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Question posted by krabat on August 2nd, 2011

Hp G4050 And Linux

I bought HP G4050 scanner.Is it possible to use with any linux system?

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Answer #1: Posted by mark28813 on March 13th, 2013 4:03 AM
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It is. but only limited functionality. Im looking into a method to get the buttons on the scanner to work. so far only software initiated scans. (Xsane)

Answer #2: Posted by lwbarkema on April 24th, 2013 10:26 AM
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Try vuescan (mac linux and win) , it works excellent, only slide scanning is not supported as yet. skanlite also works but more basic function.

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Setup and Support Guide - Page 5

Connect the power supply 6 Step 5. Test the installation 8 2 How to use the scanner 9 Where to get additional information 9 HP Photosmart Windows software 9 HP Photosmart Macintosh software 10 Front panel and accessories overview 10 Front-panel buttons 10 Transparent materials adapter (TMA 10 3 Scanner installation troubleshooting 12 Uninstall and reinstall the software 12 Check the ...
Setup and Support Guide - Page 6

1 Get started Follow these steps to remove any shipping tape. 6 1 5 2 3 4 1 HP Scanjet G4010 or G4050 scanner 2 USB cable 3 Power supply 4 Setup and Support Guide (this book) 5 Scanning software CDs 6 TMA templates (HP Scanjet G4050 only) 4 HP Scanjet G4000 series Check the box contents Unpack the scanner hardware. Be sure to set up the scanner: Step 1.
Setup and Support Guide - Page 7

... are installing the software into the computer CD drive. English Step 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the scanner base. Step 3. Install the scanning software before or after a few moments, see Scanner installation troubleshooting on the HP Scanjet Scanner Install icon to the computer yet. If the installation dialog box does not display after installing the...
Setup and Support Guide - Page 10

... are scanning using Windows software, the What are you scanning? Follow the onscreen instructions to the destination that has been selected in the scanner settings. If you are you scanning? Test the installation 1 2 1. dialog box appears. Place a photo or document on the scanner glass as indicated by the reference mark on page 12. 8 HP Scanjet G4000...
Setup and Support Guide - Page 12

... of the scanner lid. Scans one or more information on the default actions of the dialog box. With the HP Scanjet G4050 TMA you can open HP Device Manager, and then click on the question mark at the bottom of these buttons in the Dock: HP Device Manager and HP Photosmart Studio. For 10 HP Scanjet G4000 series Use the...
Setup and Support Guide - Page 16

...of energy-efficient office products. 14 HP Scanjet G4000 series Scanner specifications Name Description Scanner type Flatbed with the product name (HP Scanjet G4010 or G4050) or product numbers (L1956A and ...purposes, your product is FCLSD-0605. The Regulatory Model Number for the HP Scanjet G4000 series Photo Scanner and accessories. North America 200-240 V 50 Hz - Energy usage...
Setup and Support Guide - Page 17

...: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) Operating the scanner and TMA: 15% to 80% noncondensing 10° to 35°C (50°... with some of its most popular Setup and Support Guide 15 HP conserves resources by reselling some of the U.S. EPA. registered service...: Up to five 35 mm slides or six 35 mm negative frames G4050: Up to sixteen 35 mm slides, thirty 35 mm negative frames, up...
User Guide - Page 4

... pictures and documents ● Scan film ● Make copies ● Scan to a PDF file ● E-mail a document or picture ● Change scan settings Where to HP, Scanjet, G4000 series, and then click User Guide. Wait for the installation dialog box to use the HP Scanjet G4000 series Photo Scanners and their accessories.
User Guide - Page 6

...using the HP Scanjet G4050 TMA. This will be slower. speed When scanning images using the HP Scanjet G4000 series scanners, you can use the transparent materials adapter (TMA) located on a small number of images, especially when using... more realistic photo reproductions with greater color accuracy. Scanning overview Start scanning in the output. With the HP Scanjet G4050 TMA, you...
User Guide - Page 8

...preview scans before they are sent to scan photos and graphics. Use the following guidelines to scan pictures or ...scanned image. 1. Chapter 1 Scan pictures and documents Use the Scan button to determine the best original type...Select original type - The scanner optimizes settings based on the scanner glass, as indicated by ... Document Picture Scan pictures Use the Scan button ( ) to...
User Guide - Page 11

... strip of negatives. HP Scanjet G4050 For tips about using the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to tell which model you are not the same for each model. HP Scanjet G4010 HP Scanjet G4050 Scan positives (such...following the procedure for your scanner lid. How to scan positives, including 35 mm slides, and negatives. This section describes two HP Scanjet G4000 series models. Scan ...
User Guide - Page 12

... of the negative faces you. Chapter 1 Note Check the model number on their edges. 10 HP Scanjet G4000 series The steps below are scanning negatives, do not overlap. - HP Scanjet G4050. 1. If you are easily damaged, so you . Negatives are using an HP Scanjet G4050, see Scan positives (such as 35 mm slides) or negatives - Slide a negative strip with...
User Guide - Page 13

Close the scanner lid. 5. dialog box, select Picture. 7. and large-format film have their own unique media holders called User Guide 11 If you are scanning negatives, select Scan negatives using the TMA. Follow the instructions on the screen to fill in the empty space. HP Scanjet G4050 The transparent materials adapter (TMA) is finished, remove...
User Guide - Page 14

... load slides into the scan. 3. Place the slide template on the scanner lid. Chapter 1 "templates." This ensures that you are for scanning. Start at the top and fill in rows with the location numbered "1" and continue in the negatives template. If you can use to optimally place your media for the HP Scanjet G4050. HP Scanjet G4010. 1.
User Guide - Page 20

...scanner ● Test the scanner hardware ● Scanner has stopped working properly. 18 HP Scanjet G4000 series If the cables are firmly connected to a different USB port on the back of the scanner.... Test the scanner hardware If you receive an error message similar to "Scanner initialization failed" or "Scanner not found" when trying to use the scanner, use the following procedure...
User Guide - Page 21

... general Troubleshooting and support section of the Help. Reinstall, using the power switch, wait 60 seconds, and then turn on your computer. 4. The Help system provides information about the HP Scanjet G4000 series Photo Scanner hardware as well as information about the HP Photosmart software and HP Scanning software. To gain access to see Scan troubleshooting in...
User Guide - Page 22

...connected. ● Turn the scanner off using the power switch, and then turn on when you press the front-panel scanner buttons, check for these possible problems: ● The scanner might be disabled. Try the ...to see that the HP Scanning software option is not selected. - Buttons appear not to work After each step, start a scan to see Button Disable Utility. 20 HP Scanjet G4000 series
User Guide - Page 24

...to fill in the empty space. ● If you have used Zoom in, which only changes the view on the glass. Chapter 3 Scanner glass needs to be enlarged You might be setting the exposure ...that you are on the glass. ● Items have excessive amount of slides or negatives with the HP Scanjet G4050 TMA, cover the empty spaces with a mild glass cleaner. Select and drag the handles around the...
User Guide - Page 26

... scans 7 Q quality vs. speed settings 4 scan from 5 start 3 L languages, user guide 2 localized user guides 2 troubleshoot 22 with HP Scanjet G4010 9 with HP Scanjet G4050 11 front panel buttons about 3 scan from 4 settings 16 troubleshoot 20 C clean scanner glass 17 TMA 17 color Auto Correct Photos 7 document scan options 8 quality vs. speed 4 N negatives, scan crop images 14 models...
User Guide - Page 27

... screen reader software 2 settings, scan 16 six-color scanning 4 slides, scan crop images 14 models, scanner 9 quality vs. speed settings 4 scan slides or negatives 14 scan slides or negatives with HP Scanjet G4010 9 scan slides or negatives with HP Scanjet G4050 11 software Help 2 scan from 5 W Web sites order maintenance supplies 17 User Guide 25 speed...

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