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HP Scanjet 8270
Document Flatbed Scanner
6.5" X 9" FRONT COVER
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User Guide English
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English Contents 1 How to use the scanner ......................................................................................4 Scanner setup .......................................................................................................4 Where to get additional information .......................................................................4 How to use the HP Photosmart Software ..............................................................4 Front panel and accessories overview ...
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How to use the scanner 1 This manual describes how to use the HP Scanjet 8270 Document Flatbed Scanner and its accessories, resolve installation problems, and reach customer support. Scanner setup To set up your scanner and install the scanning software, see the setup poster shipped with your scanner. Where to get additional information More information about the scanner and software can be found in the onscreen Help. If you have installed the HP Photosmart Software that came with the
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English Front panel and accessories overview This section presents an overview of the scanner front panel, the transparent materials adapter (TMA), and the automatic document feeder (ADF). Front panel buttons Icon Feature name Description Power Save Turns Power Save mode on or off. button The Power Save button can also be used to turn the power completely off by holding down for at least 2 seconds. Destination Selects the destination (an application, such as a button word processor) for a s
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Chapter 1 (continued) Icon Feature name Description Color/Black & Determines whether items will be scanned in color or White copy in black and white when you press the Copy button. button Button Opens the Button Settings dialog box. From this Settings button dialog box, you can change how the scanner buttons work. Cancel button Cancels a scan while the scanner is scanning, or cancels a series of scans from the automatic document feeder (ADF). 16-character Indicates the number of copies that wil
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English To start HP Solution Center: 1. Do one of the following: a. On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Solution Center icon. b. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, and then click HP Solution Center. 2. If you have installed more than one HP device, click the tab for the scanner. HP Solution Center shows only the functions, settings, and support options that are appropriate for the selected HP device. Scan from other software programs You
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Chapter 1 The HP Scanning dialog box is displayed. Note If you want to preview scans before they are sent to their destination, select Show Preview in the HP Scanning dialog box. Click the Accept button in the preview screen to initiate the final scan. 3. Click Scan. 4. When the scan is finished, place an item on the scanner glass and then click Scan to scan another picture, or click Done. The scanned image is opened in the HP Photosmart Software. Scan multiple pictures with one scan You ca
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English E-mail a scanned document or picture Use the E-mail button ( ) to scan documents or pictures and insert them in an e- mail message as an attachment. You must have an Internet connection and a supported e-mail application. 1. Place the original face down on the scanner glass or face up in the ADF. Note You can also use the E-mail button to scan slides or negatives from the TMA. For more information, see How to scan from the transparent materials adapter (TMA) on page 13. 2. Pres
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Chapter 1 Cancel a scan in progress To cancel a scan during processing, or to cancel a series of scans when the ADF is being used, either: ● Use the Cancel button ( ). ● Click the Cancel button on the progress dialog box that is displayed during the scan. Change scan settings You can change settings for the scanner buttons by pressing the Button Settings button ( ). 1. Press the Button Settings button. The Front Panel Scan Button Settings dialog box is displayed. 2
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English How to scan from the automatic 2 document feeder (ADF) This section explains how to use the automatic document feeder (ADF) for the HP Scanjet 8270 Document Flatbed Scanner. Cleaning and maintenance accessories are available for the ADF. For information, see Clean and maintain the automatic document feeder (ADF) on page 17. Choose acceptable media for the ADF The ADF works best when the originals meet the following specifications: ● Standard media of A4-, U.S. letter-, a
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Chapter 2 Scan two-sided documents from the ADF 1. Load your originals. See Load originals in the ADF on page 11. 2. Use the Duplex switch on the ADF to select two-sided originals. 3. Open HP Solution Center, and then click Scan Document. The HP Scanning dialog box is displayed. 4. Click Scan. 5. When you are finished scanning, click Done. The software sends the scanned file to the specified location. Note If you are acquiring your scan from an imaging software program using TWAIN, the
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English How to scan from the 3 transparent materials adapter (TMA) Use the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan 35 mm slides or negatives. Tips for scanning transparent items ● To scan items larger than those that the TMA accepts, place the transparency on the scanner glass, place a white sheet of paper on top of the transparency, and then scan as usual. ● When scanning a 35 mm slide or negative, the scanner software automatically enlarges the image to approximately 10 cm x 15
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Chapter 3 3. Place up to three slides into the slide holder. Insert the slides with the front of the slides facing you. 4. After loading the last slide, insert the slide light-shield until it touches the slides. Note Inserting the slide light-shield prevents stray light on the scanned image. 5. Close the scanner lid. 6. Click the Scan Picture button ( ). The HP Scanning dialog box is displayed. 7. Select Picture. 8. Select Scan positives, including 35 mm slides, using the TMA. If you want to pre
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English The scan is sent to the destination selected in the HP Scanning dialog box. 11. When finished, remove the slides. Replace the slide light-shield, the negative holder, and the TMA cover. Scan negatives To scan 35 mm negatives, use the negative holder that is part of the built-in TMA. 1. Open the scanner lid and remove the TMA cover. 2. Remove the negative light-shield from the negative holder. The negative holder is stored in the slide holder. 3. Slide a negative strip into the ne
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Chapter 3 4. If you are scanning a negative strip that has fewer than four frames, insert the negative light-shield into the negative holder until it touches the negative strip. Note Inserting the negative light-shield prevents stray light on the scanned image. 5. Click the Scan Picture button ( ). The HP Scanning dialog box is displayed. 6. Select Picture. 7. Select Scan negatives using the Transparent Materials Adapter (TMA). If you want to preview the scanned image, select the Show Preview ch
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English Care and maintenance 4 Occasional cleaning of your scanner helps ensure higher-quality scans. The amount of care necessary depends upon several factors, including the amount of use, and the environment. You should perform routine cleaning as necessary. For all care and maintenance procedures required for the scanner, please see the Care and maintenance section for your scanner in the onscreen Help. In HP Solution Center, click Help, and then select the Help section for your scanner model
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Chapter 4 several times per week, monthly cleaning is recommended. Set up a cleaning routine that is appropriate for your scanner. See Clean and Maintain the ADF in the Care and maintenance section of the HP Scanjet 8270 Document Flatbed Scanner onscreen Help for more details. Clean the ADF scan glass Follow the same steps you follow to clean the scanner glass. See Clean the scanner glass on page 17. Maintain the ADF If misfeeds are occurring frequently, follow these steps: 1. Clean the feed-
