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) on the HP
NOTE: When scanning, the HP Photosmart Software enables you to save an image in the following file formats: BMP, DCX, FPX, GIF, JPG, PCD, PCX, and TIF.
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.
NOTE: If you are using the product with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. For more information, see Notice to Windows 2000 users.
NOTE: If you are using the HP Photosmart Software, the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software might not be installed on your computer. To install the OCR software, you must
This section contains the following topics:
•Scan an original
•Edit a scanned preview image
•Edit a scanned image
•Edit a scanned document
•Stop scanning
Scan
Scan an original
For original documents or images placed on the glass, you can start a scan from your computer or from the HP
To use the scan features, the HP
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