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...software...2 Set up the hardware...4 Test the installation...8 2 Scanner front panel buttons Power Save button...9 Quick start buttons...9 Copy buttons...10 Scan Document To buttons...10 Tools button...10 Cancel button...11 3 HP Smart Document Scan Software Profiles View profiles...12 View quick...start button labels 13 4 Where to get additional information User Guide...14 HP Smart Document Scan Software Help 14 HP Scanner Tools Utility help 15 Technical Resources...15 5 Troubleshooting Scanner error messages...16 Scanner does not work after installation 18 6 Product care and support Care and...
...software...2 Set up the hardware...4 Test the installation...8 2 Scanner front panel buttons Power Save button...9 Quick start buttons...9 Copy buttons...10 Scan Document To buttons...10 Tools button...10 Cancel button...11 3 HP Smart Document Scan Software Profiles View profiles...12 View quick...start button labels 13 4 Where to get additional information User Guide...14 HP Smart Document Scan Software Help 14 HP Scanner Tools Utility help 15 Technical Resources...15 5 Troubleshooting Scanner error messages...16 Scanner does not work after installation 18 6 Product care and support Care and...
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.... Install the software. 3. Items shipped in the box. 2. Install the scanning software before connecting the USB cable. 2 HP Scanjet N8400 series Set up the scanner: 1. Be sure to remove any shipping tape. 1 HP Scanjet N8400 series scanner 2 Automatic document feeder (ADF) and ADF input tray 3 Power cable 4 USB cable 5 Scanning software CDs (For more information...8 Setup and Support Guide (this book) Install the software CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable to set up the hardware. 4. Test the installation. 1 Scanner set up Follow these steps to the computer yet.
.... Install the software. 3. Items shipped in the box. 2. Install the scanning software before connecting the USB cable. 2 HP Scanjet N8400 series Set up the scanner: 1. Be sure to remove any shipping tape. 1 HP Scanjet N8400 series scanner 2 Automatic document feeder (ADF) and ADF input tray 3 Power cable 4 USB cable 5 Scanning software CDs (For more information...8 Setup and Support Guide (this book) Install the software CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable to set up the hardware. 4. Test the installation. 1 Scanner set up Follow these steps to the computer yet.
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... You must install the HP Scanjet Drivers and Tools in order to use HP Smart Document Scan Software Use to create high-quality scans from multi-page documents and to automate scanning tasks you will be available for using the scanner with the scanner. HP Scanning Software CD Programs Software... c. If you plan to use different scanning applications, you do not need to scan. HP Scanjet Drivers and Tools Includes the ISIS/TWAIN drivers, the HP Document Copy software, and the HP Scanner Tools Utility. This additional software might not be asked to select the initial setting for the...
... You must install the HP Scanjet Drivers and Tools in order to use HP Smart Document Scan Software Use to create high-quality scans from multi-page documents and to automate scanning tasks you will be available for using the scanner with the scanner. HP Scanning Software CD Programs Software... c. If you plan to use different scanning applications, you do not need to scan. HP Scanjet Drivers and Tools Includes the ISIS/TWAIN drivers, the HP Document Copy software, and the HP Scanner Tools Utility. This additional software might not be asked to select the initial setting for the...
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... up the hardware Complete the following tasks in the sockets on the scanner, and then gently lower the ADF onto the scanner. Set up the scanner hardware and prepare it for the scanner to scan typed documents with the sockets on the scanner. 4 HP Scanjet N8400 series Readiris Pro CD Programs I.R.I .S. ScanSoft PaperPort CD Programs ScanSoft PaperPort...
... up the hardware Complete the following tasks in the sockets on the scanner, and then gently lower the ADF onto the scanner. Set up the scanner hardware and prepare it for the scanner to scan typed documents with the sockets on the scanner. 4 HP Scanjet N8400 series Readiris Pro CD Programs I.R.I .S. ScanSoft PaperPort CD Programs ScanSoft PaperPort...
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Turn the thumbscrews on the scanner. English CAUTION: Do not attempt to install the ADF in step 1. The ADF must be installed in the opened position as described in the closed position. 3. Connect the accessory cable to the closed position. Set up the hardware 5 Install the ADF input tray. 4. Keep fingers away from the ADF hinges. 2. After installing the ADF, lower the ADF to the accessory cable port on the connector until they are tight.
Turn the thumbscrews on the scanner. English CAUTION: Do not attempt to install the ADF in step 1. The ADF must be installed in the opened position as described in the closed position. 3. Connect the accessory cable to the closed position. Set up the hardware 5 Install the ADF input tray. 4. Keep fingers away from the ADF hinges. 2. After installing the ADF, lower the ADF to the accessory cable port on the connector until they are tight.
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...( ) button on the scanner front panel to put the scanner in Where to get additional information. Use the USB cable that came with the USB cable. NOTE: After using a USB port on the back of the computer for a more reliable connection to the scanner. 6 HP Scanjet N8400 series Chapter 1 NOTE:... For help uninstalling the ADF, see the Care and maintenance section of the scanner to the on position. Connect the power cable 1.
...( ) button on the scanner front panel to put the scanner in Where to get additional information. Use the USB cable that came with the USB cable. NOTE: After using a USB port on the back of the computer for a more reliable connection to the scanner. 6 HP Scanjet N8400 series Chapter 1 NOTE:... For help uninstalling the ADF, see the Care and maintenance section of the scanner to the on position. Connect the power cable 1.
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...in the Troubleshooting section of this guide. 6. CAUTION: Wait two minutes for use 1. English Prepare the scanner for the components to feed the cloth through the scanner. Gently open the HP Scanner Tools Utility. Remove the cleaning cloth and unfold it. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. 5. Repeat Step...Click the Clean button to dry before inserting paper into the document feeder. 4. See "Scanner does not work after installation" on the scanner front panel to open the HP paper-path cleaning cloth package that the hardware installation was successful, the drivers and tools are...
...in the Troubleshooting section of this guide. 6. CAUTION: Wait two minutes for use 1. English Prepare the scanner for the components to feed the cloth through the scanner. Gently open the HP Scanner Tools Utility. Remove the cleaning cloth and unfold it. 3. Click the Maintenance tab. 5. Repeat Step...Click the Clean button to dry before inserting paper into the document feeder. 4. See "Scanner does not work after installation" on the scanner front panel to open the HP paper-path cleaning cloth package that the hardware installation was successful, the drivers and tools are...
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..., just press one of the front panel scan buttons to turn the lamp back on the scanner front panel to start a different scanning program. NOTE: You can use these buttons to scan with specific HP Smart Document Scan profiles, such as: • Scan a document to a searchable PDF ... scan directly to an e-mail program • Scan a document for editable text NOTE: Use the HP Scanner Tools Utility, available from the Tools ( ) button, to set a quick start button to start scanning with a specific HP Smart Document Scan Software profile or to start a scan, select a destination for a scan, and ...
..., just press one of the front panel scan buttons to turn the lamp back on the scanner front panel to start a different scanning program. NOTE: You can use these buttons to scan with specific HP Smart Document Scan profiles, such as: • Scan a document to a searchable PDF ... scan directly to an e-mail program • Scan a document for editable text NOTE: Use the HP Scanner Tools Utility, available from the Tools ( ) button, to set a quick start button to start scanning with a specific HP Smart Document Scan Software profile or to start a scan, select a destination for a scan, and ...
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... . Copy buttons To copy documents and images quickly, specify the number of HP Smart Document Scan Software profiles that are selectable from the scanner front panel, and view information about scanner settings, status, and maintenance. 10 HP Scanjet N8400 series For information on the scanner front panel, and then press the Scan Document To ( ) button to...
... . Copy buttons To copy documents and images quickly, specify the number of HP Smart Document Scan Software profiles that are selectable from the scanner front panel, and view information about scanner settings, status, and maintenance. 10 HP Scanjet N8400 series For information on the scanner front panel, and then press the Scan Document To ( ) button to...
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... Document Scan Software profiles, follow these steps: 1. Additionally, four of the following : • Double-click the HP Scanner Tools Utility icon on the computer desktop. 12 HP Scanjet N8400 series To open HP Smart Document Scan Software, do one of the default profiles are assigned to the quick start button assignments, and you can change...
... Document Scan Software profiles, follow these steps: 1. Additionally, four of the following : • Double-click the HP Scanner Tools Utility icon on the computer desktop. 12 HP Scanjet N8400 series To open HP Smart Document Scan Software, do one of the default profiles are assigned to the quick start button assignments, and you can change...
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... use the label_template.doc file located on the scanner front panel. • Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, point to Scanjet, point to HP Smart Document Scan Software, and then notice the Profile name. Use the HP Smart Document Scan Software to examine the settings of... these labels to Launch is in the scanner working area. Use one of the selected ...
... use the label_template.doc file located on the scanner front panel. • Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, point to Scanjet, point to HP Smart Document Scan Software, and then notice the Profile name. Use the HP Smart Document Scan Software to examine the settings of... these labels to Launch is in the scanner working area. Use one of the selected ...
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..., and troubleshooting the scanner. TIP: To print the entire user guide, select the highest-level topic in the installed (system) language, follow these steps: 1. Select a topic name on the Contents tab or display that topic, and then click Print on the menu bar. 14 HP Scanjet N8400 series To print... one or more User Guide topics, follow these steps: ▲ Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, point to Scanjet, point to get additional information Several sources of languages is ...
..., and troubleshooting the scanner. TIP: To print the entire user guide, select the highest-level topic in the installed (system) language, follow these steps: 1. Select a topic name on the Contents tab or display that topic, and then click Print on the menu bar. 14 HP Scanjet N8400 series To print... one or more User Guide topics, follow these steps: ▲ Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, point to Scanjet, point to get additional information Several sources of languages is ...
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.... To open HP Scanner Tools Utility help explains the scanner settings, information about scanner status and maintenance, how to assign functionality to quick start buttons, and how to choose the profiles that you can select from the scanner front panel. Technical Resources Visit www.hp.com/support for... a technical white paper on the scanner front panel, and then click Help in the HP Scanner Tools Utility dialog box. English HP Scanner Tools Utility help 15
.... To open HP Scanner Tools Utility help explains the scanner settings, information about scanner status and maintenance, how to assign functionality to quick start buttons, and how to choose the profiles that you can select from the scanner front panel. Technical Resources Visit www.hp.com/support for... a technical white paper on the scanner front panel, and then click Help in the HP Scanner Tools Utility dialog box. English HP Scanner Tools Utility help 15
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... status and error messages on both sides until both sides click. 16 HP Scanjet N8400 series For help responding to a scanner error message, see Clear jams from the opening and pressing the door into place until you hear a click. Clear the jammed paper from the automatic ...document feeder (ADF) input tray. Press down firmly on the scanner front panel. Close the automatic document feeder (ADF) hatch. Clean Out Open Replace the ADF access door by positioning the door over the ADF opening...
... status and error messages on both sides until both sides click. 16 HP Scanjet N8400 series For help responding to a scanner error message, see Clear jams from the opening and pressing the door into place until you hear a click. Clear the jammed paper from the automatic ...document feeder (ADF) input tray. Press down firmly on the scanner front panel. Close the automatic document feeder (ADF) hatch. Clean Out Open Replace the ADF access door by positioning the door over the ADF opening...
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...Power Save button to turn the scanner off , and then turn the scanner on again by pressing one of the front panel buttons. For more information, see the HP Scanjet N8400 series Setup and Support Guide. 3. For more help, see Contact HP Support. Press the Power Save button... to turn the scanner off , and then turn the scanner on again by pressing one of the front panel ...
...Power Save button to turn the scanner off , and then turn the scanner on again by pressing one of the front panel buttons. For more information, see the HP Scanjet N8400 series Setup and Support Guide. 3. For more help, see Contact HP Support. Press the Power Save button... to turn the scanner off , and then turn the scanner on again by pressing one of the front panel ...
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... The trident icon on the USB cable faces up when the cable is in working order. Chapter 5 Scanner does not work after installation If the scanner does not work after verifying the above items, try the following messages displayed on the computer: • ...scanner is properly connected to the scanner. Reconnect the power cable to the scanner. If the problem persists after installation, you might not be found. • An internal error has occurred. • The computer cannot communicate with the scanner. Wait 60 seconds. 3. Troubleshoot the USB connection: 18 HP Scanjet...
... The trident icon on the USB cable faces up when the cable is in working order. Chapter 5 Scanner does not work after installation If the scanner does not work after verifying the above items, try the following messages displayed on the computer: • ...scanner is properly connected to the scanner. Reconnect the power cable to the scanner. If the problem persists after installation, you might not be found. • An internal error has occurred. • The computer cannot communicate with the scanner. Wait 60 seconds. 3. Troubleshoot the USB connection: 18 HP Scanjet...
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... Control Panel to install the following programs: • HP Scanjet N8400 series Document ISIS/TWAIN • HP Scanjet N8400 series Utilities 3. Uninstall and then reinstall the HP Scanjet drivers and utilities If checking the scanner cable connections did not solve the problem, the problem ...USB port on . 3. If the scanner does not work after installation 19 Scanner does not work , uninstall and then reinstall the HP Scanjet drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions. Restart the computer. 4. Leave the scanner directly connected to the computer in Windows...
... Control Panel to install the following programs: • HP Scanjet N8400 series Document ISIS/TWAIN • HP Scanjet N8400 series Utilities 3. Uninstall and then reinstall the HP Scanjet drivers and utilities If checking the scanner cable connections did not solve the problem, the problem ...USB port on . 3. If the scanner does not work after installation 19 Scanner does not work , uninstall and then reinstall the HP Scanjet drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions. Restart the computer. 4. Leave the scanner directly connected to the computer in Windows...
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... LCD Reader enables accessibility software tools to get help by visiting www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/ accessibility/prodserv/. Accessibility The following standard HP support offerings: 20 HP Scanjet N8400 series Customers with disabilities can disable the buttons on the scanner front panel. • To prevent buttons from being pushed accidentally, you can get additional information...
... LCD Reader enables accessibility software tools to get help by visiting www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/ accessibility/prodserv/. Accessibility The following standard HP support offerings: 20 HP Scanjet N8400 series Customers with disabilities can disable the buttons on the scanner front panel. • To prevent buttons from being pushed accidentally, you can get additional information...
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... upgrading your warranty If you would like to you register your product) 3. Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP Scanjet N8400 series scanner Model N8420 N8460 Asia/Pacific 1 year 1 year Americas 1 year 1 year Europe/Middle East/ Africa 1 year 3 years 1. HP warrants to extend or upgrade the product's warranty, please contact your point of purchase, for technical...
... upgrading your warranty If you would like to you register your product) 3. Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP Scanjet N8400 series scanner Model N8420 N8460 Asia/Pacific 1 year 1 year Americas 1 year 1 year Europe/Middle East/ Africa 1 year 3 years 1. HP warrants to extend or upgrade the product's warranty, please contact your point of purchase, for technical...
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... information and product specifications This section contains regulatory information and product specifications for energy efficiency. Your HP scanner is ENERGY STAR® compliant. Scanner specifications Name Description Scanner type Flatbed with automatic document feeder (ADF) Size 625 mm x 415 mm x 265 mm (24.61...; partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for the HP Scanjet N8400 series scanner and accessories. Automatic document feeder (ADF) specifications Name Description Paper tray capacity 100 sheets of 75 g/m2...
... information and product specifications This section contains regulatory information and product specifications for energy efficiency. Your HP scanner is ENERGY STAR® compliant. Scanner specifications Name Description Scanner type Flatbed with automatic document feeder (ADF) Size 625 mm x 415 mm x 265 mm (24.61...; partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for the HP Scanjet N8400 series scanner and accessories. Automatic document feeder (ADF) specifications Name Description Paper tray capacity 100 sheets of 75 g/m2...