HP 3670, 3690 manual Change settings, Select picture or document

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how to use the scanner

change settings

You can customize some features of the HP Scanjet scanner, including the front panel button settings, previewing of images, and other preferences. If you have an HP Scanjet 3970 scanner, you can choose whether scanning takes place immediately or waits for the warm-up cycle to complete.

change settings from the hp director

When you use the scanner buttons or the HP Director, the scanner uses settings optimized for the scanned original type, such as a photograph. The Settings menu in the HP Director provides a means of changing all scanning settings. It includes button settings, scanning preferences, and other settings that you can change. To change settings start the HP Director, and click Settings.

turn preview image on or off

You can change whether a preview image appears or does not appear. For more information, see the HP Photo & Imaging software help.

enable instant scanning

If you have an HP Scanjet 3970 scanner, use the instant scanning feature to set the scanner to begin scanning immediately, without waiting for the lamp to warm up.

1Open the HP Director, click Settings, and click Scan Preferences.

2Click the Quality vs. Speed tab.

–To eliminate the lamp warm-up time and enable instant scanning, select the Instant Lamp Warm-up check box.

–To reduce power consumption, clear the Instant Lamp Warm-up check box.

select picture or document

When the software prompts you for an original type, you have two choices: Picture or Document. The scanner optimizes settings based on your choice. Use the following guidelines to determine the best original type for your needs.

If your original consists of

Select this original type

 

 

A printed photograph, graphic, slide, or negatives,

Picture

or objects, such as framed photos, artwork, or fabric

 

Note: Avoid placing items with sharp edges in

 

the scanner. Doing so can damage the scanner.

 

Before placing an item on the scanner glass,

 

make sure the item is free of wet glue, correction

 

fluid, or other substances that can be

 

transferred to the glass.

 

 

 

Text, both text and graphics, or any text that you

Document

want to edit later

 

 

 

To change the original types, see change settings on page 8.

user’s manual

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Scanjet Page Page Copyright information Contents Where do I find information about…? Where do I find…?Subject Location Document Location Where do I find documentation?Feature Description How to use the scannerFront panel overview Transparent materials adapter TMA overview Scanning overview Scanning with high resolutions Scan from the front panel buttons Scan from the hp directorScan pictures and documents Print copies Create a photo show and save it on CD Select picture or document Change settingsScanner installation or setup problems Care and maintenanceReset the scanner Scanner initialization problemsCheck the cables ActionRun the repair utility Frequently asked questionsHow do I turn off the lamp? How do I turn off the scanner?How do I resolve issues with scanning documents or text? TroubleshootingScan slides Adapter TMAScan from the transparent materials adapter TMA Scan negatives Scan from the transparent materials adapter TMA Hewlett-packard limited warranty statement WarrantyHP products Duration of limited warranty Environmental stewardship program Regulatory informationProtecting the environment Energy consumptionProduct restricted material Disassembly/end of lifeRecycling materials Support process Accessibility website Hp scanjet websitePhone support in the United States Locations Free phone support periodPhone support in Europe, Middle East, and Africa Other phone support worldwide Upgraded warranty options Options Scanner specificationsName Description Environmental specifications for the scanner and TMA Transparent materials adapter TMA specificationsTMA Index indexPage Page Page Q3851-90113
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