Change scan settings, Scan pictures and documents

Chapter 1

Scan from other software programs

You can scan an image directly into one of your software programs if the program is TWAIN-compliant. Generally, the program is compliant if it has a menu option such as Acquire, Scan, or Import New Object. If you are unsure whether the program is compliant or what the option is, see the documentation for that program.

Preview a scanned image

If you want to preview the scanned image, either begin the scan from the HP Solution Center, or click Show a preview in the HP Scanning shortcuts dialog box.

To change the button settings for the scanner so that the software always prompts you with a preview of the picture or document, see Change scan settings.

Change scan settings

You can change many scan settings from the HP Solution Center, including:

•Button settings for the scanner

•Settings for the HP Solution Center scan buttons

•Scan preferences, such as automatic exposure

To view or change the scan settings, open the HP Solution Center and select the device. Click Settings, point to Scan Settings, and then select the type of settings you want to view or change. To get help with settings, click Help.

Scan pictures and documents

Use the Scan button to scan pictures or documents quickly.

•Select original type — document or picture

•Scan pictures

•Scan multiple pictures with one scan

•Scan documents

•Scan to a PDF file

•Scan to e-mail

Select original type — document or picture

You have two choices for original type: Document or Picture. The scanner optimizes settings based on your choice. Use the following guidelines to determine the best original type for your needs.

If your original consists of

Text, or both text and graphics

A printed photograph or graphic

Select this original type

Document

Picture

Scan pictures

Use the Scan button () to scan photos and graphics.

6 How to use the scanner