HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual
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hp scanjet 7400c series scanner user's manual
hp scanjet 7400c series scanner user's manual
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... 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...quality issues 79 Resolving issues with editable text 85 Resolving issues sending to destinations 87 Resolving issues with accessories 90 Setting scanner lamp controls 92 Clearing jams from the ADF 93 Cleaning and maintaining 95 Uninstalling the software 100 Other resources, support...
... 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...quality issues 79 Resolving issues with editable text 85 Resolving issues sending to destinations 87 Resolving issues with accessories 90 Setting scanner lamp controls 92 Clearing jams from the ADF 93 Cleaning and maintaining 95 Uninstalling the software 100 Other resources, support...
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... you get started with your needs. Viewing the product tour The product tour is a fast and easy way to use the scanner to meet your new HP ScanJet scanner. From here, you can learn about viewing the product tour, preparing items before you scan them, and choosing which only takes... three minutes, begins automatically when you can print this information You can use . To view the tour at other times: In the HP Scanning Software...
... you get started with your needs. Viewing the product tour The product tour is a fast and easy way to use the scanner to meet your new HP ScanJet scanner. From here, you can learn about viewing the product tour, preparing items before you scan them, and choosing which only takes... three minutes, begins automatically when you can print this information You can use . To view the tour at other times: In the HP Scanning Software...
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...do not know the command for inserting a scanned item, see the documentation for the program. Using the scanner buttons Use the scanner buttons, which is compliant with TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in (which are unsure whether your program complies with the scan and on what you want to scan... to send to bring a scanned item into an open program, such as reducing or enlarging or lightening or darkening. Using the HP ScanJet Copy Utility Start scanning from scanner buttons" on page 64. For help using the default settings optimized for the destination you send it. q You want to make...
...do not know the command for inserting a scanned item, see the documentation for the program. Using the scanner buttons Use the scanner buttons, which is compliant with TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in (which are unsure whether your program complies with the scan and on what you want to scan... to send to bring a scanned item into an open program, such as reducing or enlarging or lightening or darkening. Using the HP ScanJet Copy Utility Start scanning from scanner buttons" on page 64. For help using the default settings optimized for the destination you send it. q You want to make...
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... staples, paper clips, paper sticky notes, and any other contaminating substances. The ADF accepts items that meet these guidelines for the ADF The HP ScanJet automatic document feeder (ADF), which is a fast, convenient way to scan multiple-page items, is free of wet glue, correction fluid, ... of items, including: q Paper items q News clippings, receipts, and business cards q Items on the scanner glass, make sure the item is included with sharp edges in the scanner, follow these guidelines or you cannot prepare it can be ordered. Getting started 7 Items for selecting and ...
... staples, paper clips, paper sticky notes, and any other contaminating substances. The ADF accepts items that meet these guidelines for the ADF The HP ScanJet automatic document feeder (ADF), which is a fast, convenient way to scan multiple-page items, is free of wet glue, correction fluid, ... of items, including: q Paper items q News clippings, receipts, and business cards q Items on the scanner glass, make sure the item is included with sharp edges in the scanner, follow these guidelines or you cannot prepare it can be ordered. Getting started 7 Items for selecting and ...
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Use the XPA and its templates to scan: q photographic negatives q 35 mm slides q other transparent media up to 127 to TOC Back to 127 mm (5 by their edges. Because these measurements, scan without using the XPA. 8 Getting started Items for the XPA The HP ScanJet transparency adapter (XPA) is included with a piece of white paper and scan as you normally would. For transparent items larger than these items are easily damaged, handle them only by 5 inches) in size. Just cover the item with some scanner models or can be ordered.
Use the XPA and its templates to scan: q photographic negatives q 35 mm slides q other transparent media up to 127 to TOC Back to 127 mm (5 by their edges. Because these measurements, scan without using the XPA. 8 Getting started Items for the XPA The HP ScanJet transparency adapter (XPA) is included with a piece of white paper and scan as you normally would. For transparent items larger than these items are easily damaged, handle them only by 5 inches) in size. Just cover the item with some scanner models or can be ordered.
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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 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 TOC Completing your first scan Doing your first scan is easy. Back 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 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 TOC Completing your first scan Doing your first scan is easy. Back 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.
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...by pressing the button until the light next to the default printer. The scanner scans the item using the scanner buttons 1 Load the item in the scanner" on the display. See "To load the item in the scanner. 10 Getting started To complete your first scan using settings optimized for printing... this type of copies button If you have not already scanned using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, see "To complete your choice is lit. Back to...
...by pressing the button until the light next to the default printer. The scanner scans the item using the scanner buttons 1 Load the item in the scanner" on the display. See "To load the item in the scanner. 10 Getting started To complete your first scan using settings optimized for printing... this type of copies button If you have not already scanned using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, see "To complete your choice is lit. Back to...
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... Getting started 11 4 Experiment with the image. See "To load the item in the scanner" on page 9. 2 With the item loaded, press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE on page 10. Release the mouse button to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, choosing the best settings for this type of item. 3 When the scanned... you finish: On the Scan menu, click Print. 6 Select any printer options you have not already scanned using the scanner buttons, see "To complete your first scan using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software 1 Load the item in the preview window of the software, draw a selection border around the image or...
... Getting started 11 4 Experiment with the image. See "To load the item in the scanner" on page 9. 2 With the item loaded, press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE on page 10. Release the mouse button to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, choosing the best settings for this type of item. 3 When the scanned... you finish: On the Scan menu, click Print. 6 Select any printer options you have not already scanned using the scanner buttons, see "To complete your first scan using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software 1 Load the item in the preview window of the software, draw a selection border around the image or...
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... optimal results. q Contains only text. Back to appear on the scanned item, the software automatically chooses optimal values for the scanner button (such as the final scanned image. q Set the resolution no higher than necessary. This output type offers exceptional quality for...necessary. q Avoid using . 12 Getting started Frequently asked questions This section contains answers to smaller dimensions. What settings does the HP PrecisionScan Pro software set automatically for color photos or drawings, but you can I reduce the file size? Based on the computer ...
... optimal results. q Contains only text. Back to appear on the scanned item, the software automatically chooses optimal values for the scanner button (such as the final scanned image. q Set the resolution no higher than necessary. This output type offers exceptional quality for...necessary. q Avoid using . 12 Getting started Frequently asked questions This section contains answers to smaller dimensions. What settings does the HP PrecisionScan Pro software set automatically for color photos or drawings, but you can I reduce the file size? Based on the computer ...
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... the button. What is the difference between screen and print quality? Use Zoom Out to return to 75 pixels per inch (PPI). The HP PrecisionScan Pro software sets the resolution for the type of the scanned image close up. Screens also use the Resize command on the screen,...(OCR) software make the text editable automatically and send the text to a supported word-processing program: q Use the EDIT TEXT scanner button. What is usually higher. q In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, choose Scan To from the Scan menu, choose Text File from the Destination pull-down menu, and click Scan...
... the button. What is the difference between screen and print quality? Use Zoom Out to return to 75 pixels per inch (PPI). The HP PrecisionScan Pro software sets the resolution for the type of the scanned image close up. Screens also use the Resize command on the screen,...(OCR) software make the text editable automatically and send the text to a supported word-processing program: q Use the EDIT TEXT scanner button. What is usually higher. q In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, choose Scan To from the Scan menu, choose Text File from the Destination pull-down menu, and click Scan...
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Tip You can 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 scanned images before they go to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. When you use the...
Tip You can 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 scanned images before they go to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. When you use the...
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... to the currently selected choice is lit. Edit Text Scan and then convert text into an editable form and place it in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility before pressing COPY to ensure the best settings are printing to a color printer and want a color copy. At the computer...as changing resolution or resizing. File Scan using settings optimized for buttons on the scanner. Scanned images are used . Copy Print copies using settings optimized for printing. 16 Scanning from scanner buttons Overview of scanner buttons Back to TOC e-mail photo e-mail document E-mail Fax number of copies ...
... to the currently selected choice is lit. Edit Text Scan and then convert text into an editable form and place it in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility before pressing COPY to ensure the best settings are printing to a color printer and want a color copy. At the computer...as changing resolution or resizing. File Scan using settings optimized for buttons on the scanner. Scanned images are used . Copy Print copies using settings optimized for printing. 16 Scanning from scanner buttons Overview of scanner buttons Back to TOC e-mail photo e-mail document E-mail Fax number of copies ...
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... click Done. Address the message and send it , open the file attachment from the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. If the item contains both text and graphics, select E-MAIL DOCUMENT. 3 Press E-MAIL on the scanner glass and close the lid. A destination is not supported, choose E-mail anyway. E-... When you e-mail using the scanner button, the scanner scans the item using the optimal settings, and the computer prompts you normally do one of this item, load the next page and click Scan. Scanning from scanner buttons 17 To e-mail a scan from HP PrecisionScan Pro" on page 18....
... click Done. Address the message and send it , open the file attachment from the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. If the item contains both text and graphics, select E-MAIL DOCUMENT. 3 Press E-MAIL on the scanner glass and close the lid. A destination is not supported, choose E-mail anyway. E-... When you e-mail using the scanner button, the scanner scans the item using the optimal settings, and the computer prompts you normally do one of this item, load the next page and click Scan. Scanning from scanner buttons 17 To e-mail a scan from HP PrecisionScan Pro" on page 18....
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... scan items directly into an e-mail message. After saving the image as a file, open an e-mail message and attach the file as a file. The scanner scans the item but then prompts you to save the file, make sure that E-mail file is selected in a new e-mail message, your e-mail program ... it to a new e-mail message. See "Changing settings for buttons" on page 25 to check or change which e-mail program is supported. 18 Scanning from scanner buttons Supported e-mail programs Supported e-mail programs allow the scanner to scan an item as the default. If you press E-MAIL at the...
... scan items directly into an e-mail message. After saving the image as a file, open an e-mail message and attach the file as a file. The scanner scans the item but then prompts you to save the file, make sure that E-mail file is selected in a new e-mail message, your e-mail program ... it to a new e-mail message. See "Changing settings for buttons" on page 25 to check or change which e-mail program is supported. 18 Scanning from scanner buttons Supported e-mail programs Supported e-mail programs allow the scanner to scan an item as the default. If you press E-MAIL at the...
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Back to TOC Faxing a scan When you fax using the scanner buttons, the scanner scans the item using the optimal settings, and the computer prompts you to save the scanned image as you...are scanned. Then, click Done. 4 If you do one of this page. Scanning from scanner buttons 19 To fax a scan from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner. 3 If the scanner or the computer prompts you for faxing. Note: To load items in the ADF, see ...Done. If the scanned image does not attach to a new message, see page 66. 2 Press FAX on the scanner glass and close the lid. You do .
Back to TOC Faxing a scan When you fax using the scanner buttons, the scanner scans the item using the optimal settings, and the computer prompts you to save the scanned image as you...are scanned. Then, click Done. 4 If you do one of this page. Scanning from scanner buttons 19 To fax a scan from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner. 3 If the scanner or the computer prompts you for faxing. Note: To load items in the ADF, see ...Done. If the scanned image does not attach to a new message, see page 66. 2 Press FAX on the scanner glass and close the lid. You do .
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... If a scanned image automatically appears in a new fax message, your fax program is selected in the button options. The scanner scans the item but then prompts you press FAX at the scanner. Otherwise, you receive an error message when you to save the scanned image as the default. Back to set as... you are using an unsupported fax program, the scanner cannot scan items directly into new fax messages. After saving the image as a file, open a fax message and attach the file as the default, ...
... If a scanned image automatically appears in a new fax message, your fax program is selected in the button options. The scanner scans the item but then prompts you press FAX at the scanner. Otherwise, you receive an error message when you to save the scanned image as the default. Back to set as... you are using an unsupported fax program, the scanner cannot scan items directly into new fax messages. After saving the image as a file, open a fax message and attach the file as the default, ...
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...a blank page to the output bin. Note: To load items in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility. Change options and click Copy. Scanning from scanner buttons 21 To print copies from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner print directly to your choice is treated as a separate print job, so ...the printer does not collate copies. Only select COLOR COPY if you are printing to a color printer and want appears. 4 Press COPY on the scanner. 5 To reduce or enlarge the copies, lighten or darken them, or change which printer prints them, press +. (COMMAND KEY+PERIOD) on the computer...
...a blank page to the output bin. Note: To load items in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility. Change options and click Copy. Scanning from scanner buttons 21 To print copies from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner print directly to your choice is treated as a separate print job, so ...the printer does not collate copies. Only select COLOR COPY if you are printing to a color printer and want appears. 4 Press COPY on the scanner. 5 To reduce or enlarge the copies, lighten or darken them, or change which printer prints them, press +. (COMMAND KEY+PERIOD) on the computer...
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... save items directly to files for another page, do not have more pages to scan, click Done. 22 Scanning from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid. The files are saved in PDF format, which to save a scanned image in which keeps the... original page formatting. Tip To save it, and click Save. 4 If the scanner or the computer prompts you for archiving purposes without making changes to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, and on the scanner. 3 In the Save As dialog box, name the file, choose a location in a different file ...
... save items directly to files for another page, do not have more pages to scan, click Done. 22 Scanning from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid. The files are saved in PDF format, which to save a scanned image in which keeps the... original page formatting. Tip To save it, and click Save. 4 If the scanner or the computer prompts you for archiving purposes without making changes to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, and on the scanner. 3 In the Save As dialog box, name the file, choose a location in a different file ...
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Note: To load items in the ADF, see page 66. 2 Press EDIT TEXT on the scanner. 3 If the scanner or the computer prompts you for another word-processing program inside a frame you do not want, double-click the frame border and click Remove Frame ... on a scanned image might try to TOC Making scanned text editable You can make text editable from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid. Scanning from scanner buttons 23 To make text on the capabilities of the following: q If you do not have more pages...
Note: To load items in the ADF, see page 66. 2 Press EDIT TEXT on the scanner. 3 If the scanner or the computer prompts you for another word-processing program inside a frame you do not want, double-click the frame border and click Remove Frame ... on a scanned image might try to TOC Making scanned text editable You can make text editable from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid. Scanning from scanner buttons 23 To make text on the capabilities of the following: q If you do not have more pages...