4.Choose the type of scan shortcut you want.

5.Touch Start Scan.

To scan an original from HP printer software (Windows)

1.Load the original print side up into the document feeder, or load the original print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass.

2.Click the Print, Scan & Fax tab.

3.In the Scan area, click Scan a Document or Photo.

4.Select the type of scan that you want from the shortcut menu and then click Scan.

NOTE: If Show Scan Preview is selected, you can make adjustments to the scanned image in the preview screen.

5.Select Save if you want to keep the application open for another scan, or select Done to exit the application.

6.Click Scan.

After the scan is saved, Windows Explorer opens the directory with the saved scan.

To scan an original from HP printer software (OS X)

1.Open HP Scan.

HP Scan is located in the Applications/Hewlett-Packardfolder at the top level of the hard disk.

2.Choose the type of scan profile you want and follow the on-screen instructions.

Scan to a memory device

You can scan directly to a memory card or USB flash drive from the printer control panel without using a computer or the HP printer software provided with the printer.

To scan an original to a memory device from the printer control panel

1.Load the original print side up into the document feeder, or load the original print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass.

2.Insert a memory device.

3.Touch Scan, and then select Memory Device.

4.Make changes to scan options, if needed.

5.Touch Start Scan.

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5742, 5740, 5745 specifications

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