronics]

I'm glad I could help! Thank you for sharing!

[@lassiemom325]

I have an epson wf7520 and cant figure out how to open that area

[@StefanoLaterza]

I purchased a Brother Printer in 2013. SINCE DAY 1 the printer has had black STREAKS down one single side. I didn't care as I was just using it for home use, scanning documents to put into Google Drive. So today, my OCD kicked in and I said - time to fix it. Looked at 1000 BROTHER videos and NOT A SINGLE ONE mentioned that the SCANNING for the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) uses its own GLASS to scan. So I decided to see what OTHER MODELS do to clean the ADF/SCAN - and landed here. THANK YOU! Instead of concentrating the cleaning on the GLASS BED itself, I should concentrate on the SINGLE PANE GLASS that is used by the ADF (1 to 2-inch vertical glass bed). Low and behold, there was sticker residue from the time the printer shipped, ON THE GLASS. 30 seconds of scrubbing gently/removing the shipping sticker residue...Scanner 0, ME 1. THANK YOU!

[@303electronics]

Victory!!!! Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you got it fixed. Have a great weekend!

[@anthonyvidana2654]

Double Bravo. I tried it on my printer (Epson Workforce WF-7710)- worked like a charm Mine doesn't have the removable film strip. I used a LED flash on the lens to spot the dirt. I found that using a paper towel left some debris so I use a tissue with 50 percent isopropyl alcohol. Thanks again- great video with perfect explanation.

[@ajkendall2748]

I had been dealing with this problem for ages. THANK YOU!

[@303electronics]

I'm glad you got it resolved. Thanks for the feedback. Have a great day!

[@johnc.4719]

I followed your instructions, and it worked perfectly. Thank you.

[@patrickfennessy9823]

Thank you!!! I had a huge project and this damn line was on every copy. I watched your video and it was fixed in 2 minutes! You are awesome!!!! Thank you!!!

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! I really appreciate your support and am glad you got ut fixed! Have a great day!

[@PatrickFrank]

Thank you!! My Epson WF-3520 doesn't have the removable film, but upon inspecting - huge smudge right where the film would be. FIXED!! You rock!

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! Thank you for sharing! Be well, stay safe!

[@2ysur]

very helpful... i couldn't pull that glass part out so i just wet a cloth and wiped the smudge.. came off fine.. i had a legal deadline, so i'm glad i found you!!!

[@Ngutech]

i refer back to this video every several months. Thank you.

[@303electronics]

You're very welcome! Thanks for the feedback. Have a great weekend!

[@loribaldridge4531]

very helpful video, i wasted so much paper today running print tests to figure out what the problem was and you were right i did find a sharpie mark on the sheet feed portion of the scanner and cleaned with alcohol and like brand new, crisp clear copies. so thank you very much. I have an Epson ET-4850 and even though its not the same printer its the same concept.

[@derrickb8629]

I watched your video and followed your steps and the lines disappeared. Thank you so much for making this video because I would have probably went out an brought another printer. Thanks a million.

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found the solution and will keep using the printer. Have a great weekend!

[@rafaelilyayev8051]

Thank you!!!!! It took less than 5 minutes to fix a problem I've been dealing with for months. U R Z MAN !

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! Good work!!! Thank you for the feedback!

[@FelipeElLocito]

I've been scanning and copying several thousand pages of legal documents for a legal case and I was beginning to think that I'd have to replace my Epson WF-4740 with a new one as the single vertical black line down both sides of every page looked decidedly unprofessional. After watching your video, I spent all of 2 minutes with Windex and a microfiber cloth and the vertical black line has never appeared since! Many thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@OvernightSuccess721]

A God among men. I salute you, sir. Keep it up.

[@303electronics]

😉 Thanks for your feedback. Have a great weekend!

[@manuelashannon1369]

thank you that fixed it for me. Very grateful for your sharing of knowledge. have the best 2023

[@kerrybrock9360]

Thanks worked well. Great detailed demonstration by you.

[@303electronics]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback. Have a great weekend!

[@dextersachs4288]

Your instructions worked PERFECTLY. Many thanks!

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend!!!

[@dextersachs4288]

@@303electronics By the way, you also showed me how to fix the output tray. The back pins on mine were broken off, tilting it downward. I managed to remove it, then superglue a small pin to one side. (Flexing with two glued pins would be too much to hope for.) It worked... for now. Any chance you have suggestions for fixing the gear mechanism that grabs paper into the ADF on an Epson 810? The printer works perfectly but for that. A design flaw, I think.

[@glennfuller1448]

It worked- fixed the streaks! Thank you for making the video. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@303electronics]

I'm glad it worked! Thank you for sharing. Have a great day!

[@ColaTai]

I never realy had this problem till now due to me geting a old scanner with a cfl buld in it, thank you

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! Glad you got it resolved!

[@peggyhuston8276]

OMG who knew shuch a tiny dot could cause such an issue!!! You are amazing! Thank YOU for sharing a solution to my enormous problem! You saved my day!!!

[@303electronics]

You are so welcome!

[@vickishort1007]

Wow so easy. Had googled this previously with no help. Thank you!

[@303electronics]

Thank you for sharing! Glad we could help!

[@fashionlovereligion]

Worked like a charm; I have an Epson WP-4530. The ADF scanner produces a lovely thick line right down the side of every scan or copy. I’m a loan signing agent and that’s just bad for my business. I took a paper napkin wet it just a little with 91% isopropyl alcohol, and boom. A problem I’ve had with that scanner for about a year now, and funny enough when I looked at the lens closely I could see a big enough smudge on the left side, exactly where the line came up. Thanks for this video and Thanku everyone in the comments for saving me $70-$300, with a $1 solution!

[@amandakaahanui7500]

That was exactly what I needed! Thank you so much!

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@imacmichael]

Worked like a champ! Vertical Line via ADF gone!!!!

[@303electronics]

Great! Thanks for the update. Have a great day!

[@anneericsson8755]

You solved it after 5 other videos. Thank you

[@rollerkaushik]

This helped me to fix the issue immediately. Thanks a lot Sir.

[@annagarcia9619]

Awesome! I removed that clear flap and sure enough it had a teeny tiny pen mark that was causing a long streak the whole length of the page. I removed it and cleaned with alcohol and it's as good as new! Thanks

[@303electronics]

That's great! I appreciate your feedback. Have an awesome weekend!

[@annagarcia9619]

Update: it worked for 3 pages then started having the black streak again. Any suggestions?

[@oniccaneomosii6979]

Thank you so much for the video, it helped me solve the problem that I had with my Canon printer. U r a 🌟

[@simond.9457]

Very clear and well done video! Helped a lot, thank you!

[@303electronics]

Your feedback is very much appreciated. Have a great day!!!

[@sunny-vv2vj]

Wow!! That was simple AND effective...THANKS!!

[@frozenflyify]

Thanks ! Worked perfectly.

[@goffta1]

Awesome! 2 minutes to fix this problem - the Epson WF-3720 doesn't have the removable film either. Thanks!

[@kentdannehl7047]

problem solved!!! Thanks. I spent an hour on the epson website and they never mentioned this

[@303electronics]

I'm glad you found the video and got the printer issue resolved. Thank you for the feedback. Have a great day!

[@albertramos1297]

THANK YOU it works also on Fuji xerox printer!!

[@moniquec4670]

Thank you so much! Such a simple solution!

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! Have a great day!

[@sealbreakers2685]

You're a lifesaver. Thank you!!

[@christianbagiwan1421]

Thank you !This help me so much.

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! I'm glad it did. Thank you for the feedback.

[@MrDavey2010]

Superb advice! thanks so much.

[@laurad70]

Annoying lines gone!! Thank you so very much for making this video!!

[@303electronics]

You're welcome!! Have a great day!

[@laurad70]

Thank you!! I hope you have a great day too!! With everything that's been going on in the world the past few months, I imagine you'll be helping many people now that a lot of us are working from home. I'm sure most of us don't have a maintenance contract on our machines at home.

[@timstudden3246]

Worked a treat - many thanks 👍👍

[@303electronics]

Glad it helped! Thank for the feedback.

[@HarryGoldsmith]

It worked! Thank you 😁so much! Such an easy solution!

[@303electronics]

I appreciate your feedback. Glad it worked for you!

[@iragossage7062]

It worked! Thank you!

[@jamesstephenson1128]

Solved my Problem! Thank you very much

[@303electronics]

You're welcome!

[@tru2hapi]

Thank you. fixed the streaks

[@richardhuang5907]

Thanks.. This solved my problem.

[@jimblanche5282]

Great Video, problem easily solved. Thanks

[@303electronics]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@WovenPit0]

Thank you this worked for me.

[@richiegumera6740]

thank you so much...i did it just now and voila clean as new

[@303electronics]

That's awesome! I hate to see printers thrown away when there is things like this that are overlooked! Enjoy your holiday season!

[@kathymilicicreative8724]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@303electronics]

Happy to help! Thank you for the comment. Really motivates me to post more videos. Enjoy your weekend!

[@youknowyoulikeit1000]

Thank you! It worked🤗

[@rbschwar1]

Thanks! Great video. Solved my problem!

[@303electronics]

That's great! Thanks for sharing!

[@emmorales3611]

Thank you so much!

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

Thanks for this. Problem solved!

[@MyLisa000]

Thank you for your help. All fixed :)

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you got it fixed.

[@followTheeWind]

very helpful, thank you!!

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! Glad it worked for you. Have a great day!

[@doctoremb]

Thank you from Emily and Michael. It helped!!!

[@303electronics]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing! I'm glad it did work!

[@jamilatalmat9377]

Thank you so much

[@wavingordrowning]

Great video, problem solved. Thanks!

[@303electronics]

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[@Gluluman]

thank you, great help I was going crazy A+

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! I'm glad you were able to fix the issue. Have a great day!

[@sued6221]

Thank you so much! I was worried I was going to have to buy a new one.

[@303electronics]

Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for the feedback. Have a great weekend!

[@canyonlakelivingbyrobertae1323]

MANY THANKS!

[@omaira1983]

Thank you

[@underworldmermaid502]

GONNA TRY THIS ON MY CANNON LASER PRINTER TY SO MUCH

[@303electronics]

Let us know how that goes. Good luck!

[@michelaser]

Thank you , it works

[@jimcurry5458]

Problem solved. Thanks!

[@israelrivera8025]

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[@303electronics]

Thanks. Be well!

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Thank you,

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[@solutionseeker11]

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[@alexmoreno7275]

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[@303electronics]

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[@kennyp54]

That did it. Thank you.

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[@303electronics]

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[@303electronics]

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[@mnl1130]

Wow .. tooo good... I Just fixed our scanner that took years for us to Fix lol.. vinaka

[@303electronics]

Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!