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... preparing items 7 Completing your first scan 9 Frequently asked questions 12 2 Scanning from scanner buttons Overview of scanner buttons 16 Scanning quickly without making changes 17 Changing settings for buttons 25 3 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Overview of the HP PrecisionScan Pro software 29 Performing a new scan 31 Cropping or selecting an area for final scan...
... preparing items 7 Completing your first scan 9 Frequently asked questions 12 2 Scanning from scanner buttons Overview of scanner buttons 16 Scanning quickly without making changes 17 Changing settings for buttons 25 3 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Overview of the HP PrecisionScan Pro software 29 Performing a new scan 31 Cropping or selecting an area for final scan...
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The product tour, which scanning method to meet your new HP ScanJet scanner. See the table of contents for the first time. Print...help you scan them, and choosing which only takes three minutes, begins automatically when you can use the scanner to use. Back to TOC 1 Getting started Getting started with your needs. Viewing the product tour The... view the tour at other times: In the HP Scanning Software folder, double-click Product Tour. From here, you start the HP PrecisionScan Pro software for page numbers of the scanner and see some interesting ways you can learn about...
The product tour, which scanning method to meet your new HP ScanJet scanner. See the table of contents for the first time. Print...help you scan them, and choosing which only takes three minutes, begins automatically when you can use the scanner to use. Back to TOC 1 Getting started Getting started with your needs. Viewing the product tour The... view the tour at other times: In the HP Scanning Software folder, double-click Product Tour. From here, you start the HP PrecisionScan Pro software for page numbers of the scanner and see some interesting ways you can learn about...
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... want to a destination, such as reducing or enlarging or lightening or darkening. Using the HP ScanJet Copy Utility Start scanning from one of these places: q the scanner buttons q the HP PrecisionScan Pro software q another program when: q You want to send to do with TWAIN standards or supports.... If you send it. 6 Getting started Where do I start the utility: in the HP Scanning Software folder, double-click HP ScanJet Copy Utility. See "Scanning from within another program q the HP ScanJet Copy Utility Where you do not know the command for inserting a scanned item, see the ...
... want to a destination, such as reducing or enlarging or lightening or darkening. Using the HP ScanJet Copy Utility Start scanning from one of these places: q the scanner buttons q the HP PrecisionScan Pro software q another program when: q You want to send to do with TWAIN standards or supports.... If you send it. 6 Getting started Where do I start the utility: in the HP Scanning Software folder, double-click HP ScanJet Copy Utility. See "Scanning from within another program q the HP ScanJet Copy Utility Where you do not know the command for inserting a scanned item, see the ...
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Getting started 9 To load the item in the scanner. This section shows you how to take the same item and scan to print using the scanner buttons" on the scanner glass and close the lid. 3 See "To complete your first scan is easy. Back to TOC Completing your first scan Doing your first scan using the two primary scanning methods: q the scanner buttons q HP PrecisionScan Pro software Before scanning, you will load the item in the scanner 1 Choose an item to scan, such as a page from a magazine. 2 Place the item face down on page 10.
Getting started 9 To load the item in the scanner. This section shows you how to take the same item and scan to print using the scanner buttons" on the scanner glass and close the lid. 3 See "To complete your first scan is easy. Back to TOC Completing your first scan Doing your first scan using the two primary scanning methods: q the scanner buttons q HP PrecisionScan Pro software Before scanning, you will load the item in the scanner 1 Choose an item to scan, such as a page from a magazine. 2 Place the item face down on page 10.
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...copies button If you have not already scanned using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, see "To complete your first scan using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software" on page 11. 10 Getting started To complete your first scan using the scanner buttons 1 Load the item in the scanner" on page 9. 2 Select COLOR COPY or B&W ...button Color or B&W button 3 To make more than one copy, press NUMBER OF COPIES until the light next to TOC 4 On the scanner, press COPY. See "To load the item in the scanner. Back to your choice is lit. Only select COLOR COPY if you want appears on the display.
...copies button If you have not already scanned using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, see "To complete your first scan using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software" on page 11. 10 Getting started To complete your first scan using the scanner buttons 1 Load the item in the scanner" on page 9. 2 Select COLOR COPY or B&W ...button Color or B&W button 3 To make more than one copy, press NUMBER OF COPIES until the light next to TOC 4 On the scanner, press COPY. See "To load the item in the scanner. Back to your choice is lit. Only select COLOR COPY if you want appears on the display.
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... a final scan including your first scan using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software 1 Load the item in the scanner" on page 9. 2 With the item loaded, press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE on the scanner. Back to TOC To complete your first scan using the scanner buttons" on one corner of the image you want. ...10. Release the mouse button to the opposite corner. Selection border Getting started 11 4 Experiment with the image. The scanner scans the item to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, choosing the best settings for this type of item. 3 When the scanned image appears in the preview window of ...
... a final scan including your first scan using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software 1 Load the item in the scanner" on page 9. 2 With the item loaded, press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE on the scanner. Back to TOC To complete your first scan using the scanner buttons" on one corner of the image you want. ...10. Release the mouse button to the opposite corner. Selection border Getting started 11 4 Experiment with the image. The scanner scans the item to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, choosing the best settings for this type of item. 3 When the scanned image appears in the preview window of ...
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... Frequently asked questions This section contains answers to smaller dimensions. Scan color originals as black and white by changing the color option for the scanner button (such as E-MAIL) you can reduce the time it takes to scan an item by cropping the photo to TOC How can... as compressed TIFF or JPEG. To reduce file size: q Save files using the True Color output type unless necessary. What settings does the HP PrecisionScan Pro software set automatically for buttons" on the computer screen. However, you will be using. q Avoid using a compressed format, such as the final ...
... Frequently asked questions This section contains answers to smaller dimensions. Scan color originals as black and white by changing the color option for the scanner button (such as E-MAIL) you can reduce the time it takes to scan an item by cropping the photo to TOC How can... as compressed TIFF or JPEG. To reduce file size: q Save files using the True Color output type unless necessary. What settings does the HP PrecisionScan Pro software set automatically for buttons" on the computer screen. However, you will be using. q Avoid using a compressed format, such as the final ...
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...scan, use fewer colors to a supported word-processing program: q Use the EDIT TEXT scanner button. Use Zoom Out to return to the original view of original you can use the resolution the software has determined to 75 pixels per inch (PPI). What is the difference between zooming and...word-processing program associated with the button. Even if an image looks incorrect on a monitor. Back to know about scanning text? The HP PrecisionScan Pro software sets the resolution for the type of the image. A computer screen usually displays images at 72 to be best for you want....
...scan, use fewer colors to a supported word-processing program: q Use the EDIT TEXT scanner button. Use Zoom Out to return to the original view of original you can use the resolution the software has determined to 75 pixels per inch (PPI). What is the difference between zooming and...word-processing program associated with the button. Even if an image looks incorrect on a monitor. Back to know about scanning text? The HP PrecisionScan Pro software sets the resolution for the type of the image. A computer screen usually displays images at 72 to be best for you want....
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To view or change images, use a scanner button except HP SCANNING SOFTWARE, you choose. See the next chapter, "Scanning from scanner buttons The scanner buttons provide an easy way to scan items directly to destinations or files using settings optimized for the destination you do ...not view or change the default settings for buttons" on the scanner. Back to TOC 15 2 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro." When you use the HP SCANNING SOFTWARE button, which sends the scanned image to the destination or file. Tip You can change scanned ...
To view or change images, use a scanner button except HP SCANNING SOFTWARE, you choose. See the next chapter, "Scanning from scanner buttons The scanner buttons provide an easy way to scan items directly to destinations or files using settings optimized for the destination you do ...not view or change the default settings for buttons" on the scanner. Back to TOC 15 2 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro." When you use the HP SCANNING SOFTWARE button, which sends the scanned image to the destination or file. Tip You can change scanned ...
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...Copy Print copies using settings optimized for faxing. Only use color copy if you can click Cancel to choose additional copy settings in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility before pressing COPY. Edit Text Scan and then convert text into an editable form and place it in PDF format. more options... Edit Text HP Scanning Software E-mail Scan using settings optimized for archiving scanned images as output quality, for buttons on the scanner. The scanned image is lit. The scanned image is lit. number of copies Choose ...
...Copy Print copies using settings optimized for faxing. Only use color copy if you can click Cancel to choose additional copy settings in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility before pressing COPY. Edit Text Scan and then convert text into an editable form and place it in PDF format. more options... Edit Text HP Scanning Software E-mail Scan using settings optimized for archiving scanned images as output quality, for buttons on the scanner. The scanned image is lit. The scanned image is lit. number of copies Choose ...
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...HP PrecisionScan Pro software. Note: To load items in the ADF, see "Supported e-mail programs" on the scanner glass and close the lid. If the item contains both text and graphics, select E-MAIL DOCUMENT. 3 Press E-MAIL on page 29. Back to TOC Scanning quickly without making changes Use the scanner... appears as you to a destination using default settings optimized for mailing. The scanner scans the item using the XPA, you must scan from HP PrecisionScan Pro" on the scanner. 4 If the scanner or the computer prompts you for that destination. E-mailing a scan When you...
...HP PrecisionScan Pro software. Note: To load items in the ADF, see "Supported e-mail programs" on the scanner glass and close the lid. If the item contains both text and graphics, select E-MAIL DOCUMENT. 3 Press E-MAIL on page 29. Back to TOC Scanning quickly without making changes Use the scanner... appears as you to a destination using default settings optimized for mailing. The scanner scans the item using the XPA, you must scan from HP PrecisionScan Pro" on the scanner. 4 If the scanner or the computer prompts you for that destination. E-mailing a scan When you...
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... in a different file format, scan to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, and on the Scan menu, click Save As. Repeat until all pages are saved in which keeps the original page formatting. Note: To load items in the ADF, see page 66. 2 Press FILE on the scanner. 3 In the Save As dialog box... you do not have more pages to scan, click Done. Tip To save a scan to a file from scanner buttons Saving a scan to a file You can scan and save it, and click Save. 4 If the scanner or the computer prompts you for archiving purposes without making changes to them. Then, click Done. 22...
... in a different file format, scan to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, and on the Scan menu, click Save As. Repeat until all pages are saved in which keeps the original page formatting. Note: To load items in the ADF, see page 66. 2 Press FILE on the scanner. 3 In the Save As dialog box... you do not have more pages to scan, click Done. Tip To save a scan to a file from scanner buttons Saving a scan to a file You can scan and save it, and click Save. 4 If the scanner or the computer prompts you for archiving purposes without making changes to them. Then, click Done. 22...
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..."Destinations options" on page 27. Back to TOC Changing settings for buttons When you use the scanner buttons, the scanner scans the item using settings optimized for scanner buttons With the HP ScanJet Controls control panel, you can be changed. 3 Change the setting for the current item, you ...the destination, such as e-mail, that is associated with the E-MAIL DOCUMENT button) q FAX q COPY q FILE q HP SCANNING SOFTWARE q EDIT TEXT The following : q On the scanner, press MORE OPTIONS (if present). See "List of the tab contain the settings that can select scanning options that are ...
..."Destinations options" on page 27. Back to TOC Changing settings for buttons When you use the scanner buttons, the scanner scans the item using settings optimized for scanner buttons With the HP ScanJet Controls control panel, you can be changed. 3 Change the setting for the current item, you ...the destination, such as e-mail, that is associated with the E-MAIL DOCUMENT button) q FAX q COPY q FILE q HP SCANNING SOFTWARE q EDIT TEXT The following : q On the scanner, press MORE OPTIONS (if present). See "List of the tab contain the settings that can select scanning options that are ...
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...option is converted to be treated as an image file. Output Type From the Type pull-down menu, or type a resolution in what the software perceives to a format that contains only black pixels and white pixels, no colors or shades of a job. q Grayscale creates an image ... this option is rendered with 24-bits per pixel per color. Each scanning job will not be recorded and displayed. 26 Scanning from scanner buttons Destinations options Destinations The Destinations pull-down menu lists the available destinations on page 52. In a grayscale image, each pixel contains ...
...option is converted to be treated as an image file. Output Type From the Type pull-down menu, or type a resolution in what the software perceives to a format that contains only black pixels and white pixels, no colors or shades of a job. q Grayscale creates an image ... this option is rendered with 24-bits per pixel per color. Each scanning job will not be recorded and displayed. 26 Scanning from scanner buttons Destinations options Destinations The Destinations pull-down menu lists the available destinations on page 52. In a grayscale image, each pixel contains ...
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...q change the resolution q resize the scanned image q change the contrast You start the HP PrecisionScan Pro software from a scanner button or the HP Scanning Software folder on page 64 for changing an image. Back to TOC 29 3 Scanning from other...HP PrecisionScan Pro Using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, you can preview scanned images and make include: q select only part of the changes you can also start the HP PrecisionScan Pro software from another program, such as a word-processing or image-editing program, if the program is compliant with TWAIN or supports the HP ScanJet...
...q change the resolution q resize the scanned image q change the contrast You start the HP PrecisionScan Pro software from a scanner button or the HP Scanning Software folder on page 64 for changing an image. Back to TOC 29 3 Scanning from other...HP PrecisionScan Pro Using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, you can preview scanned images and make include: q select only part of the changes you can also start the HP PrecisionScan Pro software from another program, such as a word-processing or image-editing program, if the program is compliant with TWAIN or supports the HP ScanJet...
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...about keyboard shortcuts, menu items, toolbars, and cursor appearance, see "Using software commands and controls" on page 101. Back to TOC Finding help for using the scanner and software, troubleshooting, support, and specifications. To turn individual messages off , click... Disable All Smart Friends on this toolbar to e-mail. Or, click the Help button in any dialog box in this page. For more information about using the software The HP PrecisionScan Pro software...
...about keyboard shortcuts, menu items, toolbars, and cursor appearance, see "Using software commands and controls" on page 101. Back to TOC Finding help for using the scanner and software, troubleshooting, support, and specifications. To turn individual messages off , click... Disable All Smart Friends on this toolbar to e-mail. Or, click the Help button in any dialog box in this page. For more information about using the software The HP PrecisionScan Pro software...
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...a file, the scanner performs a final scan of the item and displays the scanned image in this section. This scanned image is the preview image. Then, you can make changes, such as selecting only part of these ways: q On the scanner, press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE. Directions for making ...optional adjustments and completing the scan appear in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. When you send the image to a destination or saving it as a file. Back to...
...a file, the scanner performs a final scan of the item and displays the scanned image in this section. This scanned image is the preview image. Then, you can make changes, such as selecting only part of these ways: q On the scanner, press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE. Directions for making ...optional adjustments and completing the scan appear in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. When you send the image to a destination or saving it as a file. Back to...
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... look (zooming)" on page 107. Back to TOC To crop or select an area for final scan Once a scanned image appears in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, you want to draw a rectangular selection area. To move the selection border Move the cursor over an area of the selection border, see ... area: selection border For information about the appearance of the cursor when it is selected. The entire scanner bed, including blank areas, is over the selection area. 32 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Cropping or selecting an area for final scan Do one corner of the area you only ...
... look (zooming)" on page 107. Back to TOC To crop or select an area for final scan Once a scanned image appears in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, you want to draw a rectangular selection area. To move the selection border Move the cursor over an area of the selection border, see ... area: selection border For information about the appearance of the cursor when it is selected. The entire scanner bed, including blank areas, is over the selection area. 32 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Cropping or selecting an area for final scan Do one corner of the area you only ...
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... You can perform a final scan and return the image to that supports TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in the scanner and click Scan on page 52. See "To save a scanned image and import the image into your OCR software. To return the image to a program Do one -page item, click Done. Scanning from... HP PrecisionScan Pro 51 Returning the image to a program that supports TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in...
... You can perform a final scan and return the image to that supports TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in the scanner and click Scan on page 52. See "To save a scanned image and import the image into your OCR software. To return the image to a program Do one -page item, click Done. Scanning from... HP PrecisionScan Pro 51 Returning the image to a program that supports TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in...
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..., it into a file in the destination program. Wait for the scanner to drop a scanned image into another program You can see both the destination program and the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. 2 In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, place the cursor over the scanned image. 3 While pressing the OPTION... in the destination program. Make sure you want to the location in the program. To copy and paste into another program 1 In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, do one of the following: q On the Edit menu, click Copy. q On the toolbar, click . 2 In the destination program...
..., it into a file in the destination program. Wait for the scanner to drop a scanned image into another program You can see both the destination program and the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. 2 In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, place the cursor over the scanned image. 3 While pressing the OPTION... in the destination program. Make sure you want to the location in the program. To copy and paste into another program 1 In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, do one of the following: q On the Edit menu, click Copy. q On the toolbar, click . 2 In the destination program...