HP 8300 8300 manual Available scanning software, Windows Program, Purpose, Supported OS

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There might be several non-HP software programs included with the scanner. These software programs are not offered as substitutes for the HP scanning software. For help with a non-HP software program, see the documentation for that program.

Available scanning software

For help installing the scanning software, see the printed Setup and Support Guide that came with the scanner.

Windows

Program

HP Smart

Document Scan

Software

HP Scanjet 8300

Series

Performance

Document

Scanning

(including ISIS and

TWAIN)

HP Solution Center

HP Photosmart Software

Purpose

This is the optimal document scanning solution. Use HP Smart Document Scan Software to automate document scanning tasks.

This software includes the ISIS/ TWAIN drivers necessary for using the scanner with standard business applications and customized software.

Use HP Solution Center to start and manage scan tasks.

This is the minimum software that you must install in order to use the transparent media adapter (TMA) to scan slides and negatives.

Use HP Photosmart Software to edit and manage images.

There are two versions of HP Photosmart Software that might be installed on the computer:

●HP Photosmart Essential: Imaging software with basic editing, printing, and sharing capabilities.

●HP Photosmart Premier: Complete imaging software with more viewing, organizing, editing, and printing options. Also

Supported OS

Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP

This program is not available in Asian languages for Windows 98SE and Me.

Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP

Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP

HP Photosmart

Essential: Windows

98SE, Me, 2000, and XP

HP Photosmart Premier:

Windows 2000 and XP

User Guide

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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