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10 Front panel and accessories comparisons Back to TOCHP Scanjet Transparency Adapter (XPA)HP Scanjet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)a. Supported acce

100 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCResolving issues with accessoriesThis section contains information for resolving issues when you are us

Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 101Resolving issues with the ADFThis section contains issues that might occur when you are using the autom

102 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCClearing jams from the ADF Pages can jam at the beginning or the end of a page. Use the appropriate pro

Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 1034 Remove the jammed item from the ADF and replace the paper lead.5 Close the hatch. Press down firmly u

104 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCTo clear jams at the end of a page 1 Remove any pages from the ADF input tray.2 Remove the input tray f

Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 105Cleaning and maintainingPeriodically, the scanner and accessories might need to be cleaned or to have m

106 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCCleaning the XPA (Some models only, see "Front panel and accessories comparisons" on page 3.)

Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 107Uninstalling the softwareThe Uninstall option of the setup program allows you to remove the scanning so

108 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOC

Back to TOC 109Using software commands and controlsThis section contains information for using the shortcuts, toolbars, and cursors in the HP Precisio

11Front panel and accessories comparisonsHP Scanjet 4400c scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4HP Scanjet 4470c scanner . . . . .

110 Using software commands and controls Back to TOCUsing keyboard shortcuts and the menusThis section summarizes the menus and commands in the HP Pre

Back to TOC Using software commands and controls 111True Color (16.7 million colors)Choose the output type. Only one can be selected. For help choosin

112 Using software commands and controls Back to TOCNote: Help is available for computers running Internet Explorer version 4.0 or greater. See "

Back to TOC Using software commands and controls 113HP Precisionscan Pro tool and information barsThe HP Precisionscan Pro software contains a toolbar

114 Using software commands and controls Back to TOCAdding tools to the toolbarYou can add the Change Resolution tool and the Sharpen tool to the tool

Back to TOC Using software commands and controls 115Status barThe status bar displays the following information:A message about the action you can tak

116 Using software commands and controls Back to TOCContext-sensitive cursorsThe shape of the pointer indicates the type of activity you can perform i

Back to TOC 117Glossarya b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z8-bit grayscaleUsed to represent black-and-white photos accurately. These gr

118 Glossary Back to TOC.pcxThe filename extension for Paintbrush files..pdfThe filename extension for Portable Document Format (PDF) files..pngThe fi

Back to TOC Glossary 119auto(matic) croppingAutomatic cropping displays only the item(s) detected on the scanner bed, not any of the surrounding area.

12 Back to TOCSetting which colors become black or white in black & white bitmaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Descreening images

120 Glossary Back to TOCcclickTo press and release the left mouse button once. Right-click means to press and release the right mouse button once.clip

Back to TOC Glossary 121crop To eliminate portions of an image from the final scan. ddefault settingsPredetermined settings in the scanning software t

122 Glossary Back to TOCdragTo move an object on screen. Place the cursor over the image or selection area, hold the left mouse button down, and move

Back to TOC Glossary 123flowed textThe Flowed Text option converts output into one column, placing images as closely as possible to the appropriate te

124 Glossary Back to TOChighlights The lightest portion of an image, usually reproduced as white on the computer screen or when printed. histogram A g

Back to TOC Glossary 125interface connectionThe connection between the scanner and the computer. This can be either a USB, parallel, or SCSI connectio

126 Glossary Back to TOCmmaximum pixel depthThis option enables higher bits per pixel when the scan is sent to the software. When it is off, 8 bits pe

Back to TOC Glossary 127original The original document or picture to be scanned. output The file that is generated by the scanning process.output dime

128 Glossary Back to TOCposting scansTerm for scanning items directly to a website.Power SaveAn energy conservation method that reduces power consumpt

Back to TOC Glossary 129RGB Red, Green, Blue. The color model in which every color is composed of a varying amount of red, green, and blue, which are

Back to TOC Getting started 13Getting startedThis section contains the basics to help you get started with your new HP Scanjet scanner. From here, you

130 Glossary Back to TOCsettingsSaving settings allows you to save a set of settings used with one scanned image and reuse the settings with an image

Back to TOC Glossary 131thresholding The process of rendering all areas darker than a set value as black, and all areas lighter than a set value as wh

132 Glossary Back to TOCwWeb palette A palette or color table containing red, green, and blue pixel colors that is standard for images embedded in Web

135IndexAAbout HP Precisionscan Pro command 112abrasive cleaners, avoiding 105, 106accessoriestroubleshooting 100using 75accuracy, OCR 73acquiring sca

Back to TOC 136colorsautomatic adjustment 70converting to black and white 59highlights, adjusting 51hue, adjusting 56inverting 49midtones, adjusting 5

Back to TOC 137file sizesdefinition 122options 36reducing 21resolution changes 46status bar 115filesattaching to e-mail 30dragging and dropping 66savi

Back to TOC 138JPEG files (.jpg)definition 125output types for 44using 63Kkeyboard shortcuts 110keys. See scanner buttonsLlampbroken 100stays on 87tim

Back to TOC 139Photo Reprint buttonidentifying 24using 29photosinverting colors 49output types for 44quality options 36troubleshooting 92pink images,

Back to TOC 140Scanner Glass commandshortcuts 110using 48scanner lamp. See lampScanner tab options 69scanningdestinations, defined 26loading items 17m

Back to TOC 141transparency adapter (XPA)cleaning 106light source 69, 78, 132media sizes 16models including 3negatives, scanning 79scanning from 77sli

14 Getting started Back to TOCWhere do I start?You can start scanning from one of these places:Scanner buttons HP Precisionscan Pro software Another p

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Back to TOC Getting started 15Selecting and preparing itemsBefore placing items in the scanner, follow these guidelines for selecting and preparing th

16 Getting started Back to TOCItems for the ADF The HP Scanjet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), which is a fast, convenient way to scan multiple-page

Back to TOC Getting started 17Completing your first scan This section shows you how to take the same item and scan to print using the two primary scan

18 Getting started Back to TOCTo complete your first scan using the scanner buttons1 Load the item in the scanner. See "To load the item in the s

Back to TOC Getting started 194 Experiment with the image. Change the output type or make other adjustments.5 When you finish: On the Scan menu, click

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20 Getting started Back to TOCFrequently asked questionsThis section contains answers to some questions users frequently ask about scanning.What setti

Back to TOC Getting started 21How can I reduce the file size?To reduce file size:Save files using a compressed format, such as TIFF compressed or JPEG

22 Getting started Back to TOC

Back to TOC 23Scanning from scanner buttons The scanner buttons provide an easy way to scan items directly to destinations using settings optimized fo

24 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCOverview of scanner buttonsFor a list of buttons available on your scanner, see the "Front panel and

Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 25CopyPrint copies using settings optimized for printing. At the computer, you can click Cancel to choose ad

26 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCScanning quickly with scanner buttonsUse the scanner buttons to scan quickly to a destination using settin

Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 27Scanning to another programOn some models, you can select from a list of destinations (including the HP Pr

28 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCSending a scan to a websiteOn some models, you can share images with other people by scanning directly to

Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 29Scanning for photo reprintsYou can scan photographs and prepare them for photo reprints by using the Photo

3 Front panel and accessories comparisons Back to TOCFront panel and accessories comparisonsThe following tables provide information about the HP Scan

30 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCSending a scan using e-mailWhen you send e-mail using the E-mail button ( ), the scanner scans the item us

Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 31To e-mail a scan from the scanner1 Close the HP Precisionscan Pro and HP Scanjet Copy Utility programs if

32 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCSelecting original type for e-mailIf the software prompts you for an original type, you have two choices,

Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 33Printing copiesYou can scan an item and send it to a printer to make copies using the Copy button ( ). Not

34 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCChanging settings for buttons When you use the scanner buttons, the scanner scans the item using settings

Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 35To restore default E-mail button options1 Do one of the following:(Some models only, see "Front panel

36 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCOriginal typeChoose one:PhotoDocumentPrompt for original type each timeBy default, the original type is se

Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 37General tab optionsIf you install a new software program on your computer after you install the HP scannin

38 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOC

Back to TOC 39Scanning from HP Precisionscan ProUsing the HP Precisionscan Pro software, you can preview scanned images and make changes to the images

4 Front panel and accessories comparisons Back to TOCHP Scanjet 4400c scannerFeatureIncluded on scanner or in boxSupported accessoryaCopy buttonPhoto

40 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCStarting the HP Precisionscan Pro softwareTo start the HP Precisionscan Pro software, press the Scan

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 41Performing a new scan Once you start a new scan, the scanner does a preliminary scan of the item and

42 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCCropping or selecting an area for final scanOnce a scanned image appears in the HP Precisionscan Pro

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 43Getting a closer look (zooming)Zoom in on the selection area to look at it more closely or make chang

44 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCList of output types To reset output typeOn the Output Type menu, click Automatically Set Type. The

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 45Making optional adjustments, basicThese tools are needed most often, but using any of them is optiona

46 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCChanging resolution Resolution determines the amount of data in a scanned image. The scanning softwar

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 47Rotating an imageYou can rotate the image in 90-degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise. You

48 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCSharpening an imageIncreasing sharpening enhances detail in the image. The HP Precisionscan Pro softw

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 49Making optional adjustments, advancedThese optional adjustments are ones that most people generally d

Back to TOC Front panel and accessories comparisons 5HP Scanjet 4470c scannerFeatureIncluded on scanner or in boxSupported accessoryaCopy buttonColor/

50 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCChanging midtonesThe midtone setting lets you lighten or darken the middle values in an image. The ra

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 51Changing highlights The highlight is the value in the image that is represented on the screen as whit

52 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCChanging shadows The shadow is the value in the image that is represented on the screen as black. All

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 53Checking for clipped areasThe lightest or darkest areas of an image that will print without any detai

54 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCSetting pixel output levelsThe output levels setting lets you create interesting effects for scanned

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 55Viewing RGB values and pixelsYou can view the RGB values and pixel color for any spot in a color or g

56 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCAbout the histogramThe histogram is a graph of the distribution of pixels in the selection area. The

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 57Changing the saturationColor in an image consists of its hue and the saturation. Saturation refers to

58 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCChanging the black and white thresholdChanging black and white threshold only applies to images using

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 59Setting which colors become black or white in black & white bitmapsThis procedure only applies to

6 Front panel and accessories comparisons Back to TOCHP Scanjet 5400c scannerFeatureIncluded on scanner or in boxSupported accessoryaCopy buttonColor/

60 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCDescreening imagesUse the Descreen command to reduce undesirable patterns in printed items you are sc

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 61Completing the final scanWhen you finish making changes, you need to complete the final scan by doing

62 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCReturning the image to a TWAIN programIf you started the scan from a TWAIN-compliant program, you can

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 63List of file typesImage file formats Bitmap (.bmp). Often a good choice because Windows itself and mo

64 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCPrintingThe selection area is the part of the image that prints. If there is no selection border, the

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 65Setting the scanned image as wallpaperWhen you choose this command, the software performs the final s

66 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCDragging-and-dropping to the Windows Desktop or a folder Scanned images you drag-and-drop to the Wind

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 67Other features and tipsIn this section, you can find information about:Which settings to use to get t

68 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCSaving settings You can save and name a group of settings that you frequently use for a particular pu

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 69Scanner tab options The Scanner tab of the Preferences dialog box controls these options.Preview scan

Back to TOC Front panel and accessories comparisons 7HP Scanjet 5470c scannerFeatureIncluded on scanner or in boxSupported accessoryaCopy buttonColor/

70 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCSelection Area tab optionsThe Selection Area tab controls the following preferences.Automatically cre

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 71Controls tab optionsThe Controls tab of the Preferences dialog box controls the control range readout

72 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCTo scan from other programs (TWAIN)1 Start a scan from within the other program by choosing the Acqui

Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 73What to expect from OCR programs Optical character recognition programs convert some text more accura

74 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOC

Back to TOC 75Using accessoriesSome scanners support using the HP Scanjet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and the HP Scanjet Transparency Adapter (XPA

76 Using accessories Back to TOCScanning from the ADFYou can scan multiple-page items quickly and easily using the ADF. When you use the ADF, you can

Back to TOC Using accessories 77Scanning from the XPAYou can scan 35 mm slides or negatives using the XPA. See the Setup and Support Guide for informa

78 Using accessories Back to TOC3 Slide up to three slides into the slide holder on the bottom side of the XPA light source. Slides should be right-si

Back to TOC Using accessories 79Scanning negatives To scan 35 mm negatives, use the XPA light source, the positioning plate, and the negative holder.

8 Front panel and accessories comparisons Back to TOCHP Scanjet Transparency Adapter (XPA)HP Scanjet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)a. Supported acces

80 Using accessories Back to TOC6 Place the XPA light source into the positioning plate with negatives facing down and the HP logo facing you.7 From t

Back to TOC Using accessories 81Making optional adjustments for slides or negativesYou can make optional adjustments to slides or negatives scanned us

82 Using accessories Back to TOCAdjusting highlights for slides or negativesYou can adjust highlights to lighten or darken the light areas. The range

Back to TOC Using accessories 83Viewing RGB values and pixel colorYou can view the RGB values and pixel color for any spot in an image, color or grays

84 Using accessories Back to TOC

Back to TOC 85Troubleshooting and maintainingThis section provides information for:Solving issues that might occur while using the scanner or HP scann

86 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCStarting troubleshootingStart here to find the information you need. Choose one of these general groups

Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 87Resolving scanner messages(Some models only, see "Front panel and accessories comparisons" on

88 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCI saved a scanned image to a file, but now I cannot open the file in the program I want.You might have s

Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 89When I choose Scan To on the scanner, the image does not appear in the software.A cable might be loose.

Back to TOC Front panel and accessories comparisons 9HP Scanjet 5490c scannerFeatureIncluded on scanner or in boxSupported accessoryaCopy buttonColor/

90 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCThe scanner is making a loud clicking or grinding noise.The scanner is locked. Move the lock to the unlo

Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 91Resolving issues with scanned imagesThis section contains solutions to issues that affect all scanned im

92 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCThe image is completely black or completely white.The item might not be placed correctly on the scanner

Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 93Images scanned from the HP Precisionscan Pro software are larger than the original when viewed or printe

94 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCCopies are too light. If you are copying an item printed on colored paper, there might not be enough con

Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 95Resolving issues with slides and negatives Use the following section to help resolve issues with slides

96 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCResolving issues with editable textThis section contains resolutions to issues that might occur when you

Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 97After I scan using Text or Text and Image output type, some of the text displays as squares or unrecogni

98 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCWhen printing copies from the scanner or the HP Scanjet Copy Utility, I cannot choose the printer I want

Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 99I am trying to return a scanned image to my TWAIN or WIA-compliant program, but the image will not appea