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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... tour The product tour is a fast and easy way to explore the capabilities of the scanner and see some interesting ways you can use . The product tour, which scanning method to use the scanner to meet your new HP ScanJet scanner. From here, you can print this PDF manual using the Print command on the...
... tour The product tour is a fast and easy way to explore the capabilities of the scanner and see some interesting ways you can use . The product tour, which scanning method to use the scanner to meet your new HP ScanJet scanner. From here, you can print this PDF manual using the Print command on the...
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... than the default. See "Scanning from within another program q the HP ScanJet Copy Utility Where you start ? Using the HP ScanJet Copy Utility Start scanning from scanner buttons" on page 64. See "Scanning from the HP ScanJet Copy Utility when you want to make copies and need to make ...to start the utility: in which you are unsure whether your program complies with TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in (which is compliant if a command like Acquire Image or From Scanner appears on your word-processing program. For help using the default settings optimized for the destination you...
... than the default. See "Scanning from within another program q the HP ScanJet Copy Utility Where you start ? Using the HP ScanJet Copy Utility Start scanning from scanner buttons" on page 64. See "Scanning from the HP ScanJet Copy Utility when you want to make copies and need to make ...to start the utility: in which you are unsure whether your program complies with TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in (which is compliant if a command like Acquire Image or From Scanner appears on your word-processing program. For help using the default settings optimized for the destination you...
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...7 Items for selecting and preparing them to prevent damage to the items and the scanner. Before placing an item in the scanner. 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-...photographs or documents q Items containing tears, perforations, punch holes, wrinkles, or curls q Flatter, three-dimensional items such as stated, use the scanner glass. Back to TOC Selecting and preparing items Before placing items in good condition (not fragile or worn) q Items that are free of ...
...7 Items for selecting and preparing them to prevent damage to the items and the scanner. Before placing an item in the scanner. 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-...photographs or documents q Items containing tears, perforations, punch holes, wrinkles, or curls q Flatter, three-dimensional items such as stated, use the scanner glass. Back to TOC Selecting and preparing items Before placing items in good condition (not fragile or worn) q Items that are free of ...
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Because these measurements, scan without using the XPA. Use the XPA and its templates to scan: q photographic negatives q 35 mm slides q other transparent media up to 127 to TOC For transparent items larger than these items are easily damaged, handle them only by 5 inches) in size. Back to 127 mm (5 by their edges. 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. Just cover the item with some scanner models or can be ordered.
Because these measurements, scan without using the XPA. Use the XPA and its templates to scan: q photographic negatives q 35 mm slides q other transparent media up to 127 to TOC For transparent items larger than these items are easily damaged, handle them only by 5 inches) in size. Back to 127 mm (5 by their edges. 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. Just cover the item with some scanner models or can be ordered.
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This section shows you will load the item in the scanner. Getting started 9 To load the item in the scanner 1 Choose an item 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 how to take the same item and scan to scan, such as a page from a magazine. 2 Place the item face down on page 10.
This section shows you will load the item in the scanner. Getting started 9 To load the item in the scanner 1 Choose an item 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 how to take the same item and scan to scan, such as a page from a magazine. 2 Place the item face down on page 10.
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... select COLOR COPY 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 the display. The scanner scans the item using the scanner buttons 1 Load the item in the scanner" on page 9. 2 Select COLOR COPY or B&W COPY by...you are printing to your first scan using settings optimized for printing this type of item and then prints the item to TOC 4 On the scanner, press COPY. Copy button Color or B&W button 3 To make more than one copy, press NUMBER OF COPIES until the light next to a ...
... select COLOR COPY 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 the display. The scanner scans the item using the scanner buttons 1 Load the item in the scanner" on page 9. 2 Select COLOR COPY or B&W COPY by...you are printing to your first scan using settings optimized for printing this type of item and then prints the item to TOC 4 On the scanner, press COPY. Copy button Color or B&W button 3 To make more than one copy, press NUMBER OF COPIES until the light next to a ...
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Back to TOC To complete your first scan using the scanner buttons" on the scanner. The scanner performs a final scan including your first scan using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software 1 Load the item in the scanner. See "To load the item in the preview window of the software, draw a selection border around... Pro software, choosing the best settings for this type of item. 3 When the scanned image appears in the scanner" on page 9. 2 With the item loaded, press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE on page 10. Release the mouse button to the opposite corner. If you want, and while holding down the ...
Back to TOC To complete your first scan using the scanner buttons" on the scanner. The scanner performs a final scan including your first scan using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software 1 Load the item in the scanner. See "To load the item in the preview window of the software, draw a selection border around... Pro software, choosing the best settings for this type of item. 3 When the scanned image appears in the scanner" on page 9. 2 With the item loaded, press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE on page 10. Release the mouse button to the opposite corner. If you want, and while holding down the ...
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...Back to select just one area as the final scanned image. Scan color originals as black and white by changing the color option for the scanner button (such as compressed TIFF or JPEG. How can reduce the time it takes to scan an item by cropping the photo to TOC How...but it takes to some questions users frequently ask about scanning. q Contains only text. This output type offers exceptional quality for these values in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, clear the Automatic Set Type option and choose Grayscale or a black-and-white output type before you want a black-and-white image...
...Back to select just one area as the final scanned image. Scan color originals as black and white by changing the color option for the scanner button (such as compressed TIFF or JPEG. How can reduce the time it takes to scan an item by cropping the photo to TOC How...but it takes to some questions users frequently ask about scanning. q Contains only text. This output type offers exceptional quality for these values in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, clear the Automatic Set Type option and choose Grayscale or a black-and-white output type before you want a black-and-white image...
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... as a fax or photo archive, or as text you can edit. Use Zoom Out to return to a supported word-processing program: q Use the EDIT TEXT scanner button. The zoom commands do I change the final size of your scan; Editable text appears in the word-processing program associated with the button. Print... What do not change the resolution? In almost all cases, you get the best results and the smallest file size if you want. 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. Screens also use...
... as a fax or photo archive, or as text you can edit. Use Zoom Out to return to a supported word-processing program: q Use the EDIT TEXT scanner button. The zoom commands do I change the final size of your scan; Editable text appears in the word-processing program associated with the button. Print... What do not change the resolution? In almost all cases, you get the best results and the smallest file size if you want. 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. Screens also use...
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...destination you choose. Back to TOC 15 2 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro." When you do not view or change the default settings for buttons" on the scanner. See the next chapter, "Scanning from scanner buttons The scanner buttons provide an easy way to scan items directly to... the destination or file. To view or change images, use a scanner button except HP SCANNING SOFTWARE, you use the HP SCANNING SOFTWARE button, which...
...destination you choose. Back to TOC 15 2 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro." When you do not view or change the default settings for buttons" on the scanner. See the next chapter, "Scanning from scanner buttons The scanner buttons provide an easy way to scan items directly to... the destination or file. To view or change images, use a scanner button except HP SCANNING SOFTWARE, you use the HP SCANNING SOFTWARE button, which...
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...number of copies color copy b&w copy Copy File more options Open the dialog box for changing settings, such as output quality, for buttons on the scanner. Scanned images are used . e-mail photo/e-mail document Choose the original type before the pages print. The light next to a color printer and want.... File Scan using settings optimized for printing. Edit Text Scan and then convert text into an editable form and place it in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility before pressing E-MAIL to ensure the best settings are printing to the currently selected choice is a new fax message.
...number of copies color copy b&w copy Copy File more options Open the dialog box for changing settings, such as output quality, for buttons on the scanner. Scanned images are used . e-mail photo/e-mail document Choose the original type before the pages print. The light next to a color printer and want.... File Scan using settings optimized for printing. Edit Text Scan and then convert text into an editable form and place it in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility before pressing E-MAIL to ensure the best settings are printing to the currently selected choice is a new fax message.
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... supported e-mail program, the scanned image automatically appears as a file attachment in a new e-mail message, which you e-mail using the scanner button, the scanner scans the item using settings optimized for another program, such as you must scan from the new e-mail message. A destination is not ... software. Tip If your e-mail program is a printer, file, or another page, do . Scanning from scanner buttons 17 To e-mail a scan from HP PrecisionScan Pro" on the scanner glass and close the lid. If the scanned image does not attach to a message as your choice is...
... supported e-mail program, the scanned image automatically appears as a file attachment in a new e-mail message, which you e-mail using the scanner button, the scanner scans the item using settings optimized for another program, such as you must scan from the new e-mail message. A destination is not ... software. Tip If your e-mail program is a printer, file, or another page, do . Scanning from scanner buttons 17 To e-mail a scan from HP PrecisionScan Pro" on the scanner glass and close the lid. If the scanned image does not attach to a message as your choice is...
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...e-mail message and attach the file as you are using an unsupported e-mail program, such as a Web-based program like Microsoft Hotmail®, the scanner cannot scan items directly into an e-mail message. Back to save the file, make sure that E-mail file is selected in a new e-mail ... you receive an error message when you to TOC If a scanned image automatically appears as a file. 18 Scanning from scanner buttons Supported e-mail programs Supported e-mail programs allow the scanner to scan an item as a file and attach it as a file attachment in the button options. To be prompted ...
...e-mail message and attach the file as you are using an unsupported e-mail program, such as a Web-based program like Microsoft Hotmail®, the scanner cannot scan items directly into an e-mail message. Back to save the file, make sure that E-mail file is selected in a new e-mail ... you receive an error message when you to TOC If a scanned image automatically appears as a file. 18 Scanning from scanner buttons Supported e-mail programs Supported e-mail programs allow the scanner to scan an item as a file and attach it as a file attachment in the button options. To be prompted ...
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... program, the scanned image then automatically appears in a new fax message. Note: To load items in the ADF, see "Supported fax programs" on the scanner glass and close the lid. Repeat until all pages are additional pages of the following: q If you do not make changes to the scanned image... normally do . The computer scans the item using default settings optimized for another page, do one of this page. Scanning from scanner buttons 19 To fax a scan from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on this item, load the next page and click Scan. Address the message and send it...
... program, the scanned image then automatically appears in a new fax message. Note: To load items in the ADF, see "Supported fax programs" on the scanner glass and close the lid. Repeat until all pages are additional pages of the following: q If you do not make changes to the scanned image... normally do . The computer scans the item using default settings optimized for another page, do one of this page. Scanning from scanner buttons 19 To fax a scan from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on this item, load the next page and click Scan. Address the message and send it...
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...25 to check or change which fax program is set Image file as you press FAX at the scanner. The scanner scans the item but then prompts you are using an unsupported fax program, the scanner cannot scan items directly into new fax messages. If a scanned image automatically appears in a new...the button options. To be prompted to save the file, make sure that Image file is supported. 20 Scanning from scanner buttons Supported fax programs Supported fax programs allow the scanner to scan items directly into a fax message. If you to save the scanned image as the default, or to ...
...25 to check or change which fax program is set Image file as you press FAX at the scanner. The scanner scans the item but then prompts you are using an unsupported fax program, the scanner cannot scan items directly into new fax messages. If a scanned image automatically appears in a new...the button options. To be prompted to save the file, make sure that Image file is supported. 20 Scanning from scanner buttons Supported fax programs Supported fax programs allow the scanner to scan items directly into a fax message. If you to save the scanned image as the default, or to ...
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... COPIES by pressing the button until the number you make copies using the scanner button. Note: To load items in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility. Scanning from scanner buttons 21 To print copies from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner print directly to the default printer. Change options and click Copy. Only...
... COPIES by pressing the button until the number you make copies using the scanner button. Note: To load items in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility. Scanning from scanner buttons 21 To print copies from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner print directly to the default printer. Change options and click Copy. Only...
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... the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid. The files are saved in a different file format, scan to scan, click... to save a scanned image in PDF format, which to them. Tip To save it, and click Save. 4 If the scanner or the computer prompts you do one of this item, load the next page and click Scan. Back to TOC To save ... file You can scan and save items directly to files for another page, do not have more pages to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, and on the scanner. 3 In the Save As dialog box, name the file, choose a location in which keeps the original page...
... the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid. The files are saved in a different file format, scan to scan, click... to save a scanned image in PDF format, which to them. Tip To save it, and click Save. 4 If the scanner or the computer prompts you do one of this item, load the next page and click Scan. Back to TOC To save ... file You can scan and save items directly to files for another page, do not have more pages to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, and on the scanner. 3 In the Save As dialog box, name the file, choose a location in which keeps the original page...
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... 4 When the text opens in the word-processing program, check it in the ADF, see page 66. 2 Press EDIT TEXT on the scanner. 3 If the scanner or the computer prompts you for accuracy. The optical character recognition (OCR) program converts the text to TOC Making scanned text editable You can... make text editable from scanner buttons 23 To make text on the scanner glass and close the lid. Scanning from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on a scanned image editable. Back to be retained or discarded,...
... 4 When the text opens in the word-processing program, check it in the ADF, see page 66. 2 Press EDIT TEXT on the scanner. 3 If the scanner or the computer prompts you for accuracy. The optical character recognition (OCR) program converts the text to TOC Making scanned text editable You can... make text editable from scanner buttons 23 To make text on the scanner glass and close the lid. Scanning from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on a scanned image editable. Back to be retained or discarded,...