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FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damage alleged in connection with the furnishing or use of this information. NOTICE TO U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS: RESTRICTED RIGHTS COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE: "Use, duplication - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 3
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contains the basics to help you get started with your new HP ScanJet scanner. From here, you can learn about viewing the product tour, preparing items before you scan them, and choosing which scanning method to use. You can print this .pdf manual using the Print command on the File menu. Print the - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 6
You can start scanning from one of these places: the scanner buttons the HP PrecisionScan Pro software another program the HP ScanJet Copy Utility Where you start depends on what you want to do with the scan and on your own preferences. Use the scanner buttons, which are shortcuts, when: You want to - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 7
the item is free of wet glue, correction fluid, or other contaminating substances. The HP ScanJet automatic document feeder (ADF), which is a fast, convenient way to scan multiple-page items, is included with some scanner models, or it can be ordered. The ADF accepts items that meet the following - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 8
8 Getting started The HP ScanJet transparency adapter (XPA) is included with some scanner models or can be ordered. Use the XPA and its templates to scan: photographic negatives 35 mm slides other transparent media up to 127 to - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 9
you how to take the same item and scan to print using the two primary scanning methods: the scanner buttons HP PrecisionScan Pro software Before scanning, you will load the item in the scanner. Getting started 9 1 Choose an item to scan, such as a page from a magazine. 2 Place the item face down - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 10
COPY if you are printing to a color printer. Back to TOC 4 On the scanner, press COPY. The scanner scans the item using settings optimized for printing this type of item and then prints you have not already scanned using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, see "To complete your first scan using the - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 11
9. 2 With the item loaded, press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE on the scanner. The scanner scans the item to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, choosing the best settings for this type of item. 3 When the scanned image appears in the preview window of the software, draw a selection border around the image - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 12
. Scan color originals as black and white by changing the color option for the scanner button (such as E-MAIL) you will be using. See "Changing settings for buttons" on page 24. Or, in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, clear the Automatic Set Type option and choose Grayscale or a black-and-white - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 13
make the text editable automatically and send the text to a supported word-processing program: Use the EDIT TEXT scanner button. Editable text appears in the word-processing program associated with the button. In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, use the output type of Editable Text (OCR) or Text - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 14
14 Getting started Back to TOC - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 15
provide an easy way to scan items directly to destinations or files using settings optimized for the destination you choose. When you use a scanner button except HP SCANNING SOFTWARE, you do not view or change scanned images before they go to the destination or file. To view or change images, use - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 16
scanner buttons Back to TOC e-mail photo e-mail document E-mail Fax number of copies color copy b&w copy Copy File more options Edit Text HP Scanning Software you can click Cancel to choose additional copy settings in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility before the pages print. number of copies Choose - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 17
HP PrecisionScan Pro software. See "Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro" on page 31. Scanning from scanner buttons 17 1 Place the original face down on the scanner are scanned. Then, click Done. 5 If you have a supported e-mail program, the scanned image automatically appears as a file attachment - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 18
in the button options. Otherwise, you receive an error message when you press E-MAIL at the scanner. See "Changing settings for buttons" on page 24 you fax using the scanner buttons, the scanner scans the item using default settings optimized for faxing. If you have a supported PC fax program, - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 19
new message, see "Supported PC fax programs" on this page. Scanning from scanner buttons 19 Supported PC fax programs allow the scanner to scan items in the button options. Otherwise, you receive an error message when you press FAX at the scanner. See "Changing settings for buttons" on page - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 20
the button until the number you want appears. 4 Press COPY on the scanner. 5 To reduce or enlarge the copies, lighten or darken them, or change which printer prints them, click Cancel on the computer to set options in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility. Change options and click Copy. If you do not click - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 21
page formatting. To save a scanned image in a different file format, scan to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, and on the Scan menu, click Save As. Scanning from scanner buttons 21 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid. Note: To load items in the ADF, see page 66 - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 22
22 Scanning from scanner buttons You can make text on a scanned image editable. The integrated optical character recognition (OCR) program converts the text to be editable and then places it in a supported word-processing program. Graphics on a scanned image are discarded, or the OCR program might - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 23
text on colored paper Handwriting cannot be converted. Scanning from scanner buttons 23 By default, text converted using the OCR program supported program instead. See "Changing settings for buttons" on page 24. The Edit Text tab in the HP ScanJet Button Options dialog box will display the supported - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 24
using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software instead. See Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro (starting on page 31). Back to TOC 1 Do one of the following: On the scanner, press MORE OPTIONS (if present). On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to HP ScanJet Utilities, and click HP ScanJet Button - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 25
press E-MAIL on the scanner, you will be prompted to save the scanned image as a file, which you can manually attach to an e-mail software to detect the e-mail program correctly. If this is a newly released e-mail program, check the page for this scanner on the HP website for new drivers to support - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 26
press E-MAIL on the scanner, you will be prompted to save the scanned image as a file, which you can manually attach to an e-mail software to detect the e-mail program correctly. If this is a newly released e-mail program, check the page for this scanner on the HP website for new drivers to support - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 27
you press FAX on the scanner, you will be prompted to save the scanned image as a file, which you can manually attach to a fax software to detect the PC fax program correctly. If this is a newly released PC fax program, check the page for this scanner on the HP website for new drivers to support - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 28
type, scan the item using the HP SCANNING SOFTWARE button. Once the scanned image opens in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, save it using the Save As size is not supported. For example, this can occur if the item is larger than the scanner glass. Some scanners support an optional automatic - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 29
the computer, which often allows the scanning software to detect it correctly. If this is a newly released program, check the page for this scanner on the HP website for new drivers to support the program. Otherwise, visit the page for this scanner on the HP website to check for known conflicts with - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 30
30 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOC - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 31
images before you send them to a destination or file them. You start the HP PrecisionScan Pro software from a scanner button or the Programs group in the Start menu. You can also start the HP PrecisionScan Pro software from another program, such as a word-processing or image-editing program, if the - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 32
left side of the preview window. As you become more comfortable with the software, you can hide them. To show or hide them, on the View menu, click Guided Steps. Or, on the toolbar click . Smart Friends are tips that appear automatically to notify you of potential problems. For example, if you are - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 33
to-use source of information about using the scanner and software, troubleshooting, support, and specifications. To gain access to the HP PrecisionScan Pro 33 Once you start a new scan, the scanner does a preliminary scan of the item and displays the scanned image in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 34
Pro 2 Start the scan in one of these ways: On the scanner, press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE. In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, click on the toolbar. In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, click New Scan on the Scan menu. If the Guided Steps are showing, click . The scanned image appears in the - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 35
rectangular selection area. On the Edit menu, click Select All. The entire scanner bed, including blank areas, is selected. Click on a handle of the Draw a selection border around a different area of the image. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 35 Zoom in on the selection area to look at it more - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 36
Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro When Automatically Set Type is selected, the scanning software automatically chooses an Text & Image output types are not supported and appear greyed out in the Output Type menu. For help choosing an output type, view the Guided Steps. If they are not already - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 37
Back to TOC On the Output Type menu, click Automatically Set Type. The software chooses the best output type based on the image inside the selection area. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 37 These tools are needed most often, but using any of them is still optional. Depending on the output type - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 38
38 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro You can resize the image before you do the need to resize images to fit in a file, such as wordprocessing document, resize them here in the scanning software. Resizing images in the other program may cause them to be fuzzy or have jagged edges. 1 On the Tools - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 39
Back to TOC Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 39 You can add the Reset Resolution tool to the toolbar might need to rotate the image if you placed the bottom of the item at the top of the scanner glass, or if the item was sideways. Items such as negatives in their template often scan sideways. Do - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 40
Tools menu, click Mirror. Repeat to return to the original layout. Back to TOC Increasing sharpening enhances detail in the image. The HP PrecisionScan Pro software automatically selects the optimal sharpen level, but you can change it. You might want to increase sharpening if the image looks fuzzy - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 41
Back to TOC Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 41 You can reset images to the optimal (default) values the scanning software chose for the image. Optimal values are based on the output type selected. Resetting removes all adjustments you have made except the output type, zoom - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 42
42 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Use the Invert command to convert white areas of an image to black and black to white. For color images, a color is converted - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 43
, or other transparent items, use "Adjusting midtones for transparent items" on page 73. Midtone set at 2.2 (the default) Midtone set at 3.0 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 43 1 On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Exposure. 2 Do one of the following: Drag the Midtone slider to the right. Type - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 44
44 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro The highlight is the value in the image that is represented on the screen as white. All values lighter than the highlight also - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 45
slides, negatives, or other transparent items, use "Adjusting shadows for transparent items" on page 74. Shadow set at 10 Shadow set at 3 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 45 1 On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Exposure. 2 Do one of the following: Drag the Shadows slider toward the right. Type - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 46
46 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro The lightest or darkest areas of an image that will print without any detail in them are known as clipped areas. The lightest - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 47
for light text, such as for color slides, decrease the White output level value until the image is as dark as you want. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 47 1 On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Exposure. 2 Click the Output Levels check box. The dialog box expands to display the current White - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 48
48 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro You can view the RGB values and pixel color for any spot in a color or grayscale image using the RGB meter. To view - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 49
HP PrecisionScan Pro 49 Color in an image consists of its hue and the saturation. Hue refers to the overall color cast of the image. The software sets and the saturation. Saturation refers to the intensity of the colors. The software sets the saturation for an image, but you can change it. You - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 50
50 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Changing black-and-white threshold only applies to images using the Black & White Bitmap output type. The threshold is a value in the image - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 51
color. You can determine whether the Red, Green, or Blue in each pixel turns to black or white in the final scanned image. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 51 1 Make sure that Black & White Bitmap is selected on the Output Type menu. The selection should have a dot beside it. 2 On the - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 52
52 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Use the Descreen command to reduce undesirable patterns it off. Back to TOC You can reset images to the optimal (default) values the scanning software chose for the image. Optimal values are based on the output type selected. Resetting removes all adjustments - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 53
from HP PrecisionScan dropping to the Windows Desktop or a folder. See page 58. When you do any of these procedures, the scanner performs a final the following: On the Scan menu, click Scan To. On the toolbar or the Guided Steps (if visible), click . 2 Choose a program from the list and click Scan - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 54
54 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro If you started the scan from a TWAIN-compliant program, 113. 1 Do one of the following: On the Scan menu, click Save As. On the toolbar, click . Click in the Guided Steps, if they are visible. 2 Select a file type. See "List of file types" on page 55. 3 Select a - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 55
as grayscale ones. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 55 TIFF (.tif). Usually created by scanners, TIFF files are widely accepted Windows programs such as PC Paintbrush and Paint. Windows Metafile (.wmf). The Microsoft Windows Metafile file format is used for scalable (vector) images in Windows - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 56
HP PrecisionScan Pro The selection area is the part of the image that prints. If there is no selection border, the contents of the entire scanner click . Click in the Guided Steps, if they are visible. 2 Select HP Share-to-Web from the list and click Scan. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 57
the image over a program or area that does not support drag-and-drop. 1 Open a file in the destination program. Make sure you can see both the destination program and the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. 2 In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, place the cursor over the scanned image. 3 Click inside - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 58
in Windows Explorer. 2 In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, place the cursor over the scanned image. 3 Press CTRL and click over the selection area. 4 While holding down the mouse button, drag the scanned image to the Desktop or folder and release the mouse button. Wait until the scanner performs - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 59
HP PrecisionScan Pro 59 Output type, resolution, file type, and values for other controls determine image quality and file size. When you first scan an item, the scanner , use the Guided Steps. To show is in the preview window and that you an item to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. 2 On the Scan - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 60
selected, a preview of the scan appears when you press the HP Scanning Software button on the scanner. When cleared, the software starts, but the scanner does not scan. You will start a scan from the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. Best Quality Scaling When selected, the highest quality scaling is - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 61
open. When cleared, the scanning software does not automatically reset the controls. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 61 The Resolution tab as possible to the original. Program into which the text is placed must support this type of option. Flowed text. Eliminates column and other formatting and - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 62
62 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro The Controls tab of the Preferences dialog box controls the control range readout to use for scanning. The control range sets the amount - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 63
is called, see the documentation for the program. When scanning from within a TWAIN-compliant program, the HP PrecisionScan Pro software may start if the TWAIN-program allows it. If the HP PrecisionScan Pro software starts, you can make changes to the image as you normally would. If not, the image - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 64
64 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Back to TOC - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 65
Back to TOC 65 The scanner supports using the HP ScanJet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and the HP ScanJet Transparency Adapter (XPA) for slides, negatives, and other transparent items. These accessories are included with some scanner models or can be ordered. - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 66
using the ADF. When you use the ADF, you can scan to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software or other destinations. For instructions on setting up the ADF, see the Setup and Support Guide. 1 Remove any items from the scanner glass. 2 Place a stack of similarly sized originals in the document input tray - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 67
standard 35 mm slides, you need the larger template and the smaller, slide template. 1 With the XPA connected to its port on the scanner, restart the software. 2 Place the large template on the scanner glass so the wording "Hewlett Packard" is at the top, or closest to the hinged portion of the lid - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 68
(Slides). 8 Before making any changes, see "Making optional adjustments for transparent items" on page 72. 9 When finished using the XPA, on the Scan menu, click Scanner Glass. Disconnect the XPA if you want. 5 If you are not using all of the slots in the template, cover the empty slots with the - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 69
template. 1 With the XPA connected to its port on the scanner, restart the software. 2 Place the large template on the scanner glass so the wording "Hewlett Packard" is at the top, or closest to the hinged portion of the lid. "Hewlett Packard" here Using accessories 69 3 Hold your negatives up to - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 70
). 10 Before making changes, see "Making optional adjustments for transparent items" on page 72. 11 When finished using the XPA, on the Scan menu, click Scanner Glass. Disconnect the XPA or set it aside. 8 Place the XPA over the large template. Align the XPA to fit in the corner cutouts on - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 71
. 1 With the XPA connected to its port on the scanner, restart the software. 2 Place the large template on the scanner glass so the wording "Hewlett Packard" is at the top, or closest to the hinged portion of the lid. "Hewlett Packard" here Using accessories 71 3 Place the transparency in the - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 72
page 72. 8 When finished using the XPA, on the Scan menu, click Scanner Glass. Disconnect the XPA or set it aside. Back to TOC You can make make adjustments, create a selection area around one slide or negative so the software exposes it correctly. See "Cropping or selecting an area for final scan" - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 73
Back to TOC Using accessories 73 You can adjust the overall lightness or darkness of the scanned image using the midtone setting. The range for the number in the Midtone field is -100 to 100. 1 On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Exposure. 2 Do one of the following: Drag the Midtone slider to the - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 74
74 Using accessories You can adjust shadows to lighten or darken the dark areas. The range for the number in the Shadows field is -100 to 100. 1 On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Exposure. 2 Do one of the following: Drag the Shadow slider to the right. Type a higher number in the Shadows field and - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 75
Back to TOC 75 The HP scanning software includes HP PrecisionScan LAN, a feature that allows a user on one computer to use the scanning software with a scanner attached to another computer. HP PrecisionScan LAN requires at least two computers: one with the scanner connected to it (the host - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 76
on a network On the Start menu, click Programs, point to HP ScanJet Utilities, and click Share Scanner. On the host computer, a scanner icon appears in the system tray, located on the right side of the Windows Taskbar. Right-clicking this icon opens the right-click menu, which contains these items - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 77
77 Users of computers on a local area network can use the HP ScanJet scanner connected to a host computer, as long as the following are true: The remote computer has HP PrecisionScan LAN installed. See "Installing sharing software on the remote computer" on this page. The remote computer has - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 78
. Only one user at a time can use the scanner. Also, the HP ScanJet Copy Utility is not available. 1 Place the original item face down on the scanner glass and close the lid. 2 On the remote computer, start the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. 3 If prompted, enter the password. The person whose - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 79
might occur while using the scanner or HP scanning software, or issues with the Support Guide. If the scanner is not working, always perform these actions first. Check that the power cable is securely connected between the scanner and a live electrical outlet or surge protector. If the power - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 80
80 Troubleshooting usage and maintaining Start here to find the information you need. Choose one of these general groups of issues, and then choose one of that group's more specific issues. A message is on the scanner or the computer. Follow the directions in the message to resolve the issue. There - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 81
Open or Import command for the program to see which file types it supports. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 81 One or more of these issues might be causing the problem: The scanner was not installed properly. The SCSI card or drivers were not installed properly. The SCSI card or cable is not - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 82
box is cleared. In Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95: 1 On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to HP ScanJet Utilities, and click HP ScanJet Button Manager. 2 Click the Events tab. 3 From the Scanner Events list, select HP Scannning Software button. 4 Make sure the HP PrecisionScan Pro check box - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 83
) or XPA (Negatives) commands are unavailable, restart the software while the XPA is connected to the scanner. The scanner is locked. Unlock the scanner. Use your finger to flip the lock down to the unlocked position. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 83 This section contains information for - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 84
colored paper. Adjust the midtone, highlight, and shadow settings from the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. See "Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro" on page 31. Back to TOC The scanner glass might be dirty. Clean the glass. See "Cleaning the scanner" on page 99. If you are using the ADF, there might - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 85
might need to be replaced. See "Replacing the ADF Window" on page 102. Scanners, monitors, printers, and different operating systems interpret color differently. Use the hue and saturation settings in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software to adjust the colors. The selection area might not be selected - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 86
support the resolution you set in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. Determine the setting the program uses and set the resolution in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software HP PrecisionScan Pro software. See "Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro" on page 31. Or, adjust the contrast from the HP ScanJet Copy - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 87
the printer. The scanner internal mirror might be contaminated. Contact the Customer Service Center for service. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining the program probably caused the issue. Resize the image in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software before placing it in a file in another program. See " - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 88
Troubleshooting usage and maintaining Use the following section to help resolve issues with slides, negatives, and other transparent media scanned using the XPA. All actions must be performed in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software software scanner bed. Turn the template so the wording "Hewlett Packard - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 89
scanner, you might have chosen one other than EDIT TEXT. Choose EDIT TEXT. If you used the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, the software might have identified the text as a drawing. In the software the scanner to scan more slowly, which is normal. Wait for the item to scan. Troubleshooting usage - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 90
90 Troubleshooting usage and maintaining Word-processing programs cannot always accept the to the one you want. For the EDIT TEXT button on the scanner, see "Changing settings for buttons" on page 24. For the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, see "Setting preferences" on page 60. Even if you want to - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 91
might be loose. Check that the USB or SCSI cable is securely connected. Check which program is set to open when you press E-MAIL, FAX, or EDIT TEXT on the scanner. See "Changing settings for buttons" on page 24. Scan the item to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software and print from there. Even if - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 92
box is cleared. In Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95: 1 On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to HP ScanJet Utilities, and click HP ScanJet Button Manager. 2 Click the Events tab. 3 From the Scanner Events list, select HP Scannning Software button. 4 Make sure the HP PrecisionScan Pro check box - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 93
image into the file you want. Or, save the scanned image as a file and import it into the other program. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 93 The HP PrecisionScan Pro software might not recognize the program as a destination. Do one of the following: Save the scanned image in a file type the - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 94
94 Troubleshooting usage and maintaining The TWAIN-compliant program might not accept the resolution or output type you selected. Rescan the image using the default settings the HP PrecisionScan Pro software sets for the image. Back to TOC - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 95
the XPA cable is connected securely to the XPA port on the scanner. If you connected the XPA while the HP PrecisionScan Pro software was running, restart the software. Doing so allows the software to detect the XPA. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 95 Make sure you have selected XPA (Slides - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 96
96 Troubleshooting usage and maintaining This section contains issues that might occur when you are using the automatic document feeder (ADF). If the pages look like they are skewing as they feed into the ADF, check the resulting scanned images in the software to ensure they are not skewed. The item - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 97
of a page. Use the appropriate procedure below to clear the jam and continue. 1 While holding down on the document input tray, raise the hatch. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 97 3 Remove the item from the ADF. 2 Remove the jammed paper. 4 Close the hatch. Press down firmly on both sides - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 98
98 Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 1 While holding down on the document input tray, open the hatch. 4 Remove the jammed paper. Back to TOC 2 Remove any pages from - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 99
also need to clean these parts if there are smudges or other marks on scanned images. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 99 1 Disconnect the power cable from the scanner. 2 Open the scanner lid. 3 Clean the glass using a soft, lint-free cloth sprayed with a mild glass cleaner. CAUTION Only - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 100
alcohol. You must clean these parts of the ADF to maintain high-quality scanning: ADF window gray bar above the ADF window rollers separation pad Back to TOC 1 Disconnect the power cable from the scanner. 1 While holding down on the document input tray, open the hatch. 2 Wipe the rollers and - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 101
input tray. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 101 5 Check the flat gray bar above the ADF window. The bar Wipe the ADF window, which is a long, clear bar. You may dampen the cloth with window cleaner, water, or on the ADF can damage the ADF window. 6 Close the input tray and then close the hatch - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 102
102 Troubleshooting usage and maintaining If the ADF window becomes scratched or uncleanable, you might need to replace it. Order the ADF window from Hewlett-Packard. 1 Disconnect the ADF cable from its port on the scanner. 2 Lift the ADF off of the scanner. Lift firmly using your fingers to - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 103
Back to TOC 1 Position the four Z-shaped hooks of the ADF window into the four holes on the bottom of the ADF. 2 Rotate the ADF window back until it contacts the bottom of the ADF. 3 Check that the ADF. 6 Reconnect the ADF cable to its port on the scanner. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 103 - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 104
Pro software and click Add/Remove. 4 Follow the instructions on screen. The Setup and Support Guide contains information about these topics: Setup instructions and troubleshooting. Find setup instructions and troubleshooting information for issues that can arise when you install the scanner - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 105
section contains information for using the shortcuts, toolbars, and cursors in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. The HP PrecisionScan Pro contains keyboard shortcuts and toolbars to give you quick access to software commands. The Status bar and Info bar provide information about the scanned image - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 106
(use) settings. Change scanning default preferences. Close the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. Back to TOC Edit Undo Editing Changes Copy Select All Clipboard. Select the entire scanner glass (including blank space). Remove the selection border. View Zoom In Zoom Out Guided Steps Tool Bar Info Bar - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 107
Change Resolution Sharpen Choose the Output Type. Only one can be selected. For help choosing an Output Type, show the Guided Steps from the View menu. Allow the software to select the output type based on the contents of selection area. Rotate the image counterclockwise by 90 degrees. Rotate the - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 108
context-sensitive Help for the selected software tool or feature. Connect to the Internet and visit the HP ScanJet website. View the product tour. View the printable user's manual in .pdf format. Allow helpful alerts to appear when potential problems arise. Prevent helpful alerts from appearing - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 109
quickly or find information about the current scanned image. The HP PrecisionScan Pro software displays a toolbar containing shortcut buttons for common commands. Click . Show or hide the Guided Steps. Context Help Display context-sensitive Help for the selected software tool or feature. To - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 110
when the pointer is over some part of the scanning software window or a tool. B An icon for the transparency adapter when it is in use. C One of the following: A progress bar that shows when the scanner is scanning or the scanning software is processing a command. The number of KB (kilobytes), MB - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 111
indicates the type of activity you can perform in the scanning software. Selection area cursor New selection area Draw a new selection area . Press CTRL and drag the selection area to the Windows desktop or a folder in Windows Explorer. Resize selection area horizontally Appears over handles on - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 112
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for images embedded in Web pages or .html files. The filename extension used for Windows bitmap images. See also Windows bitmap. Device Independent Bitmap. A common bitmap format for Windows programs. The filename extension used for FlashPix files. The filename extension for Graphics Interchange - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 114
. The filename extension for Windows metafiles. A command offered by programs that support TWAIN. Selecting Acquire takes the user directly to a selected scanning software, and then returns the Automatic cropping displays only the item(s) detected on the scanner bed, not any of the surrounding area. - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 115
Back to TOC Abbreviated ADF, it is an optional accessory that allows users to scan multiple pages. A feature of the scanning software that automatically applies the optimal output resolution to the selection area. For example, output resolution is automatically set to 200 when the True Color output - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 116
images. TIFF file format is recommended for scanned images and is supported by many programs and computers. Compressed TIFF files use data compression to users to adjust settings that determine how the scanner buttons and scanning software perform operations. Context-sensitive Help answers questions - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 117
software that define levels on the behalf of the user. Default settings in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software Software that the system uses to communicate with devices, such as a display, printer, mouse, or scanner format. To attach a tool window to the main program window. For the purposes of this - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 118
per inch. The number of dots in a linear inch. DPI measurements are used to describe the resolution of printers and scanners, where printed images and words are made up of a series of round dots. The greater the DPI number, the higher the resolution. To move an object on screen. Place the cursor - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 119
be used on Windows and Macintosh platforms. The format was developed by Hewlett-Packard, Kodak, Live image. 119 The area on the front of the scanner hardware containing the buttons for sending an item to format that is supported by many Windows programs. Files saved in this format support 256 colors. - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 120
used to select number of copies, destination printer, and other copy options after a user selects the Copy option on the scanner. The scanning software that HP provides for previewing an image before sending it to a destination; making changes, such as resolution, resizing, and contrast; and saving - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 121
selected, and a Help button. Resolution that is changed in the scanning software rather than in the hardware. For example, if your scanned image is 600 turned black). The physical drawing, photo, collage, etc. you place in the scanner to scan. Once it is scanned, it is referred to as an image - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 122
placed in the template. This option reduces the noise (unwanted specks) in an image by applying software algorithms to minimize the effects of noise in the scanner electronics. See optical character recognition. Abbreviated OCR. A technology that recognizes letters in a scanned image and converts - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 123
TOC The true resolution of a scanner, the resolution at which the scanner captures images. See also: interpolated 123 A bitmap file format (.pcx extension) supported by MS-DOS, Windows, UNIX, and other platforms, and numerous programs. Paintbrush files support 24-bit color and can have a maximum - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 124
because of copyright issues with GIF format. PNG is non-lossy compressed, supports interlacing, and can be used with the True Color output type, which an overview of the scanner's capabilities and how scanning tasks are completed. It appears each time the scanning software starts, unless it is - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 125
all formatting in the original text document. It converts formatting into instructions that compatible programs can interpret. Rich text format files are saved picture, photograph, or text as a digital electronic image using a scanner. This term also refers to the image that has been scanned. - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 126
of the scanner, which holds image from a source, such as the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. Back to TOC A software function that finds large areas of color in 16 VGA colors. A toolbar that docks to the edge of the Windows Desktop. The Taskbar includes the Start button, buttons for each open program - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 127
menu item or toolbar button) in a software program's window. Abbreviated as XPA. An optional accessory instructions to hardware (such as a scanner) and receiving data back from them (such as an image). If you are using a program that supports TWAIN, you can start the HP PrecisionScan Pro software - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 128
of your scan as it is sent to its destination. A bitmapped file format for pictures, supported by most Windows programs. Windows bitmap files support 1-, 4-, 16-, 24- and 32-bit color. Windows bitmap files are saved with the filename extension .bmp. See transparency adapter. The ability to enlarge - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 129
Button Manager, HP 82 Button Options dialog box 24 buttons. See scanner buttons C capacity, ADF 96 carbon paper, scanning 7 Change Resolution command shortcuts 107 using 38 changing. See adjusting characters, incorrect 89 checklist, troubleshooting 79 cleaning ADF 100 ADF window 101 scanner 99 XPA - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 130
troubleshooting 86 troubleshooting 91 using HP ScanJet Copy Utility 6 using scanner support resources for 104 customizing preferences for scanning software 60 resolution values 61 scanner buttons 24 settings 59 cut off pages, troubleshooting 87 D dark areas adjusting 45 troubleshooting device driver, - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 131
131 HP ScanJet Button Manager 82 HP ScanJet Button Options 24 HP ScanJet Copy Utility 6 HP ScanJet on the Web 108 HP Scanning Software button 16 HTML file formats definition 120 using 55 hue adjusting 49 automatic adjustment 61 definition 120 keyboard shortcuts 107 I image quality, troubleshooting - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 132
making copies quality, troubleshooting 86 troubleshooting 91 using scanner button 20 manual, printing 5 margins, adjusting for 86 Maximum Pixel Depth option 60 maximum pixel depth, definition 122 memory, insufficient 87 menu shortcuts 106 Microsoft Windows. See Windows Microsoft Word removing frames - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 133
109 using HP PrecisionScan Pro software 33 Print command shortcuts 106, 109 using 56 Print Setup 106 printing copies 20 documentation 5 from HP ScanJet Copy Utility 6 resolutions for 124 scans 56 toolbar shortcuts for 109 troubleshooting 91 problems, solving. See troubleshooting Product Tour - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 134
definition 126 starting scans methods for 6 using HP PrecisionScan Pro software 33 using scanner buttons 15 using TWAIN 63 status bar 110, 126 Status Bar command 106 streaks, troubleshooting 84 stripes, troubleshooting 87 support, customer resources for 104 supported programs e-mail 18, 25 PC fax 19 - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 135
tab options 61 text, editable accuracy of 23 creating using OCR 22 languages 61 options for with HP scanning software 61 options for with scanner buttons 29 output types for 36 troubleshooting 89 textured paper, scanning 7 threshold, black and white 50 thresholding, definition 127 TIFF files (.tif - HP 7400C | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Windows - (English) User Manual - Page 136
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