HP 8300 8300 manual Contents

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Contents

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HP Scanjet 8300 series User Guide

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Scanner hardware

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Scanning software

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Where to get additional information

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Accessibility

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How to use the scanner buttons

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Customizable buttons

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Copy buttons

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Scan Document To buttons

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Cancel button

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Button Settings button

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Power Save button

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How to start a scan

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Scan from the scanner front panel buttons

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Scan from the HP scanning software (Windows)

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Scan from the HP scanning software (Macintosh)

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How to scan documents

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Scan with the automatic document feeder (ADF)

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Scan a document for editable text

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Scan a document as an image

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Scan a document to a PDF

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How to scan pictures and film

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Scan pictures

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Scan film

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Other scanning functions

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Make copies

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Scan to a destination

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Save a document or image to a drive or CD

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Send a scan to an e-mail program

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Change scan settings

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Configure the scanner customizable buttons

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Open the HP Button Settings Utility

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Configure buttons tab

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General info tab

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Care and maintenance

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Order maintenance and scanning supplies

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Clean the scanner glass

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Clean the transparent materials adapter (TMA)

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Clean and maintain the automatic document feeder (ADF)

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Troubleshooting

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Scanner initialization or hardware problems

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Scanner operation problems

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Scanner buttons are not working correctly

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Slides, negatives, and TMA issues

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Automatic document feeder (ADF) problems

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Contents HP Scanjet 8300 series Trademark credits Copyright and licenseContents Contact HP Support Scanner error messages Error Automatic document feeder ADF HP Scanjet 8300 series UserGuide Scanner hardwareScanning software Scanner front panel buttonsCustomizable button labels Supported OS Available scanning softwareWindows Program PurposeMacintosh Program Program Purpose Supported OSLook for the HP Smart Document Scan Software Where to get additional informationHP Scanjet 8300 series Setup and Support Guide Windows Software How to see if the software is installedMacintosh users Windows usersAccessibility Button Disable Utility WIndowsHP Scan Pro help How to use the scanner buttons Customizable buttonsWindows Macintosh Customizable button Windows Program controlling buttonFunction Customizable button Customizable button Customizable button Copy buttons Scan Document To buttons Windows HP software installed on the computerCancel button Button Settings buttonPower Save button User Guide Scan from the HP scanning software Windows How to start a scanScan from HP Solution Center Scan from the scanner front panel buttonsScan from other software programs Scan using HP Scan ProScan from the HP scanning software Macintosh Scan from the HP Photosmart SoftwareScan from HP Photosmart Studio Load originals in the ADF How to scan documentsScan with the automatic document feeder ADF Choose acceptable paper for the ADFWindows Program Procedure Scan one-sided documents from the ADFScan two-sided documents from the ADF Scan a document for editable text Press customizable button Scan a document as an imageMacintosh Procedure Windows Program Procedure Scan multiple pictures with one scan How to scan pictures and filmScan pictures Scan a pictureScan positives such as 35 mm slides Scan filmUser Guide Scan negatives User Guide Windows Place the film templates in the scanner storage slot Make copies Other scanning functionsUser Guide Scan to a destination Save a document or image to a drive or CD Send a scan to an e-mail programFrom the Destination menu, select Text File or Image File HP Photosmart Software Macintosh Do one of the following Change scan settings Configure the customizable buttons for document scanning Configure the scannerOpen the HP Button Settings Utility Configure buttons tabAssign a profile to a customizable button Configure the customizable buttons for picture scanningGeneral info tab HP Smart Document Scan Software scan profilesChapter Care and maintenance Order maintenance and scanning suppliesClean the scanner glass Clean the ADF window Clean the transparent materials adapter TMAClean and maintain the automatic document feeder ADF Use the cleaning cloth in the ADFUser Guide Clean the feed-roller assembly manually Maintain the ADF Scanner has stopped working correctly TroubleshootingScanner initialization or hardware problems Reset the scannerAction Scanner operation problemsCheck the cables Cable typeScanned image is fuzzy Scanner will not turn onScanner lamp stays on Scanner does not scan right awayScanner buttons are not working correctly Non-HP scanning program opens when a button is pressed Buttons do not workClick Scanners and Cameras Slides, negatives, and TMA issues Scanned images are dark Automatic document feeder ADF problemsIncorrect colors print, or the image is too light or dark Dots or streaks appear in the scanned imageScanned images have streaks or scratches Paper jamming, skewing, misfeeds, or multiple-page feedsPaper does not feed from the ADF Bottom of the scanned image is cut offAn item loaded in the ADF jams repeatedly Clear jams from the ADFClear 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 Contact HP Support Replace the feed-roller assemblyError Scanner error messagesClose the ADF lid