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hp
scanjet
2400, 3670,
3690, 3970
digital flatbed
scanners
user‘s manual
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hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 digital flatbed scanners user’s manual
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copyright information © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2003 All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws. This product incorporates Adobe’s PDF technology, which contains an implementation of Lempel-Ziv-Welch (LZW) data compression licensed under U.S. Patent 4,558,302. trademark credits Adobe and the Acrobat logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in th
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contents where do I find…? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 where do I find information about…? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 where do I find documentation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 how to use the scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 front panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 transparent materials adapter (TMA) overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 scanning
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where do I find…? 1 This manual describes the operation of HP Scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 scanners for a computer using a Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You can find information about using the scanner with Apple® Macintosh® systems in the following locations: Setup Poster scanner installation or setup problems on page 9 HP Photo & Imaging software help where do I find information about…? Use the following table to locate the information you need about using the scanner, t
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where do I find…? Subject Location This manual, see care and maintenance on page 9 Maintenance and warranty This manual, see warranty on page 17 This manual, see upgraded warranty options on page 24 (also in HP Scanjet Scanner Help) www.scanjet.hp.com Product registration, updates, newsletters This manual, see product support on page 20 (also Support details, in the HP Scanjet Scanner Help) phone numbers, e-mail www.hp.com/support where do I find documentation? Use the followin
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how to use the scanner 2 This section presents an overview of the scanner front panel and the transparent materials adapter (TMA), and also contains information about how to use and care for the scanner. front panel overview Feature Description SCAN button Scans the picture or document so you can preview or change the scanned image. COPY button Scans the item and sends it to the default printer to make copies. HP INSTANT SHARE button Scans the item and allows you to send it in e-mail, creat
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how to use the scanner scanning overview You can start scanning in one of three ways: from the front panel buttons from the HP Director from other applications Note: The HP Scanning software can prompt you to scan additional items. This allows you to scan multiple items and send them to the final destination all at one time. For Macintosh users, see where do I find…? on page 1 for information about scanning procedures. scan from the front panel buttons The front panel buttons on the sc
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chapter 2 Scanning at a resolution higher than necessary only increases your file size, slows down printing, and in some cases makes the image impossible to print on a particular printer. For more information, open HP Director, select your scanner in the Select Device list, click Help, and in the HP Photo & Imaging software help, see the hp scanjet scanner help section. scan pictures and documents Use the SCAN button ( ) to scan pictures and documents. Note: You can also use the SCAN button
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how to use the scanner print copies Use the COPY button ( ) to scan an original and send it directly to a printer to make copies. 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass as indicated by the reference marks on the scanner, and close the lid. OPY button ( ) on the scanner. 2 Press the C A message appears that shows the copy progress. 3 If you want to increase the number of copies, lighten or darken the copies, reduce or enlarge them, or change printer settings, click Cancel in the
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chapter 2 7 A dialog box appears, asking if you want to scan another image. If you have more originals to scan, click Yes. – Place another original on the glass and close the lid. In the preview window, click New Scan, make adjustments, and then click Accept. OR – Select another image within the preview window, make adjustments, and then click Accept. 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to share your scanned item. Note: You can also use the HP INSTANT SHARE button to scan slides or nega
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how to use the scanner change settings You can customize some features of the HP Scanjet scanner, including the front panel button settings, previewing of images, and other preferences. If you have an HP Scanjet 3970 scanner, you can choose whether scanning takes place immediately or waits for the warm-up cycle to complete. change settings from the hp director When you use the scanner buttons or the HP Director, the scanner uses settings optimized for the scanned original type, such as a pho
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chapter 2 care and maintenance Occasional cleaning of your scanner helps ensure optimal performance. The amount of care necessary depends upon several factors, including the amount of use and the environment. You should perform routine cleaning as necessary. Routine cleaning should include cleaning the scanner glass and the TMA. clean the scanner glass 1 Disconnect the power cable from the scanner. 2 Open the scanner lid. 3 Clean the glass using a soft, lint-free cloth sprayed with a mild gl
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how to use the scanner check the cables Cable type Action Ensure that the power cable is securely connected between the Power scanner and a live electrical outlet or surge protector. cable If the power cable is connected to a surge protector, ensure that the surge protector is plugged into an outlet and turned on. Disconnect the power cable from the scanner and turn off the computer. After 30 seconds, reconnect the power cable to the scanner and then turn on the computer, in that orde
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chapter 2 run the repair utility If the scanner still fails to initialize, run the Repair utility (Windows computers only). For more information, open HP Director, select your scanner in the Select Device list, and click Help. Then in the HP Photo & Imaging software help, open the hp scanjet scanner help section, open the troubleshooting section and see scanner has stopped working properly. frequently asked questions how do I test my scanner hardware if I think there may be a problem? 1 Disc
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how to use the scanner how do I resolve issues with scanning documents or text? The scanner uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to convert text on a page to text that you can edit on your computer. If you scan text but cannot edit it, make sure you make the following selections during scanning: – What are you scanning?: Select Document. – Scan for editable text?: Select Yes. Scanned text may not appear on your computer exactly as it appeared on the page. For example, some characters
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scan from the transparent materials adapter (TMA) 3 If you have an HP Scanjet 3670, 3690, and 3970 scanner, you can use the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan 35 mm slides or negatives. Note: To scan large transparent items, such as a presentation transparency, place the item on the scanner glass under a piece of white paper and scan as usual. scan slides To scan 35 mm slides, use the slide holder that is part of the built-in TMA. 1 Open the scanner lid. 2 Remove the negative strip
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scan from the transparent materials adapter (TMA) 9 Click Scan. The scanner performs a preview scan, and the preview image appears. 10 Select a final scan area within the slide. Click and drag a border around the area you want for a final scan (final scan area). Final scan area select a final scan area 11 Make any adjustments you want to the preview image. When the image adjustments are complete, click Accept. 12 A dialog box appears asking if there are more originals to scan. If you have mo
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chapter 3 scan negatives To scan 35 mm negatives use the negative strip holder that is part of the built-in TMA. 1 Open the scanner lid. 2 Slide a negative strip into the negative strip holder so that the shiny side faces you. insert a negative strip Note: Negatives are easily damaged. Touch them only on their edges. 3 Close the scanner lid. Note: Do not click SCAN until the negatives are loaded and the lid is closed. 4 Press the SCAN button ( ). A dialog box appears asking what you are sca
