HP 8300 8300 manual How to start a scan, Scan from the scanner front panel buttons

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3 How to start a scan

Start a scan in one of the following ways:

●Scan from the scanner front panel buttons

●Scan from the HP scanning software (Windows)

●Scan from the HP scanning software (Macintosh)

Scan from the scanner front panel buttons

Use the front panel buttons on the scanner for basic scanning functions, such as scanning pictures and documents. Depending on what HP scanning software is installed on the computer, the buttons can be configured for certain behaviors. For more information, see How to use the scanner buttons.

Scan from the HP scanning software (Windows)

Depending on what software is installed on the computer and the computer operating system, you can start a scan from one of the following programs:

●HP Smart Document Scan Software

●HP Solution Center

●HP Photosmart Software

Scan from HP Smart Document Scan Software

Use the HP Smart Document Scan Software to scan documents.

1.Do one of the following:

–Double-click the HP Smart Document Scan Software icon on the computer desktop.

–Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, point to Scanjet, point to 8350, 8390, and then click HP Smart Document Scan Software.

2.Select the scan profile that you want from the Select a scan profile list.

3.Click Scan.

Scan from HP Solution Center

Follow these steps to scan from HP Solution Center:

1.Do one of the following:

– On the desktop, double-click the HP Solution Center icon.

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Contents HP Scanjet 8300 series Copyright and license Trademark creditsContents Contact HP Support Scanner error messages Error Scanner hardware HP Scanjet 8300 series UserGuide Automatic document feeder ADFScanner front panel buttons Scanning softwareCustomizable button labels Purpose Available scanning softwareWindows Program Supported OSProgram Purpose Supported OS Macintosh ProgramWindows Software How to see if the software is installed Where to get additional informationHP Scanjet 8300 series Setup and Support Guide Look for the HP Smart Document Scan SoftwareWindows users Macintosh usersButton Disable Utility WIndows AccessibilityHP Scan Pro help Customizable buttons How to use the scanner buttonsWindows Macintosh Windows Program controlling button Customizable buttonFunction Customizable button Customizable button Customizable button Copy buttons Windows HP software installed on the computer Scan Document To buttonsButton Settings button Cancel buttonPower Save button User Guide Scan from the scanner front panel buttons How to start a scanScan from HP Solution Center Scan from the HP scanning software WindowsScan from the HP Photosmart Software Scan using HP Scan ProScan from the HP scanning software Macintosh Scan from other software programsScan from HP Photosmart Studio Choose acceptable paper for the ADF How to scan documentsScan with the automatic document feeder ADF Load originals in the ADFScan one-sided documents from the ADF Windows Program ProcedureScan two-sided documents from the ADF Scan a document for editable text Scan a document as an image Press customizable buttonMacintosh Procedure Windows Program Procedure Scan a picture How to scan pictures and filmScan pictures Scan multiple pictures with one scanScan film Scan positives such as 35 mm slidesUser Guide Scan negatives User Guide Windows Place the film templates in the scanner storage slot Other scanning functions Make copiesUser Guide Scan to a destination Send a scan to an e-mail program Save a document or image to a drive or CDFrom the Destination menu, select Text File or Image File HP Photosmart Software Macintosh Do one of the following Change scan settings Configure buttons tab Configure the scannerOpen the HP Button Settings Utility Configure the customizable buttons for document scanningHP Smart Document Scan Software scan profiles Configure the customizable buttons for picture scanningGeneral info tab Assign a profile to a customizable buttonChapter Order maintenance and scanning supplies Care and maintenanceClean the scanner glass Use the cleaning cloth in the ADF Clean the transparent materials adapter TMAClean and maintain the automatic document feeder ADF Clean the ADF windowUser Guide Clean the feed-roller assembly manually Maintain the ADF Reset the scanner TroubleshootingScanner initialization or hardware problems Scanner has stopped working correctlyCable type Scanner operation problemsCheck the cables ActionScanner does not scan right away Scanner will not turn onScanner lamp stays on Scanned image is fuzzyScanner buttons are not working correctly Buttons do not work Non-HP scanning program opens when a button is pressedClick Scanners and Cameras Slides, negatives, and TMA issues Dots or streaks appear in the scanned image Automatic document feeder ADF problemsIncorrect colors print, or the image is too light or dark Scanned images are darkBottom of the scanned image is cut off Paper jamming, skewing, misfeeds, or multiple-page feedsPaper does not feed from the ADF Scanned images have streaks or scratchesClear jams from the ADF An item loaded in the ADF jams repeatedlyClear a jam from the start of the paper path Clear a jam at the end of the paper path Remove a paper jam within the ADF Replace the feed-roller assembly Contact HP SupportScanner error messages ErrorClose the ADF lid