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Feature Description
Scan
Scans pictures and documents from the
scanner glass, and scans slides and
negatives from the TMA.
Copy
Scans from the glass directly to the
default printer to make copies.
HP Instant
Share
Scans a photo and enables you to 1)
share it in e-mail; 2) create an album on
the HP website; or 3) order professional-
quality prints. (Not all services are
available in all regions or for all operating
systems.)
Power Save
Turns off the scanner lamp and puts the
scanner in low-power mode.
Transparent materials adapter (TMA)
You can use the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan 35 mm slides and
negatives.
For more information about the TMA, see "Scan slides and negatives" in the HP
Scanjet 4600 series on-screen help.
Scanning overview
Note
Macintosh users, see the HP Image Zone software on-screen help for
information about scanning procedures.
Tip High resolution is usually only necessary when attempting to increase the
size of very small images (for instance, scanning a stamp-sized image, or
scanning 35 mm negatives or color slides and enlarging them to A4 size).
In most cases, optimal scanning can be achieved by adjusting the
resolution of the scan to a resolution appropriate for the intended use of the
image. 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 the
HP Director software, select your scanner in the Select Device list, click
Help, and in the HP Image Zone software on-screen help, see the HP
Scanjet scanner on-screen help.
You can start scanning in one of three ways:
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Scan from the scanner's buttons
How to use the scanner
User's Manual 5