what's wrong with my scan

[yuexiachou29]

The line isn't on the negative. but appears on the scanned file.
has anyone had the same problem?
What's the cause?

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[Preston]

What make and model is your scanner?

Were you directly on the glass, or were you using a holder of some sort?

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[yuexiachou29]

using Imacon Flextight X5 with holder

[fishbulb]

You may want to search google for your issue.

A quick search found this thread: http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?76498-Problem-with-the-scanner-Imacon-Flextight-Precision-III You may be missing a tooth on your tension belt.

Or, you may have contamination on your light tube: https://www.flickr.com/groups/17465129@N00/discuss/72157640986723514/

Or you may need new belts and/or a new lamp: https://www.flickr.com/groups/17465129@N00/discuss/72157627111211764/

https://www.google.com/search?q=imacon+flextight+banding

[chrism]

I have had the same issues with my X1. Solved by cleaning off the light bulb. Now I use a dust cover for the machine when not in use.