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...-panel buttons 5 Scan from the HP Solution Center 5 Scan from other software programs 6 Preview a scanned image 6 Change scan settings ...6 Scan pictures and documents 6 Select original type - document or picture 7 Scan pictures ...7 Scan multiple pictures with screen reader software 3 Button Disable Utility ...4 How to a PDF file ...8 E-mail a document or picture 9 Make copies ...9 Scan film ...10 Scan positives (such as 35 mm slides) or negatives 10 Tips for scanning transparent items 12 2 Care and maintenance Clean the scanner glass ...13 Clean the transparent materials adapter...
...-panel buttons 5 Scan from the HP Solution Center 5 Scan from other software programs 6 Preview a scanned image 6 Change scan settings ...6 Scan pictures and documents 6 Select original type - document or picture 7 Scan pictures ...7 Scan multiple pictures with screen reader software 3 Button Disable Utility ...4 How to a PDF file ...8 E-mail a document or picture 9 Make copies ...9 Scan film ...10 Scan positives (such as 35 mm slides) or negatives 10 Tips for scanning transparent items 12 2 Care and maintenance Clean the scanner glass ...13 Clean the transparent materials adapter...
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Scanner operation problems 16 Scanner will not turn on ...17 Scanner does not scan right away 17 Buttons appear not to work 17 Issues with scanning documents or text (OCR 18 Scanned image is fuzzy ...18 Scanner is scanning items very slowly 18 Scanner glass needs to be cleaned 18 Slides, negatives, and TMA issues 19 The image cannot be enlarged 19 Incorrect colors print, or the image is too light or dark 19 Dots or streaks appear in the...
Scanner operation problems 16 Scanner will not turn on ...17 Scanner does not scan right away 17 Buttons appear not to work 17 Issues with scanning documents or text (OCR 18 Scanned image is fuzzy ...18 Scanner is scanning items very slowly 18 Scanner glass needs to be cleaned 18 Slides, negatives, and TMA issues 19 The image cannot be enlarged 19 Incorrect colors print, or the image is too light or dark 19 Dots or streaks appear in the...
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...; Accessibility • How to use the HP Photosmart software • Front panel and accessories overview • Scanning overview • Change scan settings • Scan pictures and documents • Make copies • Scan film Where to get additional information about using this guide on the software CD. 1 How to use the scanner This manual describes how to use the scanner 3 Click View or print guides. This section presents an overview of this User Guide on the CD, do...
...; Accessibility • How to use the HP Photosmart software • Front panel and accessories overview • Scanning overview • Change scan settings • Scan pictures and documents • Make copies • Scan film Where to get additional information about using this guide on the software CD. 1 How to use the scanner This manual describes how to use the scanner 3 Click View or print guides. This section presents an overview of this User Guide on the CD, do...
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... applies to make a copy. Instructions for using the front-panel buttons are located in one or more pages and saves them as scanning pictures and documents. Scan to use the front-panel buttons, see Scan film. Scanning overview Start scanning in this manual. For more information about how to PDF button (G2710 model only) Scans one of these ways: • Scan from the scanner front-panel buttons • Scan from the HP Solution Center • Scan from other software programs • Preview a scanned image Scan from the HP Solution...
... applies to make a copy. Instructions for using the front-panel buttons are located in one or more pages and saves them as scanning pictures and documents. Scan to use the front-panel buttons, see Scan film. Scanning overview Start scanning in this manual. For more information about how to PDF button (G2710 model only) Scans one of these ways: • Scan from the scanner front-panel buttons • Scan from the HP Solution Center • Scan from other software programs • Preview a scanned image Scan from the HP Solution...
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... device. To change . To get help with one HP device, click the icon for that are unsure whether the program is compliant or what the option is, see the Change scan settings section. On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Solution Center icon. Generally, the program is TWAIN compliant. Change scan settings You can scan an image directly into one of settings you scanning? dialog box. Scan pictures and documents Use the Scan button to HP, and then click HP...
... device. To change . To get help with one HP device, click the icon for that are unsure whether the program is compliant or what the option is, see the Change scan settings section. On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Solution Center icon. Generally, the program is TWAIN compliant. Change scan settings You can scan an image directly into one of settings you scanning? dialog box. Scan pictures and documents Use the Scan button to HP, and then click HP...
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... information, see Scan pictures. Scan pictures and documents 7 document or picture You have two choices for scanning a picture. The scanner optimizes settings based on the HP scanning device glass. For scanning slides or negatives, see Preview a scanned image. 1. dialog box. Also see Scan film. Press the Scan button ( ). The What are you want. dialog box appears. 3. Click Scan. 6. When the scan is finished, place an item on the scanner glass, as indicated by default. The scanned image is named...
... information, see Scan pictures. Scan pictures and documents 7 document or picture You have two choices for scanning a picture. The scanner optimizes settings based on the HP scanning device glass. For scanning slides or negatives, see Preview a scanned image. 1. dialog box. Also see Scan film. Press the Scan button ( ). The What are you want. dialog box appears. 3. Click Scan. 6. When the scan is finished, place an item on the scanner glass, as indicated by default. The scanned image is named...
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... options: • Color - Click Scan. 8 How to HP Scanjet G2710 Photo Scanner only. Place the original face down on the scanner glass, as a PDF file. 1. Press the Scan to scan documents. Press the Scan button ( ). This is the default setting. • Grayscale - This is the best option for scanning a black and white graphic, but it is not suitable for color or grayscale originals if you want to scan another document or page. 6. NOTE: If...
... options: • Color - Click Scan. 8 How to HP Scanjet G2710 Photo Scanner only. Place the original face down on the scanner glass, as a PDF file. 1. Press the Scan to scan documents. Press the Scan button ( ). This is the default setting. • Grayscale - This is the best option for scanning a black and white graphic, but it is not suitable for color or grayscale originals if you want to scan another document or page. 6. NOTE: If...
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... a printer. The E-mail Settings dialog box appears. Adjust the settings, and then complete the scan. The copy is printed on the glass and click Scan to complete and send the e-mail with all pages, click Done. Make copies 9 When you are finished with that you click Done, the software sends the scanned file to your default e-mail program to scan another document or page. 6. Press the Scan button ( ). Click Scan. 6. NOTE: To change the image...
... a printer. The E-mail Settings dialog box appears. Adjust the settings, and then complete the scan. The copy is printed on the glass and click Scan to complete and send the e-mail with all pages, click Done. Make copies 9 When you are finished with that you click Done, the software sends the scanned file to your default e-mail program to scan another document or page. 6. Press the Scan button ( ). Click Scan. 6. NOTE: To change the image...
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This section contains information about using the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan positives, including 35 mm slides, and negatives. • Scan positives (such as 35 mm slides) or negatives • Tips for scanning transparent items Scan positives (such as 35 mm slides) or negatives The transparent materials adapter (TMA) in this model enables you to use the scanner Figure 1-1 Scan slides 10 How to scan two 35 mm slides at one time or two negatives. Chapter 1 Scan film NOTE: This section applies to the HP Scanjet G2710 Photo Scanner only.
This section contains information about using the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan positives, including 35 mm slides, and negatives. • Scan positives (such as 35 mm slides) or negatives • Tips for scanning transparent items Scan positives (such as 35 mm slides) or negatives The transparent materials adapter (TMA) in this model enables you to use the scanner Figure 1-1 Scan slides 10 How to scan two 35 mm slides at one time or two negatives. Chapter 1 Scan film NOTE: This section applies to the HP Scanjet G2710 Photo Scanner only.
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... placing an item on the glass. Clean the glass by using a soft, lint-free cloth that have finished, reconnect the USB cable and power cable to clean the underside of your scanner model. HP Scanjet G2710 Photo Scanner Clean the TMA with glass cleaner and wipe the TMA. In the HP Solution Center, click Help, and then select the Help section for your scanner helps ensure higher-quality scans. CAUTION: Use only glass cleaner. Doing so can...
... placing an item on the glass. Clean the glass by using a soft, lint-free cloth that have finished, reconnect the USB cable and power cable to clean the underside of your scanner model. HP Scanjet G2710 Photo Scanner Clean the TMA with glass cleaner and wipe the TMA. In the HP Solution Center, click Help, and then select the Help section for your scanner helps ensure higher-quality scans. CAUTION: Use only glass cleaner. Doing so can...
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... the scanner lamp does not turn the computer on , a problem might exist with the scanner and the transparent materials adapter (TMA). • Scanner initialization or hardware problems • Scanner operation problems • Slides, negatives, and TMA issues • Scanner installation troubleshooting Scanner initialization or hardware problems This section contains solutions for initialization and hardware problems. • Reset the scanner • Test the scanner hardware • Scanner has stopped working properly. When connected correctly, the USB connector will turn on...
... the scanner lamp does not turn the computer on , a problem might exist with the scanner and the transparent materials adapter (TMA). • Scanner initialization or hardware problems • Scanner operation problems • Slides, negatives, and TMA issues • Scanner installation troubleshooting Scanner initialization or hardware problems This section contains solutions for initialization and hardware problems. • Reset the scanner • Test the scanner hardware • Scanner has stopped working properly. When connected correctly, the USB connector will turn on...
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... select the HP Photosmart software. c. ClickAdd or Remove Programs (in Windows XP, click Start, and then click Control Panel). Reinstall, using the power switch, wait 60 seconds, and then turn on your scanner. Also, see if the scanner is scanning items very slowly • Scanner glass needs to see Scan troubleshooting in order. Click Remove. When you can use the onscreen Help to the Help, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on . 3. Chapter 3 Scanner has stopped working . A cable might...
... select the HP Photosmart software. c. ClickAdd or Remove Programs (in Windows XP, click Start, and then click Control Panel). Reinstall, using the power switch, wait 60 seconds, and then turn on your scanner. Also, see if the scanner is scanning items very slowly • Scanner glass needs to see Scan troubleshooting in order. Click Remove. When you can use the onscreen Help to the Help, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on . 3. Chapter 3 Scanner has stopped working . A cable might...
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... USB cable, the TMA cable, and the power cable are working. Scanner does not scan right away If the scanner has not been used to disable the buttons. If the scanner lamp needs to warm up, it back on again. • Restart your scanner model from the list. • Open Properties, and then click the Events tab. Scanner operation problems 17 Scanner will not turn on If the scanner will not turn it takes a moment after starting...
... USB cable, the TMA cable, and the power cable are working. Scanner does not scan right away If the scanner has not been used to disable the buttons. If the scanner lamp needs to warm up, it back on again. • Restart your scanner model from the list. • Open Properties, and then click the Events tab. Scanner operation problems 17 Scanner will not turn on If the scanner will not turn it takes a moment after starting...
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... might be cleaned Clean the scanner glass under the following selections during scanner setup. Allow the glass to dry thoroughly before scanning another image. 18 Troubleshooting Scanner is installed by default when you can edit on your computer exactly as it , make sure that you make corrections as necessary. • To change the resolution, open the HP Solution Center, and then click Settings. To change text scanning options, click the Scan Document Settings button in...
... might be cleaned Clean the scanner glass under the following selections during scanner setup. Allow the glass to dry thoroughly before scanning another image. 18 Troubleshooting Scanner is installed by default when you can edit on your computer exactly as it , make sure that you make corrections as necessary. • To change the resolution, open the HP Solution Center, and then click Settings. To change text scanning options, click the Scan Document Settings button in...
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Slides, negatives, and TMA issues NOTE: This section applies to HP Scanjet G2710 Photo Scanner only. For more details, see Care and maintenance. The TMA does not work at all The cable might be made correctly. Slides, negatives, and TMA issues 19 Use Resize to change the size of for transparent materials are dark • Check to see the image area you want to scan. • The settings for one slide or negative. Select...
Slides, negatives, and TMA issues NOTE: This section applies to HP Scanjet G2710 Photo Scanner only. For more details, see Care and maintenance. The TMA does not work at all The cable might be made correctly. Slides, negatives, and TMA issues 19 Use Resize to change the size of for transparent materials are dark • Check to see the image area you want to scan. • The settings for one slide or negative. Select...
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... be working . To reinstall the HP Scanning software, you insert the CD, an installation interface launches automatically. Click Add or Remove Programs (in Windows XP, click Start, and then click Control Panel). 2. Unplug the scanner USB cable from the computer. 7. When you must have the HP Photosmart software CD. 1. Click Remove. 4. Reinstall the software, using the HP Photosmart software CD that Scan positives, including 35 mm slides, using the TMA or Scan negatives using the Transparent Materials Adapter (TMA...
... be working . To reinstall the HP Scanning software, you insert the CD, an installation interface launches automatically. Click Add or Remove Programs (in Windows XP, click Start, and then click Control Panel). 2. Unplug the scanner USB cable from the computer. 7. When you must have the HP Photosmart software CD. 1. Click Remove. 4. Reinstall the software, using the HP Photosmart software CD that Scan positives, including 35 mm slides, using the TMA or Scan negatives using the Transparent Materials Adapter (TMA...
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... materials adapter (TMA) specifications NOTE: This section applies to the HP Scanjet G2710 Photo Scanner only. HP conserves resources by scanner For power consumption data, information on power supplies, and regulatory information, see the regulatory_supplement.htm file on ENERGY STAR guidelines, go to the following material that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. For more information on the HP Photosmart software CD. registered service...
... materials adapter (TMA) specifications NOTE: This section applies to the HP Scanjet G2710 Photo Scanner only. HP conserves resources by scanner For power consumption data, information on power supplies, and regulatory information, see the regulatory_supplement.htm file on ENERGY STAR guidelines, go to the following material that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. For more information on the HP Photosmart software CD. registered service...
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.... Use this file, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on this scanner: Windows environment: • To prevent buttons from the list of the page. You can use the same utility to disable the buttons. HP Scanjet Web site Visit www.hp.com and select your desktop, and then click Help. 5 Product support This section describes the options for scanning more information about the Button Disable Utility, see the scanner User Guide. • The scanner User Guide is...
.... Use this file, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on this scanner: Windows environment: • To prevent buttons from the list of the page. You can use the same utility to disable the buttons. HP Scanjet Web site Visit www.hp.com and select your desktop, and then click Help. 5 Product support This section describes the options for scanning more information about the Button Disable Utility, see the scanner User Guide. • The scanner User Guide is...
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... Services 28 HP Photosmart settings 6 start 4 uninstall 20 HP Scanjet Web site 25 HP Solution Center Help 3 scan from 5 start 4 humidity specifications 23 I install software troubleshoot 20 L languages, user guide 3 localized user guides 3 M mercury disposal 23 multiple picture scans 7 N negatives, scan crop images 12 models, scanner 10 tips 12 troubleshoot 19 with HP Scanjet G4010 10 O OCR troubleshoot 18 onscreen Help 3 operating environment specifications 23 order maintenance supplies 14 originals types of 7 P parts, order 14 PDF files, scan to 4 PDF, scan to 8 photographs color correction...
... Services 28 HP Photosmart settings 6 start 4 uninstall 20 HP Scanjet Web site 25 HP Solution Center Help 3 scan from 5 start 4 humidity specifications 23 I install software troubleshoot 20 L languages, user guide 3 localized user guides 3 M mercury disposal 23 multiple picture scans 7 N negatives, scan crop images 12 models, scanner 10 tips 12 troubleshoot 19 with HP Scanjet G4010 10 O OCR troubleshoot 18 onscreen Help 3 operating environment specifications 23 order maintenance supplies 14 originals types of 7 P parts, order 14 PDF files, scan to 4 PDF, scan to 8 photographs color correction...
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... S scan documents 8 e-mail 9 from front panel buttons 5 from the HP Solution Center 5 from TWAIN software 6 models, scanner 10 multiple pictures 7 original types 7 pictures 7 preview image 6 slides or negatives with HP Scanjet G4010 10 transparent items 12 Scan button 4, 7, 8 Scan Film button 4 Scan to PDF button 8 Scan to Share button 4 scanner hardware test 15 reset 15 troubleshoot 16 scanner glass, clean 13 scanner specifications 22 screen reader software 3 settings, scan 6 size specifications, scanner 22 slides, scan crop images 12 models, scanner 10 tips 12 troubleshoot 19 with HP Scanjet...
... S scan documents 8 e-mail 9 from front panel buttons 5 from the HP Solution Center 5 from TWAIN software 6 models, scanner 10 multiple pictures 7 original types 7 pictures 7 preview image 6 slides or negatives with HP Scanjet G4010 10 transparent items 12 Scan button 4, 7, 8 Scan Film button 4 Scan to PDF button 8 Scan to Share button 4 scanner hardware test 15 reset 15 troubleshoot 16 scanner glass, clean 13 scanner specifications 22 screen reader software 3 settings, scan 6 size specifications, scanner 22 slides, scan crop images 12 models, scanner 10 tips 12 troubleshoot 19 with HP Scanjet...
