To start the HP Solution Center:
1. Do one of the following:
a. On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Solution Center icon.
b. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP,
and then click HP Solution Center.
2. If you have installed more than one HP device, click the tab for the scanner. The HP
Solution Center shows only the functions, settings, and support options that are
appropriate for the selected HP device.

Scan from other software programs

You can scan an image directly into one of your software programs if the program is
TWAIN compliant. Generally, the program is compliant if it has a menu option such as
Acquire, Scan, or Import New Object. If you are unsure whether the program is
compliant or what the option is, see the documentation for that program.
Scan pictures and documents
Use the Scan button to scan pictures or documents quickly.
●Select original type — document or picture
●Scan pictures
●Scan multiple pictures with one scan
●Scan documents

Select original type — document or picture

You have two choices for original type: Document or Picture. The scanner optimizes
settings based on your choice. Use the following guidelines to determine the best original
type for your needs.
If your original consists of Select this original type
Text, or both text and graphics Document
A printed photograph or graphic Picture

Scan pictures

Use the Scan button ( ) to scan photos and graphics.
For scanning slides or negatives, see Scan film on page 7.
Note If you want to preview scans before they are sent to their destination,
select Show Preview in the HP Scanning dialog box. Also see Preview a
scanned image.
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