HP (Hewlett-Packard) 5530 Scanner User Manual


 
user’s manual
how to scan slides and negatives
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dots or streaks appear in the scanned image
Check the original slide or negative for damage or debris.
Clean the TMA with a dry, soft cloth. If necessary, lightly spray the cloth
with a mild glass cleaner. Allow the glass to dry thoroughly before
scanning another image.
the scanned images are dark
Check to see if the TMA light is on before you click Scan or Accept.
The bulb in the TMA light source might be broken or not working. If the
bulb is broken, service is required.
the scanned image is black even though the TMA light source is on
•On the Basic menu, click Lighten/Darken.
The positioning plate might be placed incorrectly on the scanner bed.
Place the positioning plate on the scanner glass and match the reference
mark on the plate to the reference mark on the scanner.
the scanned image appears as a box with multicolored vertical lines or as a
dashed box with an arrow surrounding the area
The positioning plate might be placed incorrectly on the scanner glass. Place the
positioning plate on the scanner glass and match the reference mark on the plate
to the reference mark on the scanner.
clean the transparent materials adapter (TMA)
Clean the TMA with a dry, soft cloth. If necessary, lightly spray the cloth with a
mild glass cleaner and wipe the TMA.Allow the TMA to dry thoroughly before
scanning another image.
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