9 Use the scan features
Scanning is the process of converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your computer. You can scan almost anything (photos, magazine articles and text documents), as long as you are careful not to scratch the glass on the HP
You can use the scanning features of the HP
•Scan text from an article into your word processor and quote it in a report.
•Print business cards and brochures by scanning a logo and using it in your publishing software.
•Send photos to friends and relatives by scanning your favorite prints and including them in
•Create a photographic inventory of your house or office.
•Archive treasured photos in an electronic scrapbook.
This section contains the following topics:
•Scan an image
•Edit a scanned preview image
•Edit a scanned image
Scan an image
You can start a scan from your computer or from the HP
To use the scan features, the HP
•On a Windows computer, look for the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows system tray (at the lower right side of the screen, near the time) to verify the software is running.
NOTE: Closing the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows system tray can cause the HP
•On a Mac, the software is always running.
TIP: You can use the HP Solution Center Software (Windows) or HP Photosmart Studio (Mac) Software (Mac) to scan images, including panorama images. Using this software, you can also edit, print, and even share your scanned images.
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