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HP
Scanjet
4600 series
see-through
scanner
User‘s Manual
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HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner User's Manual
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Contents 1 How to use the scanner...............................................................................2 Scanner parts and accessories .....................................................................2 Place the scanner in the holder .....................................................................3 Overview of the HP software .........................................................................4 Scanner and accessories overview ..............................................
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How to use the scanner 1 This manual describes the operation of the HP Scanjet 4600 series see-through scanner, including how to use the scanner, customer support, and installation troubleshooting. For installation procedures, see the Setup Poster. For scanning software procedures, see the HP Image Zone software on-screen help. This section presents an overview of the scanner and information about how to use and care for the scanner. Note If you have installed HP Windows software from CD 2, the
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How to use the scanner 3 1 2 4 HP Scanjet 4650/4670 scanner 1 Scanner 2 Vertical holder, with folding legs for storage. Used for positioning and holding items for scanning 3 Optional transparent materials adapter (TMA) for scanning 35 mm slides and negatives. 4 Power supply Place the scanner in the holder Note The holder can be used for holding the scanner, positioning items to scan, and providing a flat surface on which to scan. The holder is not necessary for scanning. Place the scanner in the
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Chapter 1 3 Place the scanner in the holder, so the viewing side (light frame) faces you. The buttons are on the right side of the scanner. The cord exits the scanner at the lower left. 4 To align the scanner on the holder, slide the scanner from side to side in the holder until it is secured in the holder. Overview of the HP software ● The HP Director software provides easy access to the software applications, default settings, status, and on-screen help for your HP device. By using the HP Dir
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How to use the scanner Feature Description Scan Scans pictures and documents from the scanner glass, and scans slides and negatives from the TMA. Copy Scans from the glass directly to the default printer to make copies. HP Instant Scans a photo and enables you to 1) Share share it in e-mail; 2) create an album on the HP website; or 3) order professional- quality prints. (Not all services are available in all regions or for all operating systems.) Power Save Turns off the scanner lamp and puts th
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Chapter 1 The buttons on the scanner provide shortcuts to frequently used scanning functions, such as scanning pictures, slides, negatives, and documents. See Scanner and accessories overview . ● Scan from the HP Director software Scan from the HP Director software when you want more control of your scan, such as when you want to preview the image before the final scan. To start the HP Director software, double-click the HP Director icon ( ) on the desktop. The HP Director window appears. From t
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How to use the scanner Tip The side with the dark frame always faces the item you are scanning. Position the item face up When scanning an item face up, place the scanner viewing side (light frame) up ( ) on the item. You can see the picture or text through the scanner glass. Some examples are: ● With the scanner in the holder, scan a single document or photo. ● With the scanner removed from the holder, scan a photo lying on the desk. ● With the scanner removed from the holder, scan an item that
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Chapter 1 2 While holding the scanner up, position the item face up in the upper left corner of the holder, with the top of the item towards the hinge. Use the media placement tabs on the holder to help position the item. 3 Return the scanner to its original position on the holder. You can see the item face up through the scanner glass. For instructions on how to scan pictures and documents, see Scan pictures and documents . Position a single item with the HP Scanjet 4650/4670 1 Pull the top edg
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How to use the scanner 2 Place the scanner on the desk, scanning side (dark frame) up ( ). 3 Place the document printed side down on the scanner glass. Use the dark frame to help position the document for scanning. The scan area includes the entire clear glass area, up to the dark frame edge. Tip To ensure better contact with the scanner glass, press down on the document you are scanning. For instructions on how to scan pictures and documents, see Scan pictures and documents . If you are using a
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Chapter 1 Note Macintosh users, see the HP Image Zone software Help for information about scanning procedures. 1 Position the item on the scanner. For more information, see Positioning items before scanning . 2 Press the Scan button ( ). 3 In the dialog box that appears, select: a Picture if you are scanning a printed photograph, graphic, slide, or negative. Scanned pictures appear in the HP Image Zone software by default. b Document if you are scanning text, both text and graphics, or any text
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How to use the scanner possible check box to retain columns that are easier to edit. Most users choose this option. The text flows from one column to the next, allowing for easier editing. – Do not retain page format. Select this option for flowed text. This creates a file with continuous text. This is recommended for text that you want to edit and reformat for other purposes. Scanned text might not appear on your computer exactly as it appeared on the original, especially if the original contai
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Chapter 1 2 Press the HP Instant Share button ( ) on the scanner. The photo is scanned. 3 A dialog box appears, asking if you want to scan another image. Do one of the following: a If you have more items to scan, place another item on the scanner and either click Scan in the dialog box or press the Scan button ( ) on the scanner. b If you have finished scanning photos, click Done. 4 All your scanned photos are sent to the HP Instant Share software. Follow the instructions on the screen to share
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How to use the scanner Scan oversized items If you have an item to scan that is larger than the scanning glass, you can scan it in multiple sections, and then connect the sections with ArcSoft Panorama Maker software. Use the Panorama Maker software to connect multiple scans. Use the ReadIris Pro software if you want to convert a document into editable text. If you did not install this software when you set up the scanner, insert the scanner CD to install it now. See the Setup Poster for install
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Chapter 1 Use the power save button The scanner lamp turns off automatically after approximately 15 minutes. However, you may want to manually turn off the lamp when you have finished using the scanner. To turn off the scanner lamp and put the scanner in low-power mode, press the Power Save button ( ). To use the scanner again, start a scan either from a scanner button or from the HP Director software. After a short warm-up cycle, the scan begins. Change settings You can customize many features
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How to use the scanner Clean the scanner glass Note Dust and fingerprints affect scanning quality only on the scanning side (dark frame) of the scanner. 1 Disconnect the combination USB and power cable from the scanner. 2 Clean the glass using a soft, lint-free cloth sprayed with a mild glass cleaner. Caution Use only glass cleaner. Avoid abrasives, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride, all of which can damage the scanner glass. Avoid isopropyl alcohol because it can leave streaks on the g
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Troubleshooting 2 This section contains solutions for potential issues with the scanner and the transparent materials adapter (TMA). Frequently asked questions This section provides answers to common questions about your HP scanner. How do I test my scanner hardware if I think there may be a problem? If you think the scanner has a hardware problem, verify that the cables are firmly connected to the scanner, the computer, and the power source. If the cables are correctly connected, test the scann
