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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 Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 3
accessories 90 Setting scanner lamp controls 92 Clearing jams from the ADF 93 Cleaning and maintaining 95 Uninstalling the software 100 Other resources, support, and specifications 100 A Using software commands and controls Using keyboard shortcuts and the menus 102 HP PrecisionScan Pro tool - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 4
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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. Printing this information You can print this PDF manual using the Print command - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 6
or lightening or darkening. You can also choose a printer other than the default. To start the utility: in the HP Scanning Software folder, double-click HP ScanJet Copy Utility. For help using the utility, move the pointer over the button or option to find more information about the feature. - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 7
Getting started 7 Items for the ADF 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 specifications: q Items on standard Letter-, A4 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 8
8 Getting started Items for the XPA The HP ScanJet transparency adapter (XPA) is included with some scanner models or can be ordered. Use the XPA and its templates to scan: q photographic negatives q 35 mm slides q other transparent media up to 127 to - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 9
same item and scan to print using the two primary scanning methods: q the scanner buttons q HP PrecisionScan Pro software Before scanning, you will load the item in the scanner. Getting started 9 To load the item in the scanner 1 Choose an item to scan, such as a page from a magazine. 2 Place the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 10
10 Getting started To complete your first scan using the scanner buttons 1 Load the item in the scanner. See "To load the item in the scanner" on page 9. 2 Select COLOR COPY or B&W COPY If you have not already scanned using the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, see "To complete your first scan using the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (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 Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (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 25. Or, in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, clear the Automatic Set Type option and choose Grayscale or a black-and-white - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 13
make the text editable automatically and send the text to a supported word-processing program: q Use the EDIT TEXT scanner button. Editable text appears in the word-processing program associated with the button. q In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, choose Scan To from the Scan menu, choose Text - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 14
14 Getting started Back to TOC - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (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 Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 16
scanner buttons Overview of 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 Cancel to choose additional copy settings in the HP ScanJet Copy Utility before the pages print. number of - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 17
, you must scan from the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. See "Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro" on page 29. E-mailing a scan When you e-mail using the scanner button, the scanner scans the item using default settings optimized for mailing. If you have a supported e-mail program, the scanned image - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 18
file attachment in a new e-mail message, your e-mail program is supported. If you are using an unsupported e-mail program, such as a Web-based program like Microsoft Hotmail®, the scanner cannot scan items directly into an e-mail message. The scanner scans the item but then prompts you to save it as - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 19
Back to TOC Faxing a scan When you fax using the scanner buttons, the scanner scans the item using default settings optimized for faxing. If you have a supported fax application program, the scanned image then automatically appears in a new fax message, which you then address and send. You do not - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 20
messages. If a scanned image automatically appears in a new fax message, your fax program is supported. If you are using an unsupported fax program, the scanner cannot scan items directly into a fax message. The scanner scans the item but then prompts you to save the scanned image as a file. After - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 21
scanner buttons 21 To print copies from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid. Note: To load items in the ADF HP ScanJet Copy Utility. Change options and click Copy. If you do not click the COMMAND KEY+PERIOD, the number of copies specified on the scanner - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 22
a different file format, scan to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, and on the Scan menu, click Save As. Back to TOC To save a scan to a file from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid. Note: To load items in the ADF, see page 66. 2 Press FILE on - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 23
and then places it in a supported word-processing program. Depending on the scanner buttons 23 To make text editable from the scanner 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid. Note: To load items in the ADF, see page 66. 2 Press EDIT TEXT on the scanner. 3 If the scanner - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 24
24 Scanning from scanner buttons What to expect from OCR programs Optical character different, supported program instead. See "Changing settings for buttons" on page 25. The Edit Text tab on the Buttons tab of the HP ScanJet Controls dialog box will display the supported programs installed on the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 25
the HP PrecisionScan Pro software instead. See Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro (starting on page 29). To change settings for buttons 1 Do one of the following: q On the scanner, press MORE OPTIONS (if present). q Choose Control Panels from the Apple ( ) menu, and then choose HP ScanJet Controls - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 26
26 Scanning from scanner buttons Destinations options Destinations The Destinations pull-down menu lists the available destinations on your computer. Note: If a destination does not support an option on the Buttons tab, the option is dimmed. Type of file When Image is selected, the scanned image - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 27
Back to TOC ADF Page Size options If you are using an ADF with the scanner, select the size of the pages you load in the ADF: q Letter q Legal q A4 For more information about loading items in the ADF, see "Scanning from the ADF" on page 66. Scanning from scanner buttons 27 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 28
28 Scanning from scanner buttons Back to TOC - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 29
HP PrecisionScan Pro software from a scanner button or the HP Scanning Software folder on your computer. You can also start the HP PrecisionScan Pro software from another program, such as a word-processing or image-editing program, if the program is compliant with TWAIN or supports the HP ScanJet - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 30
Enable All Smart Friends. Online Help The online Help is an easy-to-use source of information about using the scanner and software, troubleshooting, support, and specifications. To gain access to the Help: on the Help menu, click HP PrecisionScan Pro Help. Or, click the Help button in any dialog box - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 31
in one of these ways: q On the scanner, press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE. q In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, click on the toolbar. q In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, click New Scan on the Scan menu. The scanned image appears in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. This scanned image is the preview - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 32
for final scan Once a scanned image appears in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, you must select which area becomes the final scanned rectangular selection area. q On the Edit menu, click Select All. The entire scanner bed, including blank areas, is selected. To resize the selection area Click the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 33
menu, click Zoom out to return to the original view of the image. q Click . Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 33 Selecting output type When Automatically Set Type is selected, the scanning software automatically chooses an output type based on the type of item you are scanning. However, you can - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 34
34 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro List of output types For these uses Use this output type Color photos or drawings with to TOC To reset output type On the Output Type menu, click Automatically Set Type. The software chooses the best output type based on the image inside the selection area. - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 35
will not be available. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 35 Resizing (output dimensions) you need before performing the final scan helps ensure the best image quality. Tip If wordprocessing document, resize them here in the scanning software. Resizing images in the other program may cause - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 36
from HP PrecisionScan Pro Changing resolution Resolution determines the amount of data in a scanned image. The scanning software chooses the such as e-mailing, or can take up too much space on your computer. For help choosing a resolution based on the type of original item and destination, see "Tips - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 37
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 left 90°. Or, click on the toolbar. Repeat to continue turning. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 37 Mirroring (reversing) an image You can mirror, or reverse, an - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 38
Increasing sharpening enhances detail in the image. The HP PrecisionScan Pro software automatically selects the optimal sharpen level, but adjustments 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 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 39
ones that most people generally do not use or need, but some advanced users might want them for special effects or other needs. Depending on the output type chosen, some tools are not available. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 39 Inverting the image Use the Invert command to convert white areas - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 40
40 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Changing midtones The midtone setting lets you lighten or darken the middle values in an image. The range for the number in the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 41
, or other transparent items, use "Adjusting highlights for transparent items" on page 73. Highlights set at 215 Highlights set at 122 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 41 To increase detail in lighter areas 1 On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Exposure. 2 Do one of the following: q Drag the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 42
42 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Changing shadow The shadow is the value in , negatives, or other transparent items, use "Adjusting shadows for transparent items" on page 74. Shadow set at 10 Shadow set at 3 Back to TOC To increase detail in darker areas 1 On the Advanced menu, click Adjust - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 43
those areas to contain detail when they print. Normal view View when Highlight Alarm selected View when Shadow Alarm selected Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 43 To view and change clipped light (highlight) areas 1 On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Exposure. 2 Click (Highlight Alarm). The - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 44
44 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Setting pixel output levels The output levels setting lets you create interesting effects for scanned pictures. When you select this command, the Black - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 45
Note: Do not click while the eyedropper pointer is over the image unless you want to change the setting for highlight or shadow. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 45 About the histogram The histogram is a graph of the distribution of pixels in the selection area. The magenta line represents the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 46
HP PrecisionScan Pro Changing the hue Color in an image consists of its hue and the saturation. Hue refers to the overall color cast of the image. The software and the saturation. Saturation refers to the intensity of the colors. The software sets the saturation for an image, but you can change it. - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 47
as white. Choosing a higher number makes more values appear as black. Threshold at 127 (the default for this image) Threshold at 45 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 47 To change black-and-white threshold 1 Make sure that Black & White Bitmap is selected on the Output Type menu. The selection - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 48
48 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Setting which colors become black or white in black & of pixels. In color images, each pixel has a varying amount of Red, Green, or Blue to create its specific color. You can determine whether the Red, Green, or Blue in each pixel turns to black or white in the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 49
the Advanced menu, click Descreen. Select the option again to turn it off. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 49 Resetting all adjustments 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 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 50
Sending to a program. See this page. q Returning the image to a program that supports TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in. See page 51. q Saving to a file. See page 52. q See page 58. When you do any of these procedures, the scanner performs a final scan including your changes before sending it to the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 51
this item, load the next page in the scanner and click Scan on the computer. Repeat software" on page 52. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 51 Returning the image to a program that supports TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in If you started the scan from a program that supports TWAIN or the HP ScanJet - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 52
HP PrecisionScan Pro Saving to a file Save scanned images as files when you want to use the images again later. For help software If you plan to process a scanned document with your optical character recognition (OCR) software Web page, a progressive JPEG is initially sent as just every other line, - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 53
Back to TOC q TIFF. Usually created by scanners, TIFF files are widely accepted by programs that work with photographs and other images. A TIFF file is a bitmapped for saving only the text in the selection area. Text will be editable, unformatted, ASCII text. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 53 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 54
54 Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro Printing The selection area is the part of the image that prints. If there is no selection border, the contents of the entire scanner bed, including blank areas, print. Printing does not save the image to the computer. Save the scanned image to a file to use the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 55
tools, or HTML editors, available. These applications help you develop websites, and support a variety of graphics file formats. However, not all Web browsers can display all the file formats that Web development applications support. With the HP scanning software, you can scan your text or images - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 56
Tip If you want to place a scan on a site other than an HP Share-to-Web site, save the scanned image as a file and then place Scan To. q On the toolbar, click . 2 Select HP Share-to-Web from the list and click Scan. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to finish posting the scanned image to the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 57
in the program. Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 57 Dragging-and-dropping into another program You can drag-and-drop a scanned image into another program if that program supports drag-and-drop. The selection area will "bounce back" to the scanning software window if you try to drop a scanned - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 58
the folder you want. 2 In the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, place the cursor over the scanned image. 3 While pressing the OPTION key, click inside the selection area and drag to the desktop or folder. Then, release the mouse button and the OPTION key. Wait for the scanner to perform a final scan of - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 59
.) q how to change the default settings the scanner uses to scan all items. (See "Setting preferences" on page 60.) q how to start scanning from programs compliant with TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in. (See "Scanning from other programs" on page 64.) For information about results to expect from the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 60
the scanned image whose settings you want to save is in the preview window and that you have adjusted any settings for the image. 2 On the these settings and click Save. To use settings 1 Scan an item to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. 2 On the Scan menu, point to Settings, and click Load. 3 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 61
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 Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 62
Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Color dialog box is open. When cleared, the scanning software does not automatically reset the controls. Back to TOC possible to the original. Program into which the text is placed must support this type of option. q Flowed text. Eliminates column and other formatting - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 63
(0-1023) - sets the controls to use 10 bits of tonal resolution per color q 12-bit readout (0-4095) - sets the controls to use 12 bits of tonal resolution per color q 16-bit readout (0-65535) - sets the controls to use 16 bits of tonal resolution per color Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro 63 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 64
, see the documentation for the program. When scanning from within a program that supports TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in, the HP PrecisionScan Pro software may start if the program allows it. If the HP PrecisionScan Pro software starts, you can make changes to the image as you normally would. If - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 65
Back to TOC 65 4 Using accessories 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 Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 66
items quickly and easily 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. To scan from the ADF 1 Remove any items from the scanner glass. 2 Place a stack of similarly - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 67
slides, you need the larger template and the smaller, slide template. To scan slides 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 Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (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 Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 69
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 Slide the strip of negatives - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 70
(Negatives). 8 Before making 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. 6 Place the XPA over the large template. Align the XPA to fit in the corner cutouts on the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (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 Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 72
72. 8 When finished using the XPA, on the Scan menu, click Scanner Glass. Disconnect the XPA if you want. Back to TOC Making optional to 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 Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 73
Back to TOC Adjusting midtones for transparent items 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. To lighten transparent items overall 1 On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Exposure. 2 Do - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 74
74 Using accessories Adjusting shadows for transparent items You can adjust shadows to lighten or darken the dark areas. The range for the number in the Shadows field is -100 to 100. To lighten darker areas 1 On the Advanced menu, click Adjust Exposure. 2 Do one of the following: q Drag the Shadow - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 75
95. For issues that occur during installation or the first time you scan, see the Setup and Support Guide. Checking the basics If the scanner is not working, always perform these actions first. q Check that the power cable is securely connected between the scanner and a live electrical outlet or - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 76
usage and maintaining Starting troubleshooting 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. The scanner or software is not working. q A message is on the scanner or the computer. Follow - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 77
program to see which file types it supports. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 77 The scanner is not working. One or more of these issues might be causing the problem: q The scanner was not installed properly. q The SCSI card or drivers were not installed properly. q The SCSI card or cable is - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 78
Scanner tab in the Preferences of the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. See "Setting preferences" on page 60. q Check that the HP PrecisionScan Pro software is the program set to start when you press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE. 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu, and then choose HP ScanJet Controls - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 79
Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 79 Resolving issues with scanned images This section contains solutions to issues that affect all scanned images, regardless of whether you used the scanner glass or the ADF settings from the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. See "Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro" - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 80
. See "Replacing the ADF Window" on page 98. Colors in the scanned image are different from the original item. 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 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 81
looks even worse in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. q You sharpened the image manually. Return to the default setting. See "Sharpening an image" on page 38. q Best Quality Sharpening is selected. Check the setting. See "Setting preferences" on page 60. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 81 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 82
issue lies with the printer. q The scanner internal mirror might be contaminated. Contact the Customer Service Center for service. The bottom of the printed page is HP PrecisionScan Pro software. See "Scanning from HP PrecisionScan Pro" on page 29. Or, adjust the contrast from the HP ScanJet Copy - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 83
Scanned images are jagged or fuzzy. q The output type in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software might not be set correctly. Set the output type to True Color 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 Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 84
portion of the lid. The scanned image is black even though the lights on the transparency adapter are on. q The template might be placed incorrectly on the scanner bed. Turn the template so the wording "Hewlett Packard" is at the top, or closest to the hinged portion of the lid. q Check the Adjust - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 85
using a different OCR program. Do one: q Scan the item from the OCR program using TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in. See "Scanning from other programs" on page 64. q Scan the item to the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, save the scanned image as an image file, and open the file in the other OCR program. - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 86
86 Troubleshooting usage and maintaining The converted text did not retain font preference to the one you want. For the EDIT TEXT button on the scanner, see "Changing settings for buttons" on page 25. For the HP PrecisionScan Pro software, see "Setting preferences" on page 60. q Even if you want - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 87
" on page 25. When printing copies from the scanner or the HP ScanJet Copy Utility, I cannot choose the printer I want. Make sure the printer is set up and configured correctly in the Chooser. (For more information about using the Chooser, see the Mac OS Help on your computer.) When printing copies - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 88
Scanner tab in the Preferences of the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. See "Setting preferences" on page 60. q Check that the HP PrecisionScan Pro software is the program set to start when you press HP SCANNING SOFTWARE. 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu, and then choose HP ScanJet Controls - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 89
-drop the image into the other program. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 89 I am trying to return a scanned image to a program that supports TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in, but the image will not appear. The program that supports TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in might not accept the resolution - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 90
adapter after checking XPA (Slides) or XPA (Negatives) in the Scan menu. q Make sure you have selected XPA (Slides) or XPA (Negatives) from the Scan menu in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. If these two commands are unavailable, restart the software while the XPA is connected to the scanner - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 91
to a pile of more than 50. q The item loaded might not meet the specifications for the ADF. Make sure the type of media being loaded meets required specifications. See "Items for the ADF" on page 7. When using the ADF, the scanner does not feed the item at all. The document input tray might not be - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 92
92 Troubleshooting usage and maintaining Setting scanner lamp controls You can set the scanner lamp to use either Energy Save mode or Faster Scan mode. These scanner lamp controls are available in the HP ScanJet Controls control panel. Energy Save mode While in Energy Save mode, the scanner lamp - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 93
. To clear jams at the start of a page 1 While holding down on the document input tray, raise the hatch. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 93 3 Remove the item from the ADF. 2 Remove the jammed paper. 4 Close the hatch. Press down firmly on both sides until you hear a click. 5 Restack all - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 94
94 Troubleshooting usage and maintaining To clear jams at the end of a page 1 While holding down on the on both sides until you hear a click. 6 Restack all pages and reload them into the ADF. 7 On the ADF prompt on the computer, reselect any settings you had changed and click Scan To or Scan again. - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 95
need to clean these parts if there are smudges or other marks on scanned images. Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 95 To clean the scanner 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 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 96
cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. Cleaning the ADF You must clean these parts of the ADF to maintain high-quality scanning: q ADF window q gray bar above the ADF window q rollers q separation pad To clean the ADF 1 Disconnect the power cable from the scanner. 1 While holding down on the document input - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 97
them only on a cloth. Using other cleaning fluids or spraying any fluids on the ADF can damage the ADF window. ADF window ADF window Troubleshooting usage and maintaining 97 5 Check the flat gray bar above the ADF window. The bar should be gray without black or other markings. If necessary, clean - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 98
98 Troubleshooting usage and maintaining Replacing the ADF Window If the ADF window becomes scratched or uncleanable, you might need to replace it. Order the ADF window from Hewlett-Packard. To remove the ADF window 1 Disconnect the ADF cable from its port on the scanner. 2 Lift the ADF off of the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 99
Back to TOC To install the new ADF window 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 long, pointed tab is on the inside of the ADF. 4 Beginning with the Z- - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 100
Software Installer. Back to TOC Other resources, support, and specifications The Setup and Support Guide contains information about these topics: q Setup instructions and troubleshooting. Find setup instructions and troubleshooting information for issues that can arise when you install the scanner - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 101
This 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 Info bar provides information about the scanned image. And, the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 102
Image To Save As... Page Setup... Print... Scanner Glass XPA (Slides) XPA (Negatives) Settings Save Load Preferences... Quit Back to TOC +N Start (preview) a new scan. +T Scan and send to a destination, such as e- mail When using TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in, return the scanned image to the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 103
image. Scan and place the selection area on the Clipboard. Select the entire scanner glass (including blank space). Remove the selection border. View Zoom In Zoom Choose the Output Type. Only one can be selected. Allow the software to select the output type based on the contents of selection area. - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 104
are in a printed original. Help About Balloon Help... Show Balloons Hide Balloons User's Manual HP ScanJet on the Web Product Tour Enable All Smart Friends Disable All Smart Friends HP PrecisionScan Pro Help Back to TOC Display instructions for using the Mac OS Balloon Help. Turn on and turn off - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 105
HP PrecisionScan Pro software contains a toolbar and an Info bar to help you use commands quickly or find information about the current scanned image. 105 Toolbar The HP PrecisionScan Pro software Return Image To... When using TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in, return the scanned image to the - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 106
of the preview window and displays the following information: A the width of the output image B the height of the output image C scale of the output image D the Output Type currently selected E One of the following: q A progress bar that shows when the scanner is scanning or the scanning software is - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 107
Back to TOC Context-sensitive cursors The shape of the pointer indicates the type of activity you can perform in the scanning software. Selection area cursor New selection area Draw a new selection area. Move selection area Drag the selection area to a new location in the preview area. Drag - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 108
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A command offered by programs that support TWAIN. Selecting Acquire takes the user directly to a selected scanning software, and then returns the scanned active from inactive programs. ADF See automatic document feeder. Active XPA Or XPA. See transparency adapter. aliasing The visibly jagged steps - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 110
scanner bed, not any of the surrounding area. automatic document feeder Abbreviated ADF, it is an optional accessory that allows users to scan multiple pages. Auto(matic) resolution A feature of the scanning software indexed colors and is associated with a specific palette or color table. A 24-bit - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 111
A feature enabling users to adjust settings that determine how the scanner buttons and scanning software perform operations. ConnectCom Solutions The company that makes the SCSI card HP recommends for use with this scanner. context-sensitive Help Context-sensitive Help answers questions related - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 112
in the scanning software that define levels on the behalf of the user. Default settings in the HP PrecisionScan Pro software are set for e-mail program. device driver Software that the system uses to communicate with devices, such as a display, printer, mouse, or scanner. display resolution The - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 113
Dots 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. drag To move an object on screen. Place - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 114
sharpness of an image. front panel The area on the front of the scanner hardware containing the buttons for sending an item to a destination or changing (GIF) A graphic file format that is supported by many programs. Files saved in this format support 256 colors. grayscale An original or output - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 115
help determine the optimal highlight, shadow, or threshold value of an image. HP ScanJet Copy Utility The software used to select number of copies, destination printer, and other copy options after a user selects the Copy option on the scanner. HP PrecisionScan Pro software The scanning software - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 116
of the output image. interpolated resolution Resolution that is changed in the scanning software rather than in the hardware. For example, if your scanned image is TOC item 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 Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 117
is scanned. 117 n negative template The cutout that comes with the optional transparency adapter that is placed on the scanning glass. Negatives are then placed in the ) in an image by applying software algorithms to minimize the effects of noise in the scanner electronics. o OCR See optical - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 118
program to provide additional functionality. The HP PrecisionScan Pro Installer adds a Photoshop plug-in (the HP ScanJet Plug-in) for image editor 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 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 119
and save the final image. preview window The rectangular area in the software where the scanned image is displayed. scanner's capabilities and how scanning tasks are completed. It appears each time the scanning software starts, unless it is specifically disabled. It is also available in the Help - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 120
in the original text document. It converts formatting into instructions that compatible programs can interpret. rotate tool To rotate the entire scan 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. s saturation The intensity of color in a specific hue. An image with high color saturation has - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 121
The program from which an image is retrieved for use in a document. Programs that support TWAIN or the HP ScanJet Plug-in pull an image from a source, such as the HP PrecisionScan Pro software. spot color A software function that finds large areas of color in a scanned image and applies a uniform - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 122
An industry-standard communications protocol for sending 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 directly from that program. u uniform scaling - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 123
Back to TOC 123 y z zoom scan The ability to enlarge, or magnify, the image in the Preview area so that finer adjustments can be made to the image. This action does not enlarge the picture that is saved, printed, copied to the Clipboard, or dragged into another program. - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 124
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, definition 109 adapter, transparency. See XPA ADF (automatic document feeder) capacity 91 cleaning 96 document specifications 7 feeding problems 91 jams, clearing 93 jams, preventing 91 loading 66 page size options 27 Scan dialog box 66 scanning from 66 troubleshooting 91 ADF window cleaning 97 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 126
formats 53 context-sensitive Help See Help, online contrast adjusting 36 definition 111 control range, definition 112 Controls tab options 63 converting text. See OCR copies, making quality, troubleshooting 82 troubleshooting 87 using HP ScanJet Copy Utility 6 using scanner button 21 Copy button - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 127
toolbar shortcuts 105 uninstalling 100 when to use 6 HP ScanJet Controls 25 HP ScanJet Copy Utility 6 HP ScanJet on the Web 104 Index 127 HP ScanJet Plug-in definition 115 returning scans with 51 troubleshooting 89 using 64 HP Scanning Software button 16, 25 HTML file formats definition 115 using - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 128
text for 24 saving scans for future processing 52 scanning to 23 troubleshooting 85 onionskin paper 7 online Help HP ScanJet Copy Utility 6 printing 5 shortcuts for 102, 104 using 30 opening software 30 Optical Character Recognition. See OCR optical resolution definition 117 Optimized Palette - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 129
shortcut 105 using HP PrecisionScan Pro software 31 Print command shortcuts 102, 105 using 54 printing copies 21 documentation 5 from HP ScanJet Copy Utility 6 resolutions for 119 scans 54 toolbar shortcuts for 105 troubleshooting 87 problems, solving. See troubleshooting Product Tour command - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 130
, definition 121 specifications ADF 7 speed troubleshooting 12, 78 spot color definition 121 shortcut for 103 using output type 34 sRGB definition 121 setting profile 61 starting scans methods for 6 using HP PrecisionScan Pro software 31 using scanner buttons 15 using TWAIN 64 stopping scans 21 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 131
122 uninstalling software 100 Universal Serial Bus. See USB unlocking scanner 77 Unselect All 32, 103 USB, definition 122 User's Manual, shortcut to 104 V vector images, definition 122 View menu, shortcuts for 103 viewing previewing scans 31 product tour 5 RGB values 45 Setup and Support Guide 100 - HP Scanjet 7490c | HP Scanjet 7400C Series Scanner Mac - (English) User Manual - Page 132
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