Any tips on dark scans

TWQG

I've got an HP4300C scanner and Corel Photohouse 5. Everything, especially clad, comes out way too dark. I can lighten with the software a bit but it looses color and doesn't look natural. I've tried lid open and closed but doesn't make much of a difference. Are there ways to supplement the light, maybe flooding the bed with the lid open? How is everyone getting these great scans? Is dig camera the way to go?

darktone

TWQG- I have never used a scanner for coins so I am no help with that question but I do think digital cameras take a more natural looking picture. It is still hard to get a good picture of a dark coin but it can be done. mike

Dog97

Prop the top end of the slab or 2x2 on a pencil on the scan bed. The angle of light makes the scan more brilliant.