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Getting a closer look (zooming)

Zoom in on the selection area to look at it more closely or make changes to it. Zoom out to view the entire preview image, or so you can select a different area of the image to view. Zooming in on the selection area before making changes or performing a final scan provides the best final results. The zoom commands are not available if you have not created a selection area.

Zooming in and out does not change which part of the image becomes the final scan, nor does it change the final output size (physical output dimensions). To change which part of the image becomes the final scanned image, see "Cropping or selecting an area for final scan" on page 42. To resize the image, see "Resizing (output dimensions)" on page 45.

To zoom in

After creating a selection area, do one of the following:

On the View menu, click Zoom in.

Click .

To zoom out

Do one of the following:

On the View menu, click Zoom out to return to the original view of the image.

Click .

Scanning from HP Precisionscan Pro

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Selecting output type

When Automatically Set Type is selected, the scanning software automatically chooses an output type based on the type of item you are scanning. However, you can change the output type yourself when you want. Choose the output type based on how you will use the final scanned image as well as the type of item you are scanning.

To select an output type

1Do one of the following:

If it is not already selected, click Automatically Set Type on the Output Type menu, to allow the software to choose the best output type for this type of original item.

To change the output type only for this scan, keep Automatically Set Type selected and select an output type you want from the Output Type menu. See "List of output types" on page 44.

To change the output type for this scan and all other scans in this session, clear Automatically Set Type and select an output type you want from the Output Type menu. See "List of output types" on page 44.

Tip When you redraw the selection border, the output type might change if Automatically Set Type is selected in the HP Precisionscan Pro Preferences dialog box.

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HP 5400C, 4400C manual Getting a closer look zooming, Selecting output type, To zoom out, To select an output type

5400C, 4400C specifications

The HP 4400C and HP 5400C are well-regarded models in the realm of HP’s multifunctional printer offerings, establishing themselves as reliable devices for both personal and small office use. These printers blend advanced technology with user-friendly features, setting high standards in the printing industry.

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