<div>
I have heard of instance whre changing the cable from the PC to the scanner fixes this. &nbsp;If it is not the cable, then the problem is most likely a failing CCD in the scanner and it will need service.
</div>


I have heard of instance whre changing the cable from the PC to the scanner fixes this.  If it is not the cable, then the problem is most likely a failing CCD in the scanner and it will need service.

<div>
<div class="content wysiwyg-content">
When scanning with my Scanjet 5100C, the white background of the doc appears colored in the viewer (purplish color). I'm scanning a bill which is mostly black text on a white background, blue logo at the top. Any ideas?
</div>
</div>


When scanning with my Scanjet 5100C, the white background of the doc appears colored in the viewer (purplish color). I'm scanning a bill which is mostly black text on a white background, blue logo at the top. Any ideas?

Scanner gets background color wrong, why?

A peripheral device is defined as a computer device, such as a keyboard or printer, that is not part of the essential computer (i.e., the memory and microprocessor). These auxiliary devices are intended to be connected to the computer and used in conjunction with it. Examples of external peripherals include mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor, external Zip drive or scanner, while internal peripherals include CD-ROM drive, CD-R drive or internal modem. Today's new devices, such as tablets, smartphones and wearable computing devices are considered peripherals as they can be connected and used on a computer system. The difference, however, is that these devices can run independently of the computer system.