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HP Scanjet N6010
User Guide
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Contents 1 Introduction to the HP Scanjet N6010 scanner...................................................2 Scanner hardware...................................................................................................2 Scanning software...................................................................................................4 Where to get additional information.........................................................................7 Accessibility..................................
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Introduction to the HP Scanjet 1 N6010 scanner This user guide tells you what you need to know about using the HP Scanjet N6010 scanner. ● Scanner hardware ● Scanning software ● Where to get additional information ● Accessibility Scanner hardware ● Scanner front-panel buttons ● Power switch Scanner front-panel buttons Use the buttons on the front panel of the scanner to start a scan and to configure some scanner settings. For more information, see Use the scanner buttons. Icon Button name Descri
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(continued) opened in your default PDF viewer. 4 Scan Business Card Scans a business card. (lower-right button) By default, this button will scan to the NewSoft Presto! BizCard application. 5 Cancel (far-left top Cancels a scan or copy in button) progress. 6 Scanner Tools (far-left Opens the Scanner Tools bottom button) Utility, which you can use to map the scanner buttons to different applications, configure PDF options, or view scanner maintenance information. Power switch The Power switch is
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Chapter 1 Scanning software The scanner includes a CD with scanning and document-management programs, as shown in the following table. Programs Software use HP Scanning Software The HP scanning software includes the Scanner Tools Utility, the HP Document Copy Utility, the HP PDF writer, and the TWAIN scanner drivers. ● Use the Scanner Tools Utility to configure PDF settings, map the scanner buttons to different applications, disable the scanner buttons, or view scanner maintenance information. I
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● PDF Settings tab ● Maintenance tab Buttons tab You can use the Scanner Tools Utility to change the default scan applications used by the front-panel buttons. Use the steps that follow to change the default application for any of these buttons: 1. Select the Buttons tab. 2. Select the drop-down box for the button that you want to change. The buttons are numbered 1 through 4 as follows: – 1: Scan Document button ( ) – 2: Copy button ( ) – 3: Scan to PDF button ( ) – 4: Scan Business Card button
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Chapter 1 In the Save As settings area, set up the default file name and location that is used when saving a PDF file. The following settings can be specified: ● File name: Select one or more of the check boxes to specify the default file name for PDFs. The following options can be used: – File Name: Type in the default name of the PDF file. – Date: If you want to use the date as part of the file name, select this check box and then select the format for the date. – Suffix: This setting adds a n
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● Feed-Roller Assembly Maintenance: This section indicates when the scanner feed rollers were last replaced and lets you know when it is time for them to be replaced. The recommended replacement interval will vary based on number of pages scanned, number of paper jams, and paper errors. Click the Record Maintenance button to reset the scanned pages count and record the date when the feed rollers are replaced. ● Instant Lamp On: Select the Instant Lamp On check box to keep the scanner lamp warm w
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Chapter 1 3. Click the language that you want. A list of guides is displayed. 4. Click Setup and Support Guide. Online help The following sources of information are available online: ● Scanner Tools Utility help ● Additional software help Scanner Tools Utility help If the Scanner Tools Utility is installed on the computer, click Help on the dialog box. For help opening the Scanner Tools Utility, see Scanner Tools Utility. Additional software help Each of the software programs included on the HP
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Disabling the scanner buttons To prevent buttons from being accidentally pushed, you can use the Scanner Tools Utility to disable the buttons. Use the same utility to re-enable the buttons. To disable the scanner buttons, complete the following steps: 1. Open the Scanner Tools Utility by doing one of the following: – Double-click the Scanner Tools Utility icon on the desktop. – Press the Scanner Tools ( ) button on the front panel of the scanner. –Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs,
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Scan and copy 2 This section contains the following topics: ● Load originals ● Basic scanning ● Basic copying steps ● Use the scanner buttons ● Scan from other software programs Load originals This section explains how to load originals in the document feeder. ● Choose acceptable paper ● Load originals in the document feeder Choose acceptable paper Originals can range from legal-size paper to business cards or checks. The scanner works best when the originals meet the following specifications:
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Load originals in the document feeder 1. Extend the output tray. For longer paper sizes, extend the document feeder extension at the top of the scanner. 2. Place the stack of pages face down. The top of the pages should point down ( ). 3. Adjust the paper guides to center the original. Press the bottom of the paper guides to adjust them. Make sure the paper guides touch the edges of the original. Note When scanning small originals such as checks, it is especially important that the paper guides
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Chapter 2 Basic scanning 1. Load the originals. For more information, see Load originals. 2. Do one of the following: – Press the scanner button for the task you want to perform. For more information see Use the scanner buttons. – Open a scanning software program and start the scan from the software. For more information, see Scan from other software programs. Basic copying steps 1. Load the originals. For more information, see Load originals. 2. Press the Copy ( ) button. The document is scanne
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Note If you do not have NewSoft Presto! PageManager installed, you are prompted for which program to use for the scan. When the scan is complete, the scanned image is displayed on the screen. You can save the scan by dragging it to a location in the folder tree on the left-hand side of the screen. Or you can choose one of the program icons at the bottom of the screen to launch that program and open the scanned image within that program. By default, the NewSoft Presto! PageManager software uses t
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Chapter 2 Scan to PDF button Use the lower-left Scan to PDF ( ) button to scan an item and save it as a PDF file. The file is automatically opened into Adobe Acrobat or your default PDF reader. The following default settings are used: ● Non-searchable (image-only) PDF file ● Black and white ● Single-sided (simplex) ● Saved in your My Documents folder You can change the default PDF settings for resolution, single- or double-sided scanning, file name, or location at any time by using the Scanner T
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To scan a business card, adjust the paper guides to the width of the card and insert it as follows: ● vertically ● face down into the document feeder When you press the Scan Business Card button, the NewSoft Presto! BizCard program automatically launches and scans the card. The following settings are used by default the first time you scan to this program: ● Single-sided (simplex) ● Gray-scale After the scan is complete, the NewSoft Presto! BizCard program reads the data from the card and enters
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Chapter 2 front-panel buttons, to map the scanner buttons to different applications, or to view scanner maintenance information. For more information, see Scanner Tools Utility or the Scanner Tools Utility online Help. Cancel button Use the far-left upper Cancel ( ) button to cancel a scan that is in progress. Scan from other software programs You can scan an image or document directly into a software program if the program is TWAIN compliant. Generally, the program is compliant if it has a menu
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Care and maintenance 3 This section presents information about how to care for and maintain the scanner. ● Scanner Tools Utility ● Order maintenance and scanning supplies ● Clean the scanner glass ● Use the HP paper-path cleaning cloth ● Clean the feed-roller assembly Occasional cleaning of the scanner helps ensure high-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. Cauti
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Chapter 3 To clean the strips of glass, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the USB cable and power supply from the scanner. 2. Open the scanner hatch. 3. Clean the glass by using a soft, lint-free cloth that has been sprayed with a mild glass cleaner. Caution Use only glass cleaner to clean the scanner glass. Avoid cleaners that contain abrasives, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride, all of which can damage the scanner glass. Avoid isopropyl alcohol because it can leave streaks on the glas
