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hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 digital flatbed scanners
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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 S
CAN button to scan slides or negatives from
the TMA. For more information, see scan from the transparent materials
adapter (TMA) on page 13.
1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass as indicated by the
reference marks on the scanner, and close the lid.
2 Press the S
CAN button ( ).
3 In the dialog box that appears, select:
– Picture if you are scanning a printed photograph, graphic, slide, or
negatives.
– Document if you are scanning text, both text and graphics, or any text
that you want to edit later. (For more information on scanning
documents or text, see how do I resolve issues with scanning
documents or text? on page 12.)
4 Select a destination.
5 Click Scan.
6 If you are prompted to select what you are scanning, select Original from
Glass, then click Scan.
7 In the preview that appears, select the final scan area (the area inside the
dotted lines) in the preview image.
8 Make adjustments to the preview image if needed.
9 Click Accept.
10 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.
11 When you have finished scanning your items, click No when you receive
the prompt for another scan.
The final scan area is scanned and appears in the specified destination in
Step 4.