HP G3110 Photo manual Issues with scanning documents or text OCR, Scanned image is fuzzy

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Issues with scanning documents or text (OCR)

The scanner uses optical character recognition (OCR) to convert text on a page to text that you can edit on your computer.

If you scan text but cannot edit it, make sure that you make the following selections during scanning:

HP Scanning (Select Document.)

Scan to (Select a word-processing program or Save to File.)

NOTE: If you select Save to File, select a text file type from the File Type drop-down list.

Scanned text might not appear on your computer exactly as it appeared on the original, especially if the original contains faint or smudged text. For example, some characters might be incorrect or missing. As you edit the text, compare the scanned text against the original, and then make corrections as necessary.

To change text scanning options, click the Scan Document Settings button in the initial HP Scanning screen.

The OCR software is installed by default when you install the HP Scanning software during scanner setup. If you use the Custom option when installing the software, you can choose not to install the OCR software. Try reinstalling the software using the default install options.

Scanned image is fuzzy

It is important that the item you scan comes in close contact with the scanner glass. If the resulting scanned image is not clear, check to see that the item is in full contact with the scanner glass.

Scanner is scanning items very slowly

If you are scanning to edit text, the optical character recognition (OCR) software program causes the scanner to scan more slowly, which is normal. Wait for the item to scan.

The resolution might be set too high. Reset the resolution to a lower level. The scanner software automatically selects the resolution to provide the best balance between image quality and file size.

To change the resolution, open the HP Solution Center, and then click Settings. Select Scan Settings. Use the drop-down list to change the resolution.

Scanner glass needs to be cleaned

Clean the scanner glass under the following conditions:

Ink is on the glass.

Fingerprints are on the glass.

Items have excessive amount of dust or dirt on them.

Smudges or other marks appear on scanned images.

Haze or dust is on the glass.

Allow the glass to dry thoroughly before scanning another image.

Scanner operation problems

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Contents HP Scanjet G3110 Page Contents Product support Regulatory information and product specificationsButton Disable Utility How to use the scannerWhere to get additional information AccessibilityButton and accessories overview How to use the HP Photosmart softwareButtons Scan from the scanner buttons Scan from the HP Solution CenterScanning overview Transparent materials adapter TMAScan pictures and documents Change scan settingsScan documents Scan multiple pictures with one scanScan to e-mail Make copies Scan positives such as 35 mm slides or negatives Scan filmA cropped image from a slide Tips for scanning transparent itemsClean the scanner glass Care and maintenanceClean the transparent materials adapter TMA Order maintenance and scanner supplies Test the scanner hardware TroubleshootingScanner initialization or hardware problems Reset the scannerAdditional troubleshooting information Scanner operation problemsScanner has stopped working properly Scanner does not scan right away Scanner will not turn onButtons appear not to work Scanner is scanning items very slowly Issues with scanning documents or text OCRScanner glass needs to be cleaned Scanned image is fuzzySlides, negatives, and TMA issues Uninstall and reinstall the software Scanner installation troubleshootingAction Check the cablesScanner specifications Regulatory information and product specificationsTransparent materials adapter TMA specifications Recycle and restricted material information Environmental specificationsRecycling Product restricted material Page HP support by phone Product supportGetting assistance Windows environmentPost-warranty period Extending or upgrading your warranty Chapter Product support Index Twain