HP N8400 manual Scan and Copy, Basic scanning steps, Basic copying steps

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The following topics describe how to scan or copy originals using the scanner and the scanner software.

•Basic scanning steps

•Basic copying steps

•Load originals

•Scan from the scanner front panel buttons

•Scan from HP Smart Document Scan Software

•Scan from other software programs

•Scan with one button press

Basic scanning steps

The basic steps for scanning are:

1.Load the originals. For more information, see Load originals.

2.Do one of the following:

•Press a quick start button on the scanner front panel.

•Use the arrows () buttons to scroll through the list of HP Smart Document Scan Software profiles that are displayed on the scanner front panel, and then press the Scan Document To () button to start scanning with the selected profile. For information about profiles, see Set up scan profiles.

•Open HP Smart Document Scan Software. For more information, see Scan from HP Smart Document Scan Software.

•Open another scanning software program. For more information, see Scan from other software programs.

TIP: If you select duplex scanning or copying and you load the originals into the automatic document feeder (ADF), the scanner processes both sides of a two-sided original at the same time.

Basic copying steps

The basic steps for copying are:

1.Load the originals. For more information, see Load originals.

2.Use the Number of Copies () button on the scanner front panel to select the number of copies, and then press the Copy () button.

The copies are printed with the current copy settings.

NOTE: If you want to change the copy settings, start the copy from the HP Document Copy software.

TIP: You can configure HP Document Copy to always prompt for copy settings before starting to print. For information, see the HP Scanner Tools Utility help.

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Contents HP Scanjet N8400 series Copyright and license Trademark creditsContents Troubleshooting Advanced technical featuresScanner overview What you can do with the scannerPower Save button Scanner hardwareScanner front panel buttons Quick start buttonsCopy buttons Scan Document To buttonsScanner lamp setting Scanner softwareHP Smart Document Scan Software HP Document Copy Utility HP Scanner Tools Utility Scan Progress Window Where to get additional information Setup and Support GuideUser Guide Click View or print guidesAccessibility LCD ReaderControl of the scanner buttons HP Scanner Tools Utility helpScan and Copy Basic scanning stepsBasic copying steps Load originals Place an original on the scanner glassLoad paper into the document feeder Scan from the scanner front panel buttons Scan from HP Smart Document Scan SoftwareScan from other software programs Scan with one button pressSet up scan profiles Set up an HP Smart Document Scan Software profileAssign profiles to quick start buttons Choose profiles for display on the scanner front panelClick Continue Import and export profiles Care and maintenance HP Scanner Tools Utility Maintenance tabOrder maintenance and scanning supplies Clean the scanner glassClean the paper path Maintain the automatic document feeder ADFClean the ADF window Clean the feed roller Maintain the automatic document feeder ADF Chapter Remove the automatic document feeder from the scanner Replace the feed roller and separation padChapter Troubleshooting Scanner error messagesChapter Scanner initialization or hardware problems Scanner does not startScanner operation problems Scanner has stopped working correctlyScanner will not turn on Scanner lamp stays on Scanner does not scan right awayScanner scans only one side of a double-sided Scanned image is fuzzyScanned images are not straight Vertical white stripes appear on the printedScanner glass is dirty Scan files are too largeAn unexpected program opens when a button is pressed Wrong profile is used when a quick start button is pressedScanner buttons are not working correctly Buttons do not workAutomatic document feeder ADF problems Paper jamming, skewing, misfeeds, or multiple-page feedsPaper does not feed from the ADF Bottom of the scanned image is cut offScanned images have streaks or scratches An item loaded in the ADF jams repeatedlyClear jams from the ADF Clear a jam from the start of the paper pathChapter Clear a jam at the end of the paper path Contact HP Support Remove a paper jam within the ADFAdvanced technical features Long pagesPage Index ADF