HP G4010 Photo manual Scanned images are dark, TMA does not work at all

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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 selection area might not be made correctly. Make a selection area that only includes the photo, without borders.

The TMA does not work at all

The cable might not be connected correctly. Ensure that the TMA cable is connected securely to the TMA port on the back of the scanner.

No light or only dim light is visible in the TMA after selecting slides or negatives in the Scan dialog box

After each step, start a scan to see if the scanner is working. If not, proceed with the next step.

1.Make sure that the TMA is connected to the scanner.

2.Ensure that Scan positives, including 35 mm slides, using the TMA or Scan negatives using the Transparent Materials Adapter (TMA) is selected in the What are you scanning? dialog box.

3.

The bulb in the TMA might not be working. Click the Scan Film button ( ) and look for illumination. If the bulb is broken, service is required. See the Setup and Support Guide.

4.The TMA has a short warm-up mode. Wait a few seconds to see if the light turns on. For the best scanning quality, let the TMA light warm up for at least 30 seconds.

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Contents User Guide Page Contents Where to get additional information How to use the scannerAccessibility Accessing the user guide with screen reader softwareFront panel and accessories overview How to use the HP Photosmart softwareButton Disable Utility Front-panel buttons Scanning overviewTransparent materials adapter TMA Image quality 6-color scanning vs. speedScan from the scanner front-panel buttons Scan from the HP Solution CenterScan from other software programs Preview a scanned imageSelect original type document or picture Scan pictures and documentsScan pictures Scan documents Scan multiple pictures with one scanChapter HP Scanjet G4010 HP Scanjet G4050 Scan filmChapter User Guide Chapter User Guide Tips for scanning transparent items Make copiesMail a document or picture Change scan settings Clean the scanner glass Care and maintenanceClean the transparent materials adapter TMA Order maintenance and scanner suppliesScanner initialization or hardware problems TroubleshootingReset the scanner Test the scanner hardwareAdditional troubleshooting information Scanner operation problemsScanner has stopped working properly Scanner does not scan right away Scanner will not turn on Buttons appear not to work Scanned image is fuzzy Issues with scanning documents or text OCRScanner is scanning items very slowly Scanner glass needs to be cleaned Slides, negatives, and TMA issuesImage cannot be enlarged Incorrect colors print, or the image is too light or darkTMA does not work at all Scanned images are darkIndex Symbols/NumericsTwain HP Scanjet G4000 series
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