HP 8300 8300 manual How to scan pictures and film, Scan pictures, Scan a picture

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5 How to scan pictures and film

The section explains how scan pictures and film.

Scan pictures

Scan film

Scan pictures

HP recommends that Windows users use HP Photosmart Software to scan pictures. HP Photosmart Software provides higher scan resolution and better color management for pictures than HP Smart Document Scan Software.

Scan a picture

Scan multiple pictures with one scan

For help scanning slides or negatives, see Scan film.

Scan a picture

1.Place the original face down on the scanner glass, as indicated by the reference marks, and then close the lid.

2.Do one of the following:

Windows

Do one of the following:

From HP Solution Center, click Scan Picture.

Press customizable button 1.

Macintosh

Do one of the following:

From the HP Device Manager, click Scan Picture.

Press customizable button 1.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the scan.

Scan multiple pictures with one scan

You can scan multiple pictures at the same time from the scanner glass.

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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 hardwareScanner front panel buttons Scanning softwareCustomizable 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 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 Scan Document To buttons Windows HP software installed on the computerButton Settings button Cancel 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 ADFScan one-sided documents from the ADF Windows Program ProcedureScan 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 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 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 Order maintenance and scanning supplies Care and maintenanceClean 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 Buttons do not work Non-HP scanning program opens when a button is pressedClick 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 offClear 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 Contact HP Support Replace the feed-roller assemblyError Scanner error messagesClose the ADF lid