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HP Scanjet N9120
User Guide
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Contents 1 Use the scanner Scanner overview ......................................................................................................................3 Scanner front panel buttons ................................................................................................4 Scanner lamp setting ...........................................................................................................5 Load original documents ........................................................
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Scanner initialization or hardware problems ............................................................................30 Check that the scanner has power ....................................................................................30 Check the USB connection ................................................................................................31 Uninstall and then reinstall the HP Scanjet utilities ...........................................................32 Scanner operation
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1 Use the scanner The following topics describe the HP Scanjet N9120 scanner as well as how to scan or copy original documents. • Scanner overview • Load original documents • How to scan • Associate a quick start button with scanning software • Scan from scanning software • How to copy Scanner overview 1 Front panel 2 Automatic document feeder (ADF) 3 ADF input tray 4 ADF output tray 5 Latch for opening the ADF 6 Power switch See also • Scanner front panel buttons • Scanner lamp setting Use the
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Chapter 1 Scanner front panel buttons Use the buttons on the scanner front panel to start a scan and to configure some scanner settings. Icon Button name Description 1 Copy By default, print the number of copies currently configured in HP Document Copy. Alternatively, start the scanning software that is assigned to this button. 2 Scan By default, start a scan that uses the HP Smart Document Scan Software profile that is assigned to this button. Alternatively, start the scanning software that is
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(continued) Icon Button name Description begin scanning again, press the Power Save button to wake up the scanner. See also “Scanner LEDs” on page 29 Scanner lamp setting The scanner supports two modes of lamp operation: • In Power Save mode, the scanner lamp times out and turns off automatically after about 15 minutes of inactivity. When you are ready to begin scanning again, press the Power Save button to wake up the scanner. • In Instant Lamp On mode, the scanner lamp times out and turns off
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Chapter 1 2 Weight: 49–120 g/m (13–32 lb) NOTE: In the scanning software, set the page size to match the width and length of the paper that you are scanning. • Scanning the following types of documents might result in paper jams or damage to the documents. To scan these documents, make a photocopy, and then scan the copy instead. Wrinkled or creased Curled documents documents Torn documents Documents with paper clips or staples Carbon paper Coated paper Extremely thin, Paper with adhesive transl
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• For small or narrow documents, load the edge that is less than 148 mm (5.8 in) pointing into the feeder so that the longer edge can be pulled into the feeder and passed along by the feed rollers. • When loading small or lightweight documents, such as A6 cards (index cards) or U.S. check carbons, load a stack of at least five documents to ensure that the ADF properly detects and feeds the stack. When scanning fewer than five small or lightweight documents, scan the documents by placing them on
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Chapter 1 How to load documents 1. Flip up the paper stop in the output tray that best matches the size of the documents that you are scanning. Select the stop position that is closest to (and beyond) the edge of your documents as they come out of the automatic document feeder (ADF). 2. Fan the stack of document pages to ensure that the pages do not stick together. Fan the edge that will be pointing into the ADF in one direction, and then fan that same edge in the opposite direction. 3. Align th
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4. Place the stack in the middle of the input tray. Load the stack face up. For fastest scanning, load the stack with the left edge leading into the ADF. NOTE: In the scanning software, choose the layout setting that matches the orientation of the originals in the ADF. 5. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the documents. Take care not to overtighten the guides, which can restrict paper feeding, but make sure that the paper guides touch the edges of the documents. 6. Gently push the stack fo
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Chapter 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass, as indicated by the reference mark. NOTE: In the scanning software, choose the layout setting that matches the orientation of the original on the scanner glass. How to scan The basic steps for scanning are: 1. Load the originals. 2. Do one of the following: •Press the Scan ( ) button on the scanner front panel to start scanning with the assigned software (and profile, if appropriate). • On the computer, open the scanning software, and
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See also • “Load original documents” on page 5 • “Associate a quick start button with scanning software” on page 11 • “Scan from scanning software” on page 11 • “Work with HP Smart Document Scan Software profiles” on page 13 Associate a quick start button with scanning software The scanner includes two quick start buttons, Scan ( ) and Copy ( ). You can associate any button-aware scanning software with each of these buttons. To associate a quick start button with scanning software, follow these
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Chapter 1 Scan from ISIS- or TWAIN-compliant scanning software 1. Start the scanning software, and then select the ISIS or TWAIN data source. 2. Select the settings that are appropriate for the documents that you are scanning. 3. Carry out the appropriate actions to complete the scan. For more information, see the online help for the scanning software. How to copy The basic steps for copying are: 1. Load the originals. 2. Do one of the following: • Press the Copy ( ) button on the scanner front
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2 Useful scanner features Experienced document management professionals might be interested in the following scan features that are available in the HP Smart Document Scan Software. Many of these features are also available from any ISIS- or TWAIN-compliant document scanning software that allows you to modify the scan settings. • Work with HP Smart Document Scan Software profiles • Automatically rotate scanned pages • Scan extra long documents • Filter out color from a document (color dropout) •
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Chapter 2 3. In the Profile name box, type the name you want or accept the default name. TIP: You might want to set up the new profile based on an existing one. To do so, select the Copy settings from profile check box, and then select an existing profile from the list. 4. Click Continue. The Profile Settings dialog box is displayed. 5. Select the settings for the profile. For more information, see the HP Smart Document Scan Software Help. Automatically rotate scanned pages By default, pages fed
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NOTE: HP recommends scanning long pages individually at a resolution of 300 dpi or lower. Filter out color from a document (color dropout) You can filter out a dark background from the image content, for example black text on green paper or red instructions on a form. Removing colors from the scan might reduce the scan file size and improve optical character recognition (OCR) results. You can select to filter out a color channel (red, green, or blue) or up to three specific colors. For specific
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Chapter 2 NOTE: To set the scan background color in another scanning software, navigate to the ISIS or TWAIN Advanced Settings dialog box. On the More tab, select a color from the ADF Background drop-down list. Use scanner hardware compression for faster scans The scanner supports multiple levels of JPEG compression to increase the rate of data transfer from the scanner to the scanning software on the computer. The scanner compresses the data during the scanning process. The scanning software ca
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Scan without reviewing The standard process for using the HP Smart Document Scan Software to complete your scans is as follows: 1. Scan document pages. 2. Review the scanned document pages in the HP Smart Document Scan Software Scan Progress Window. Reorder, delete, and rescan pages as necessary. 3. Finish the scan by clicking Done Scanning in the Scan Progress Window. 4. Wait for the scanning software to process the scanned document pages according to the profile settings. You can set up a prof
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Chapter 2 Install or replace a print cartridge in the imprinter The scanner uses an HP 51604A print cartridge. You must purchase the print cartridge separately. 1. Raise the ADF input tray until it clicks into place. 2. Lift the green lever slightly, and slide the imprinter completely to the left. 3. Raise the cartridge stall latch. 18 Useful scanner features
