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Troubleshooting and maintaining

This section provides information for:

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Solving issues that might occur while using the scanner or

 

HP scanning software, or issues with the appearance of scanned

 

images. Start with "Checking the basics" on page 85.

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Clearing jams from the ADF. See "Clearing jams from the ADF" on

 

page 102.

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Cleaning and maintaining the scanner and accessories. See

 

"Cleaning and maintaining" on page 105.

See the Setup and Support Guide for installation and troubleshooting information.

Checking the basics

If the scanner is not working, always perform these actions first.

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Check that the power cable is securely connected between the

 

scanner and a live electrical outlet or surge protector.

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If the power cable is connected to a surge protector, make sure the

 

surge protector is plugged into an outlet and turned on.

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Check that the interface cable is securely connected between the

 

scanner and the computer.

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Make sure the scanner is unlocked. Move the lock to the unlocked

 

position. (Some models only, see "Front panel and accessories

 

comparisons" on page 3.)

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Disconnect the power cable from the scanner and turn off the

 

computer. After 30 seconds, reconnect the power cable to the

 

scanner and then turn on the computer, in that order.

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If a program has frozen, close it. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open

 

Close Programs or Task Manager. Select any program listed as

 

Not Responding and click End Task.

If these steps did not resolve the issue, see "Starting troubleshooting" on page 86.