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Scanning text for editing (OCR)

Scan using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) when you want to edit a document in your word processing application.

Note: To scan text for editing, you must already have installed your OCR software, such as the one provided with the HP OfficeJet. To install the OCR software provided, insert the CD-ROM and follow the setup instructions on your PC screen.

To scan your document using OCR:

1Load your original (see page 1-1).

2On the Manager, click Scan and the Scan Settings dialog box appears.

3 Select Text Only, then the Scan text for editing (OCR) checkbox.

4 Click Start Scan.

Your document will be scanned into the word processing program you selected when you installed your OCR software.

Note:To change the selected word processing program, double-click HP OfficeJet Manager on your desk- top, click Settings, then select Settings and Maintenance. Click the Software tab, and select from the “File format for OCR results” menu.

Important: After scanning, proofread your document to make sure the OCR software did not misinterpret any characters.

For more information on the OCR software, refer to the OCR software help system.

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