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HP 4400C, 5400C manual Setting preferences, To set scanning preferences

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Setting preferences

The preferences are the default settings for all scans performed. To change a setting only for the item currently being scanned see "Making optional adjustments, basic" on page 45 and "Making optional adjustments, advanced" on page 49.

To set scanning preferences

1On the Scan menu, click Preferences.

2Click the tab you want.

3Change any settings you want. See the next sections for descriptions of options on tabs.

4When finished, click OK.

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HP 4400C, 5400C manual Setting preferences, To set scanning preferences

Contents

Hp scanjet 4400c series 5400c series scanners User’s manual Trademark credits WarrantyCopyright information Back to TOCFront panel and accessories comparisons HP Scanjet 4400c series HP Scanjet 4470c series HP Scanjet 5400c series XPA HP Scanjet 5470c series Back to TOC HP Scanjet 5490c series Back to TOC Back to TOC Contents Using software commands and controls Viewing the product tour Printing this informationGetting started Using the HP Precisionscan Pro software Where do I start?Using the scanner buttons Using another programItems for the scanner glass Selecting and preparing itemsItems for the ADF Items for the XPA Completing your first scan To load the item in the scannerTo complete your first scan using the scanner buttons Selection border Frequently asked questions How can I reduce the time it takes to scan?What is the difference between zooming and resizing? Should I change the resolution?What is the difference between screen and print quality? How can I reduce the file size?Getting started Back to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons Overview of scanner buttons Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOCBack to TOC Scanning from scanner buttons Number of copies some models onlyScanning to the HP Precisionscan Pro software Scanning quickly with scanner buttonsTo scan to the HP Precisionscan Pro software Scanning to another program To scan directly to another programTo place a scan on a website Sending a scan to a websiteScanning for photo reprints To create a photo reprintSupported e-mail programs Mailing a scanUnsupported e-mail programs To e-mail a scan from the scanner Naming e-mail attachmentsPrinting copies To print copies from the scannerCanceling a scan Using Power SaveChanging settings for buttons Configuring scanner buttonsTo change settings for buttons Changing settings for Speed Destinations some models only To change settings for Speed DestinationsSettings for scanner buttons Destinations optionsImage options ADF Page Size optionsScanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Overview of the HP Precisionscan Pro softwareScanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Finding help for using the softwareStarting the HP Precisionscan Pro software Smart FriendsPerforming a new scan To start a new scanTo change the selection area Cropping or selecting an area for final scanTo crop or select an area for final scan To move the selection borderTo zoom Getting a closer look zoomingSelecting output type To zoom outTo reset output type List of output typesResizing output dimensions Making optional adjustments, basicTo resize an image To change resolution Changing resolutionTo open the Resolution tool To reset resolutionTo rotate an image Rotating an imageMirroring reversing an image To mirror reverse an imageResetting all adjustments Sharpening an imageInverting the image Making optional adjustments, advancedTo invert the image To lighten the image overall To return to the default settingsChanging midtones To darken the image overallTo decrease detail in lighter areas Changing highlightsTo increase detail in lighter areas To choose a value as the highlight valueTo decrease detail in darker areas Changing shadowsTo increase detail in darker areas To select a value as the shadow valueTo view and change clipped light highlight areas Checking for clipped areasTo view and change clipped dark shadow areas Setting pixel output levels To change output levelsAbout the histogram Viewing RGB values and pixelsTo view the RGB values and pixels To change the hue Changing the hueChanging the saturation To increase saturationChanging the black and white threshold To reset the black and white thresholdTo change the black and white threshold To reset to the default colors Descreening images To descreen imagesSending to a program Completing the final scanTo send to a program To save to a file Saving to a fileTo return the image to a program To save a scan for future processing in an OCR programList of file types Image file formatsPrinting To printPreparing a scan for online viewing Placing a scan on a websiteOptimizing a scan for online viewing To scan an item for a website Copying and pasting into another programTo copy and paste into another program To drag-and-drop into another program Dragging-and-dropping into another programDragging-and-dropping to the desktop or a folder To drag-and-drop to the desktop or a folderScanning to CD To scan to CDOther features and tips To use settings Saving settingsTo save settings Tips for best image qualitySetting preferences To set scanning preferencesPreview scan when the Scan To button is pushed Scanner tab optionsResolution tab options Selection Area tab optionsText tab options Controls tab optionsScanning from other programs To scan from other programsMaking scanned text editable To create editable textScanning from HP Precisionscan Pro Back to TOC What to expect from OCR programsUsing accessories Scanning from the ADF Using accessoriesTo scan from the ADF Scanning slides Scanning from the XPATo scan slides HP logo here Scanning negatives To scan negativesUsing accessories To lighten slides or negatives overall Making optional adjustments for slides or negativesAdjusting midtones for slides or negatives To darken slides or negatives overallAdjusting highlights for slides or negatives Adjusting shadows for slides or negativesViewing RGB values and pixel color To view RGB values and pixel colorUsing accessories Back to TOC Troubleshooting and maintaining Troubleshooting and maintaining Back to TOC Checking the basicsScanner or software is not working Starting troubleshootingTroubleshooting and maintaining Quality of resulting scans is not what I expectedResolving issues that did not generate messages Resolving scanner messagesScanner does not scan right away Scanner is not workingScanner is scanning items very slowly Scanner is making a loud clicking or grinding noise Scanner does not save multiple pages as a single fileScanned images are too light or too dark Resolving image-quality issuesResolving issues with scanned images Scanned images have unwanted lines through themImage is completely black or completely white Scanned image is not clearScanned images are crooked Scanned images are grainy, jagged, or fuzzy Image is too big or too smallCopies are too light Resolving issues with printed copiesParts of the page around the edges are not printing Vertical white stripes appear onColors in printed images are incorrect Scanned images are jagged or fuzzyScanned image shows a colored tint, usually pink Resolving issues with slides and negativesColors are incorrect, or the image is too light or too dark There are streaks in the scanned imageScanned text is not editable Resolving issues with editable textScanned text is editable in some programs but not in others Troubleshooting and maintaining Resolving issues sending to destinations Troubleshooting and maintaining 101Troubleshooting and maintaining Troubleshooting and maintaining 103 When using the XPA, I cannot scan using the scanner buttons Resolving issues with accessoriesResolving issues with the XPA XPA is not working at allTroubleshooting and maintaining 105 Resolving issues with the ADFAn item loaded in the ADF keeps jamming Bottom of the scanned image is cut off Energy Save Setting scanner lamp controlsTroubleshooting and maintaining 107 Faster ScanClearing jams from the ADF To clear jams at the start of aTroubleshooting and maintaining 109 To clear jams at the end of a Troubleshooting and maintaining 111 Cleaning and maintainingCleaning the scanner glass To clean the scanner glassCleaning the ADF glass Cleaning the XPATo clean the ADF glass To uninstall the software Uninstalling the softwareOther resources, support, and specifications Troubleshooting and maintaining 113114 Using software commands and controls Back to TOC 115Using keyboard shortcuts and the menus Using software commands and controls Back to TOCBack to TOC Using software commands and controls 117 Light areas highlights, and detail HP Precisionscan Pro tool and information bars Using software commands and controls 119Toolbar Info bar Using software commands and controls 121 Context-sensitive cursors122 Symbols 123Glossary Click ConfigureBrightness Clipped pixelsControl range Default settingsDisplay resolution CropDrag-and-drop DpiDrag Drop-down list or menuFocus Flowed textFramed text Front panelHP Scanjet Copy Utility HighlightsHistogram HP Precisionscan Pro softwareInterpolation Interpolated resolutionInterface connection InvertMillions of colors Optical resolutionMidtones MoiréPalette Output dimensionsOutput type Palette flashingResolution Power SavePrinter resolution Positioning plateRich text format Screen resolutionSettings Rotate toolSlide holder ShadowSharpen Slide light shieldToolbar Tiff compressedTone Transparency adapterXPA light source Back to TOC Glossary 137Width Zoom scanGlossary Back to TOC Index 139See also settings Back to TOC 140Back to TOC 141 See also imagesBack to TOC 142 OCRSee also resetting Back to TOC 143Back to TOC 144 Back to TOC 145 USBBack to TOC 146