hp scanjet 4400c seriesand 5400c series scannersuser’s manual
10 Back to TOCHP Scanjet 5490c seriesFeatureIncluded on scanner or in boxSupported accessoryaCopy buttonColor/black & white copy andselect number
100 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCThe converted text did not retain font size and style when the text was placed in a word-processing pro
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 101Resolving issues sending to destinationsUse this section to resolve issues sending images to destinatio
102 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCWhen I choose the Scan To button on the scanner, the image does not appear in the software.● A cable mi
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 103I want to start scanning from another program, such as my word-processing program, so I can bring an im
104 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCResolving issues with accessoriesThis section contains information for resolving issues when you are us
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 105Resolving issues with the ADFThis section contains issues that might occur when you are using the autom
106 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCThe bottom of the scanned image is cut off.● The ADF can handle items up to 355.6 mm (14 inches) long.
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 107Setting scanner lamp controlsYou can set the scanner lamp to use either Energy Save or Faster Scan. The
108 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCClearing jams from the ADF Pages can jam at the beginning or the end of a page. Use the appropriate pro
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 1094 Remove the jammed item from the ADF and replace the paper lead.5 Close the hatch. Press down firmly u
Back to TOC 11Parallel cablecHP Scanjet Transparency Adapter (XPA)HP Scanjet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)a. Supported accessories include accessori
110 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCTo clear jams at the end of a page 1 Remove any pages from the ADF input tray.2 Remove the input tray f
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 111Cleaning and maintainingPeriodically, the scanner and accessories might need to be cleaned or to have m
112 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCCleaning the XPA (Some models only, see "Front panel and accessories comparisons" on page 3.)
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 113Uninstalling the softwareThe Uninstall option of the Installer allows you to remove the scanning softwa
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Back to TOC 115AUsing software commands and controlsThis section contains information for using the shortcuts, toolbars, and cursors in the HP Precisi
116 Using software commands and controls Back to TOCUsing keyboard shortcuts and the menusThis section summarizes the menus and commands in the HP Pre
Back to TOC Using software commands and controls 117Reset Tools+ZReturn all settings except output type to the defaults for this image.Copy+CScan and
118 Using software commands and controls Back to TOCAdjust Color Adjust colors (hue) and their intensity (saturation).Adjust Exposure Adjust the contr
Back to TOC Using software commands and controls 119HP Precisionscan Pro tool and information barsThe HP Precisionscan Pro software contains a toolbar
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120 Using software commands and controls Back to TOCInfo barThe info bar appears at the bottom of the preview window and displays the following inform
Back to TOC Using software commands and controls 121Context-sensitive cursorsThe shape of the pointer indicates the type of activity you can perform i
122 Using software commands and controls Back to TOC
Back to TOC 123BGlossarysymbols8-bit grayscaleUsed to represent black-and-white photos accurately. These grayscale images contain 256 shades of gray.2
124 Glossary Back to TOCaliasingThe visibly jagged steps along angled lines or object edges that result from sharp tonal contrasts between pixels. See
Back to TOC Glossary 125brightnessThe balance of light (highlights) and dark (shadows) in an image. In black-and-white images, the lower the brightnes
126 Glossary Back to TOCwith low contrast has many shades of gray and tends to look flat and dull. Change contrast using the highlight, shadow, and mi
Back to TOC Glossary 127dpiDots Per Inch. The number of dots in a linear inch. DPI measurements are used to describe the resolution of printers and sc
128 Glossary Back to TOCflowed textThe Flowed Text option converts output into one column, placing images as closely as possible to the appropriate te
Back to TOC Glossary 129highlights The lightest portion of an image, usually reproduced as white on the computer screen or when printed. histogram A g
13ContentsFront panel and accessories comparisonsHP Scanjet 4400c series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4HP Scanjet 4470c series .
130 Glossary Back to TOCinterface connectionThe connection between the scanner and the computer. This can be either a USB, parallel, or SCSI connectio
Back to TOC Glossary 131midtones The gray shades of an image. Midtones are usually between 30% and 70% black. Midtone control adjusts the brightness o
132 Glossary Back to TOCoutput dimensions The actual height and width of an image when saved. You will not see the size changes to your image in the P
Back to TOC Glossary 133positioning plateThis XPA piece is a large template with a rectangular cutout that orients proper placement of the XPA light s
134 Glossary Back to TOCRGB Red, Green, Blue. The color model in which every color is composed of a varying amount of red, green, and blue, which are
Back to TOC Glossary 135shadow The darkest area of an image, usually reproduced as near black on the computer screen or when printed. The range betwee
136 Glossary Back to TOCTIFF Tagged Image File Format. A bitmapped file format for images, capable of storing up to 24-bit depth images. TIFF file for
Back to TOC Glossary 137widthThe horizontal dimension of your scan as it is sent to its destination.xXPASee transparency adapter.XPA light sourceThis
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139IndexAAbout HP Precisionscan Pro command 116abrasive cleaners, avoiding 112accessories, using 77accuracy, OCR 76acquiring scans 74active program, d
14 Back to TOC58Descreening images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Resetting all adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back to TOC 140adjusting hue 56definition 125colored paperadjustments for 58copying from 96colorsautomatic adjustment 72converting to black and white
Back to TOC 141FAQs (frequently asked questions) 22Faster Scan mode 107features, scanner models 3feeding problems, ADF 105file formatse-mail attachmen
Back to TOC 142Jjagged imagesdefinition 130troubleshooting 97jaggies, definition 124jams, ADFclearing 108, 110preventing 105JPEG filesdefinition 130ou
Back to TOC 143paper jams, ADFclearing 108, 110preventing 105Paste command 65pasting images 65patterns, descreening 59PDF filesprinting documentation
Back to TOC 144Scan To commandshortcuts 116, 119Text File option 23using 60Scan using channel 58Scanjet Automatic Document Feeder. See ADF (automatic
Back to TOC 145Text 73Tagged Image File Format. See TIFF filestemplatesnegative 81slides 79troubleshooting 98Text Files, saving as 75Text option 37Tex
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Back to TOC Getting started 151Getting startedThis section contains the basics to help you get started with your new HP Scanjet scanner. From here, yo
16 Getting started Back to TOCWhere do I start?You can start scanning from one of these places:● Scanner buttons● HP Precisionscan Pro software ● Anot
Back to TOC Getting started 17Selecting and preparing itemsBefore placing items in the scanner, follow these guidelines for selecting and preparing th
18 Getting started Back to TOCItems for the XPAThe HP Scanjet Transparency Adapter (XPA) is included with some scanner models or can be ordered. Use t
Back to TOC Getting started 19Completing your first scan This section shows you how to take the same item and scan to print using the two primary scan
2 Back to TOCCopyright information© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2001All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior
20 Getting started Back to TOCTo complete your first scan using the scanner buttons1 Load the item in the scanner. See "To load the item in the s
Back to TOC Getting started 21To complete your first scan using the HP Precisionscan Pro software1 Load the item in the scanner. See "To load the
22 Getting started Back to TOCFrequently asked questionsThis section contains answers to some questions frequently asked about scanning.What settings
Back to TOC Getting started 23How can I reduce the file size?To reduce file size:● Save files using a compressed format, such as TIFF compressed or JP
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Back to TOC 252Scanning from scanner buttons The scanner buttons provide an easy way to scan items directly to destinations using settings optimized f
26 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCOverview of scanner buttonsFor a list of buttons available on your scanner, see "Front panel and acce
Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 27Number of copies (some models only)Choose the number of copies before pressing Copy. The liquid crystal di
28 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCScanning quickly with scanner buttonsUse the scanner buttons to scan quickly to a destination using settin
Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 29Scanning to another programOn some models, you can select from a list of destinations (including the HP Pr
3 Back to TOCFront panel and accessories comparisonsThe following tables provide information about the HP Scanjet 4400c series and 5400c series scanne
30 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCSending a scan to a websiteOn some models, you can share images with other people by scanning directly to
Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 31E-mailing a scanWhen you send e-mail using the E-mail button ( ), the scanner scans the item using default
32 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCTo e-mail a scan from the scanner1 Close the HP Precisionscan Pro software, the HP Scanjet Copy Utility, a
Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 33Printing copies You can scan an item and send it to a printer to make copies using the scanner button. At
34 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCCanceling a scanOn some scanner models, you can use the Cancel button ( ) to cancel a scan in progress. Wh
Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 35Configuring scanner buttonsEach scanner button has default settings that optimize the scan for the destina
36 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCChanging settings for Speed Destinations (some models only) On some scanner models, you can use the Selec
Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons 37Settings for scanner buttonsUsing the HP Scanjet Controls control panel, you can change the following type
38 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCImage options ResolutionSelect a resolution from the pull-down menu, or type a resolution in the text box.
Back to TOC 393Scanning from HP Precisionscan ProUsing the HP Precisionscan Pro software, you can preview scanned images and make changes to the image
4 Back to TOCHP Scanjet 4400c seriesFeatureIncluded on scanner or in boxSupported accessoryaa. Supported accessories include accessories that are not
40 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCStarting the HP Precisionscan Pro softwareTo start the HP Precisionscan Pro software, press the Scan
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 41Performing a new scanOnce you start a new scan, the scanner does a preliminary scan of the item and d
42 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCCropping or selecting an area for final scanOnce a scanned image appears in the HP Precisionscan Pro
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 43Getting a closer look (zooming)Zoom in on the selection area to look at it more closely or make chang
44 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCList of output types To reset output typeOn the Output Type menu, click Automatically Set Type. The s
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 45Making optional adjustments, basicThese tools are needed most often, but using any of them is optiona
46 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCChanging resolution Resolution determines the amount of data in a scanned image. The scanning softwar
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 47Rotating an imageYou can rotate the image in 90-degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise. You
48 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCSharpening an imageIncreasing sharpening enhances detail in the image. The HP Precisionscan Pro softw
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 49Making optional adjustments, advancedThese optional adjustments are ones that most people generally d
Back to TOC 5HP Scanjet 4470c seriesFeatureIncluded on scanner or in boxSupported accessoryaCopy buttonColor/black & white copy andselect number o
50 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCChanging midtones The midtone setting lets you lighten or darken the middle values in an image. The r
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 51Changing highlights The highlight is the value in the image that is represented on the screen as whit
52 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCChanging shadows The shadow is the value in the image that is represented on the screen as black. All
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 53Checking for clipped areasThe lightest or darkest areas of an image that will print without any detai
54 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCSetting pixel output levelsThe output levels setting lets you create interesting effects for scanned
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 55Viewing RGB values and pixelsYou can view the RGB values and pixel color for any spot in a color or g
56 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCChanging the hueColor in an image consists of its hue and the saturation. Hue refers to the overall c
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 57Changing the black and white thresholdChanging the black and white threshold only applies to images u
58 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCSetting which colors become black or white in black & white bitmapsThis procedure only applies to
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 59Descreening imagesUse the Descreen command to reduce undesirable patterns in printed items you are sc
6 Back to TOCHP Scanjet 5400c seriesFeatureIncluded on scanner or in boxSupported accessoryaCopy buttonColor/black & white copy andselect number o
60 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCCompleting the final scanWhen you finish making changes, you need to complete the final scan by doing
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 61Returning the image to a program that supports TWAIN or the HP Scanjet Plug-in If you started the sca
62 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCList of file typesImage file formats● GIF. GIF is a compressed file format suitable for an image that
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 63PrintingThe selection area is the part of the image that prints. If there is no selection border, the
64 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCPlacing a scan on a websiteYou can share images with other people by scanning directly to the Web. Pe
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 65To scan an item for a websiteTo scan an item for placement on a website, use one of the following met
66 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCDragging-and-dropping into another programYou can drag-and-drop a scanned image into another program
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 67Scanning to CDThe Scan to CD function is a quick, convenient way to scan and save scanned items to a
68 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCOther features and tipsIn this section, you can find information about:● Which settings to use to get
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 69Tips for best image qualityOutput type, resolution, file type, and values for other controls determin
Back to TOC 7HP Scanjet Transparency Adapter (XPA)HP Scanjet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)a. Supported accessories include accessories that are not
70 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCSetting preferences The preferences are the default settings for all scans performed. To change a set
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 71Scanner tab options The Scanner tab of the Preferences dialog box controls these options.Preview scan
72 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCSelection Area tab optionsThe Selection Area tab controls the following preferences.Automatically cre
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 73Text tab options The Text tab of the Preferences dialog box controls the following preferences relate
74 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCScanning from other programs You can bring an image directly into an open file in one of your program
Back to TOC Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro 75Making scanned text editable You can make text on a scanned image editable. The optical character rec
76 Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOCWhat to expect from OCR programs OCR programs convert some text more accurately than other text. Beca
Back to TOC 774Using accessoriesSome scanners support using the HP Scanjet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and the HP Scanjet Transparency Adapter (XP
78 Using accessories Back to TOCScanning from the ADFYou can scan multiple-page items quickly and easily using the ADF. When you use the ADF, you can
Back to TOC Using accessories 79Scanning from the XPAYou can scan slides or negatives using the XPA.See the Setup and Support Guide for information ab
8 Back to TOCHP Scanjet 5470c seriesFeatureIncluded on scanner or in boxSupported accessoryaCopy buttonColor/black & white copy andselect number o
80 Using accessories Back to TOC4 If you are scanning fewer than three slides, insert the slide light shield after you load your last slide.5 Place th
Back to TOC Using accessories 81Scanning negatives To scan 35 mm negatives, use the XPA light source, the positioning plate, and the negative holder.
82 Using accessories Back to TOC5 Slide the negative holder into the slide holder on the bottom side of the XPA light source.6 Place the XPA light sou
Back to TOC Using accessories 83Making optional adjustments for slides or negativesYou can make optional adjustments to slides or negatives scanned us
84 Using accessories Back to TOCAdjusting highlights for slides or negativesYou can adjust highlights to lighten or darken the light areas. The range
Back to TOC Using accessories 85Viewing RGB values and pixel colorYou can view the RGB values and pixel color for any spot in an image, color or grays
86 Using accessories Back to TOC
Back to TOC 875Troubleshooting and maintainingThis section provides information for:● Solving issues that might occur while using the scanner or HP sc
88 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCChecking the basicsIf the scanner is not working, always perform these actions first.● Check that the po
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 89Starting troubleshootingStart here to find the information you need. Choose one of these general groups
Back to TOC 9Parallel cablecHP Scanjet Transparency Adapter (XPA)HP Scanjet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)a. Supported accessories include accessorie
90 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCResolving scanner messages(Some models only, see "Front panel and accessories comparisons" on
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 91I saved a scanned image to a file, but now I cannot open the file in the program I want.You might have s
92 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCThe correct menu items do not appear in the HP Precisionscan Pro software.● If you used the ADF and then
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 93Resolving image-quality issuesThis section contains information for resolving image-quality issues, whet
94 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCScanned image is not clear.● The resolution, sharpening, or midtone, highlight, and shadow settings migh
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 95Scanned images are grainy, jagged, or fuzzy.● You resized the image in a program other than the HP Preci
96 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCResolving issues with printed copiesUse this section to help resolve issues with printed pages.Parts of
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 97Colors in printed images are incorrect.The output type or printer settings might not be correct. Choose
98 Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOCResolving issues with slides and negatives Use the following section to help resolve issues with slides
Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining 99Resolving issues with editable textThis section contains resolutions to issues that might occur when you
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