how to use the scanner
front panel and accessories overview
This section presents an overview of the scanner front panel, the transparent materials adapter (TMA), and the automatic document feeder (ADF).
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| SCAN DOCUMENT button | Scans an original document to a software program where it can |
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| SCAN PICTURE button | Scans the picture to the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery. |
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| FILE DOCUMENTS button | Scans the original document to be saved on a disk or CD in a |
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| Scans the item by using settings that are optimized for |
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| COPY button | Scans the item and sends it to a printer to make copies. |
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| NUMBER OF COPIES button | Selects the number of copies to be printed with the COPY button. |
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| COLOR/BLACK & WHITE copy | Determines whether items will be scanned in color or in black |
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| POWER SAVE button | Turns off the scanner lamp, the LEDs, and the LCD. |
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| CANCEL button | Cancels a scan while the scanner is scanning, or cancels a |
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| Indicates the number of copies that will be printed when you | |
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automatic document feeder (ADF)
The hp scanjet 5590 digital flatbed scanner has an automatic document feeder (ADF) that you can use to scan multiple documents quickly and easily. For more information about the ADF, see how to scan from the automatic document feeder on page 7.
transparent materials adapter (TMA)
You can use the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan 35 mm slides or negatives. For more information about the TMA, see how to scan slides and negatives on page 9.
scanning overview
You can start scanning in one of three ways: from the
Macintosh users: See the HP Photo & Imaging software Help for information about scanning procedures.
user’s manual | 2 |