HP 6100 5use the scan features, scan an original

5use the scan features

Scanning is the process of converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your computer. You can scan just about anything:

•Text documents

•Photos

•Magazine articles

•3D objects (be careful not to scratch the glass) to put into catalogs and flyers

Because the scanned image or text is in an electronic format, you can bring it into your word processor or graphics program and modify it to suit your needs. You can do the following:

•Scan text from an article into your word processor and quote it in a report, saving you a lot of retyping.

•Scan in a logo and use it in your publishing software, allowing you to print business cards and brochures for yourself.

•Scan in photos and e-mail them to coworkers and friends, create a photographic inventory of your office or home, or create an electronic scrapbook.

Tip: To use the scan features, your HP OfficeJet and computer must be connected and turned on. The HP OfficeJet software must also be installed and running on your computer prior to scanning. To verify that the HP OfficeJet software is running on Windows, look for a status icon in the system tray. On a Macintosh, the HP OfficeJet software is always running.

For more information about scanning your documents or pictures from the HP OfficeJet software, see scan pictures and documents in the HP Photo & Imaging Help for more information.

scan an original

You can start a scan from your computer or from your HP OfficeJet.

to scan an original from your Windows computer

1Load your original either on the glass or in the automatic document feeder (ADF).

For more information, see load originals on page 9.

2Press Start Scan.

A scan of the original appears in the HP Preview window.

3In the HP Preview, you can edit the scanned image. When you have finished, click Accept.

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reference guide Page contents Page 1get help Page 2quick start Page use your hp officejet with a computer Page hp officejet menu functions Page 3load originals and load paper load originals load paper Page load envelopes load postcards or hagaki cards load photo paper tips for loading other types of paper set the paper type set the paper size Page 4use the copy features make copies Page Page perform special copy jobs Page Page Page stop copying copy setup menu options 5use the scan features scan an original stop scanning learn more Page Page 6use the fax features send a fax Page Page receive a fax print reports control resolution and contrast redial a number automatically use Error Correction Mode (ECM) set automatic reduction adjust the volume change the Answer Ring Pattern (distinctive ringing) set up speed dialing set the date and time set the fax header enter text reprint the faxes in memory fax feature menu options 7maintain your hp officejet clean the glass clean the adf glass clean the lid backing clean the exterior work with print cartridges Page Page Page restore factory defaults set the power save time set scroll speed set the front-panelview angle Page 8additional setup information possible installation problems Page set the language and country/region connect your hp officejet to your computer Page remove and reinstall your hp officejet software Page 9technical information system requirements paper specifications Page print specifications print margin specifications Page copy specifications fax specifications scan specifications physical specifications power specifications environmental specifications additional specifications environmental product stewardship program regulatory information Page Page Page Page declaration of conformity get hp officejet 6100 support get support and other information from the internet hp customer support Page Page prepare your unit for shipment Page hp distribution center warranty information warranty service warranty upgrades returning your hp officejet 6100 series for service hewlett-packardlimited global warranty statement Page Page index Page Page Page order supplies order media order print cartridges Visit the hp officejet information center