HP 8300 8300 manual Scanner operation problems, Check the cables, Cable type, Action

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Reinstall using the HP software CD that came with your scanner. When you insert the CD, an installation dialog box launches automatically.

Check the cables

Cable type

Power cable

USB cable

Accessory cable

Action

The power cable is connected between the scanner and a power outlet.

Ensure that the power cable is securely connected between the scanner and a live electrical outlet or surge protector.

If the power cable is connected to a surge protector, ensure that the surge protector is plugged into an outlet and turned on.

Turn off the scanner, wait 60 seconds, and then turn the scanner back on.

The USB cable is connected between the scanner and the computer.

Use the cable that was included with the scanner. Another USB cable might not be compatible with the scanner.

Ensure that the USB cable is securely connected between the scanner and the computer.

For additional USB troubleshooting information, see www.hp.com/support, select your country/region, and then use the search tool to find USB troubleshooting topics.

The accessory cable is connected between the TMA in the scanner lid and the scanner base.

Ensure the cable is securely connected in the back of the scanner.

Scanner operation problems

Scanner will not turn on

Scanner lamp stays on

Scanner does not scan right away

Scanned image is fuzzy

Scanner is scanning items very slowly

The image is completely black or completely white

Scanned images are not straight

Vertical white stripes appear on the printed page

Scanner glass needs to be cleaned

Scanner does not perform a two-sided scan (Macintosh)

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Contents HP Scanjet 8300 series Trademark credits Copyright and licenseContents Contact HP Support Scanner error messages Error Guide HP Scanjet 8300 series UserScanner hardware Automatic document feeder ADFCustomizable button labels Scanning softwareScanner front panel buttons Windows Program Available scanning softwarePurpose Supported OSMacintosh Program Program Purpose Supported OSHP Scanjet 8300 series Setup and Support Guide Where to get additional informationWindows Software How to see if the software is installed Look for the HP Smart Document Scan SoftwareMacintosh users Windows usersHP Scan Pro help AccessibilityButton Disable Utility WIndows Windows How to use the scanner buttonsCustomizable buttons Macintosh Function Customizable buttonWindows Program controlling button Customizable button Customizable button Customizable button Copy buttons Scan Document To buttons Windows HP software installed on the computerPower Save button Cancel buttonButton Settings button User Guide Scan from HP Solution Center How to start a scanScan from the scanner front panel buttons Scan from the HP scanning software WindowsScan from the HP scanning software Macintosh Scan using HP Scan ProScan from the HP Photosmart Software Scan from other software programsScan from HP Photosmart Studio Scan with the automatic document feeder ADF How to scan documentsChoose acceptable paper for the ADF Load originals in the ADFScan two-sided documents from the ADF Windows Program ProcedureScan one-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 pictures How to scan pictures and filmScan a picture Scan multiple pictures with one scanScan 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 From the Destination menu, select Text File or Image File Save a document or image to a drive or CDSend a scan to an e-mail program HP Photosmart Software Macintosh Do one of the following Change scan settings Open the HP Button Settings Utility Configure the scannerConfigure buttons tab Configure the customizable buttons for document scanningGeneral info tab Configure the customizable buttons for picture scanningHP Smart Document Scan Software scan profiles Assign a profile to a customizable buttonChapter Clean the scanner glass Care and maintenanceOrder maintenance and scanning supplies Clean and maintain the automatic document feeder ADF Clean the transparent materials adapter TMAUse the cleaning cloth in the ADF Clean the ADF windowUser Guide Clean the feed-roller assembly manually Maintain the ADF Scanner initialization or hardware problems TroubleshootingReset the scanner Scanner has stopped working correctlyCheck the cables Scanner operation problemsCable type ActionScanner lamp stays on Scanner will not turn onScanner does not scan right away Scanned image is fuzzyScanner buttons are not working correctly Click Scanners and Cameras Non-HP scanning program opens when a button is pressedButtons do not work Slides, negatives, and TMA issues Incorrect colors print, or the image is too light or dark Automatic document feeder ADF problemsDots or streaks appear in the scanned image Scanned images are darkPaper does not feed from the ADF Paper jamming, skewing, misfeeds, or multiple-page feedsBottom of the scanned image is cut off Scanned images have streaks or scratchesClear a jam from the start of the paper path An item loaded in the ADF jams repeatedlyClear jams from the ADF 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