HP scanjet 4600 Series User's Manual
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1. 7 095 797 3520 Moscow HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner Other phone support worldwide User s Manual Customer support continued 7 812 346 7997 St Petersburg Saudi Arabia 800 897 1444 in country toll free Slovakia 421 2 50222444 South Africa 086 000 1030 RSA 27 11 258 9301 Outside RSA Spain 902 010 059 Sweden 46 0 77 120 4765 Switzerland 0848 672 672 German French Italian Peak time 0 08 CHF Outside peak 0 04 CHF Tunisia 216 71 89 12 22 Turkey 90 216 579 71 71 Ukraine 7 380 44 490 3520 United Arab Emirates 800 4520 in country toll free United Kingdom 44 0 870 010 4320 HP Customer Support Center phone numbers and polices may change Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country region www hp com support Argentina 54 11 4778 8380 0 810 555 5520 Australia 61 3 8877 8000 or local 03 8877 8000 Brazil 11 3747 7799 Grande Sao Paulo 0800 157751 Outside Grande Sao Paulo Canada 1 800 474 6836 905 206 4663 from within local Mississauga calling area Central America and the Caribbean 1 800 711 2884 Chile 800 360 999 China 86 21 3881 4518 Colombia 01 800 51 HP INVENT 23 Chapter 3 continued Costa Rica 0 800 011 4114 1 800 711 2884 Dominican Republic 1 800 711 2884 Ecuador 999 119 Andinatel 12. 67 inches Interface USB 2 0 Hi Speed Optical resolution 2400 ppi x 2400 ppi Selectable resolution 12 dpi to 999 999 enhanced dpi at 100 percent scaling AC line voltage 100 120 V 60 Hz North America 200 240 V 50 Hz Continental Europe United Kingdom Australia 100 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz rest of the world Power consumption and regulatory information For power consumption data information on power supplies and regulatory information see the regulatory_supplement htm file on the HP Imaging Zone software CD EN CHANGE FOR THE BETTER WITH ENERGY STAR The HP Scanjet 4600 series scanners are Energy Star compliant As an Energy Star partner Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency 25 Chapter 4 Transparent materials adapter TMA specifications The following specifications refer to the transparent materials adapter TMA and not the scanner The adapter is included with the HP Scanjet 4630 4670 scanner and can be purchased separately for the HP Scanjet 4600 4650 26 scanner Name Description Slide media types All standard types of 35 mm slides up to 3 2 mm thick Types A SB and LKM Negative media type 35 mm Slide media capacity Negative media 1 negative strip with a maximum of 1 frame per strip capacity Size 24 x 106 8 x 168 mm 0 95 x 4 2 x 6 6 inches
3. Panorama Maker software to connect multiple scans Use the Readlris Pro software if you want to convert a document into editable text If you did not install this software when you set up the scanner insert the scanner CD to install it now See the Setup Poster for installation information Note Macintosh users see the HP Image Zone software Help for information about scanning procedures 1 Remove the scanner from the holder a Ifyou have a horizontal holder remove the scanner by pressing down on one tab on the hinge and then lifting the scanner off the holder b If you have a vertical holder remove the scanner by lifting it off the holder 2 Place the scanner with the viewing side light frame up on the item to scan Place the scanner so you can see the upper left portion of the item through the scanner using the frame around the scanner glass to position the item 3 Press the Scan button gt on the scanner 4 In the dialog box that appears select a Picture if you are scanning a photograph or other artwork b Document if you are scanning text or both text and graphics You must select No when asked Scan for Editable Text OCR 5 Select Panorama Maker as the destination and click Scan in the dialog box The item is scanned Note If you see a preview dialog now this procedure will not work as documented See Change settings to turn preview off 6 Align the scanner on the next section of the item Overlap the sections
4. Weight 0 2 kg 0 44 pounds Power 12 0 VDC 340 mA 4 22 watts supplied by scanner requirements HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner www hp com O invent 00000 00000
5. by at least 1 3 mm 1 2 inch Press the Scan button gt on the scanner Continue to scan each section of the item until you are done 7 When you have finished scanning the sections click Done in the dialog box on the computer screen Panorama Maker automatically starts All the scanned sections are sent to Panorama Maker 8 Inthe Panorama Maker software arrange the images in the correct order and follow the on screen instructions See the Panorama Maker Help for instructions 9 Ifyou scanned a text document and want to use optical character recognition OCR to make the scanned document editable then from Panorama Maker save the combined image as a TIFF file and then import the TIFF file into the Readlris Pro software to perform OCR conversion 13 Chapter 1 Use the power save button The scanner lamp turns off automatically after approximately 15 minutes However you may want to manually turn off the lamp when you have finished using the scanner To turn off the scanner lamp and put the scanner in low power mode press the Power Save button W To use the scanner again start a scan either from a scanner button or from the HP Director software After a short warm up cycle the scan begins Change settings Care and 14 You can customize many features of your HP Scanjet scanner including the scanner button settings previewing of images and other preferences e Change settings from the HP Director software
6. faint or smudged text For example some characters might be incorrect or missing As you edit the text compare the scanned text against the original and then make corrections as necessary Print copies Use the Copy button lt gt on the scanner to scan an item and send it directly to a printer to make copies Note Macintosh users see the HP Image Zone software Help for information about copying procedures 1 Position the item on the scanner For more information see Positioning items before scanning 2 Press the Copy button lt gt on the scanner A message appears that shows the copy progress 3 If you want to increase the number of copies lighten or darken the copies reduce or enlarge them or change printer settings click Cancel in the Copy in Progress dialog box You can then make changes to settings in the HP Copying software You can also make copies from the HP Director software For more information see the HP Image Zone software on screen help Share a scanned photo using HP Instant Share User s Manual Use the HP Instant Share button _ on the scanner to share scanned photos with family and friends You can easily 1 send someone an e mail with thumbnails and links to your photos that are stored on a secure HP website no more attachments 2 upload photos to the HP Photo website to create online photo albums or 3 order professional quality prints from an HP partner web site Not all services are availa
7. press down on the document you are scanning For instructions on how to scan pictures and documents see Scan pictures and documents If you are using an HP Scanjet 4600 4630 scanner with a horizontal holder and you attempt to use the holder to scan a thick document the scanner may detach from the holder This does not break the holder Return the scanner to the holder and snap it onto the hinge If you are using an HP Scanjet 4650 4670 scanner with a vertical holder and you attempt to use the holder to scan a thick document the scanner will not lie flat against the document and the image will not be clear Follow the procedures in this section to remove the scanner from the holder and scan the document Position a picture or document for scanning on the desk 1 Remove the scanner from the holder a If you have a horizontal holder remove the scanner by pressing down on one tab on the hinge and then lifting the scanner off the holder b Ifyou have a vertical holder remove the scanner by lifting it off the holder 2 Place the scanner on the item viewing side light frame up You can see the document through the scanner glass For instructions on how to scan pictures and documents see Scan pictures and documents Scan pictures and documents Use the Scan button lt gt to scan pictures and documents User s Manual 9 Chapter 1 Note Macintosh users see the HP Image Zone software Help for information abou
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9. HP Scanjet 4600 series see through scanner HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner User s Manual Legal information Copyright And License O 2004 Copyright Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Trademark Credits aa Energy Star ne is a U S registered service mark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies Contents User s Manual How to use the scanner ee ee a Scanner parts and accessories Place the scanner in the holders ell aaa aaa Overview of the HP software 0 0 ee ekoke oe se kaos even iiinis iiinn Scanner and accessories overview Scanning Overview ere Overview of positioning items to scan Positioning items before scanning ana Scan pictures and document 0aa kakao Scanning text for editing NG Bli
10. When you use the scanner buttons or the HP Director software the scanner uses settings optimized for the scanned original type such as a photograph You can change scan settings from the Settings menu in the HP Director software including button settings scanning preferences and other settings To change settings start the HP Director software and then click Settings e Turn Preview Image on or off Note Macintosh users see the HP Director software on screen Help for information about turning preview on or off 1 Double click the HP Director icon 8 on your desktop Or on the taskbar click Start point to Programs or All Programs point to HP and then click HP Director 2 When the HP Director opens make sure that your HP scanner is selected in the Select Device list 3 Onthe Settings menu point to Scan Settings amp Preferences and then click Button Settings The Button Settings dialog box which has a tab for each configurable button opens 4 Click the tab that corresponds to the button that you want to set Select or clear the preview button setting for the button 6 When you are satisfied with the settings click OK al maintenance Occasional cleaning of your scanner helps ensure optimal performance The amount of care necessary depends upon several factors including the amount of use and the environment You should perform routine cleaning as necessary A Caution Avoid placing items with sharp edges in the sca
11. anner viewing side light frame up on the item You can see the picture or text through the scanner glass Some examples are e With the scanner in the holder scan a single document or photo e With the scanner removed from the holder scan a photo lying on the desk e With the scanner removed from the holder scan an item that is larger than the scanning glass e With the scanner removed from the holder scan a photo hanging on the wall Note When scanning items on the wall you must operate the scanner in landscape orientation Tip The scan area is the area visible through the glass bordered by the light frame on the scanner Positioning items before scanning You can position an item for scanning in one of three ways Position a single picture or document for scanning This section provides information on scanning a single picture or document Position a single item with the HP Scanjet 4600 4630 1 Lift the front edge of the scanner off the holder User s Manual 7 Chapter 1 2 While holding the scanner up position the item face up in the upper left corner of the holder with the top of the item towards the hinge Use the media placement tabs on the holder to help position the item 3 Return the scanner to its original position on the holder You can see the item face up through the scanner glass For instructions on how to scan pictures and documents see Scan pictures and documents Position a singl
12. ble in all regions or for all operating systems Note 1 Macintosh users see the HP Image Zone software on screen Help for information about using the HP Instant Share button Note 2 Use the HP Instant Share button to scan and share only photos If you want to scan and share a document use the Scan button lt gt on the scanner Your computer must be connected to the Internet to use HP Instant Share 1 Position the original photo on the scanner For more information see Positioning items before scanning 11 Chapter 1 Press the HP Instant Share button on the scanner The photo is scanned A dialog box appears asking if you want to scan another image Do one of the following a Ifyou have more items to scan place another item on the scanner and either click Scan in the dialog box or press the Scan button on the scanner b Ifyou have finished scanning photos click Done All your scanned photos are sent to the HP Instant Share software Follow the instructions on the screen to share your scanned photos Note By default the software does not prompt you to preview the photo when you use the HP Instant Share button on the scanner If you want to preview the photo use the HP Director software instead of the HP Instant Share button on the scanner You can also share photos with HP Instant Share by using the HP Image Zone software For more information see the HP Image Zone software on screen Hel
13. cessary only increases your file size slows down printing and in some cases makes the image impossible to print on a particular printer For more information open the HP Director software select your scanner in the Select Device list click Help and in the HP Image Zone software on screen help see the HP Scanjet scanner on screen help You can start scanning in one of three ways e Scan from the scanner s buttons User s Manual 5 Chapter 1 The buttons on the scanner provide shortcuts to freguently used scanning functions such as scanning pictures slides negatives and documents See Scanner and accessories overview e Scan from the HP Director software Scan from the HP Director software when you want more control of your scan such as when you want to preview the image before the final scan To start the HP Director software double click the HP Director icon fs on the desktop The HP Director window appears From this window you can scan view or print images use on screen help and more If the HP Director icon 8 is not on the desktop on the Start menu point to Programs or All Programs point to HP and then click HP Director e Scan from other applications You can bring an image directly into an open file in one of your applications if the application is TWAIN or WIA compliant Generally the application is compliant if it has an option such as Acquire Scan or Import New Object If you are unsure whether t
14. e Zone software provides tools for managing your still photos scanned images and video clips You can easily edit and print your images use them in various projects and share them with family and friends Using the HP scanning software you can scan items such as pictures slides negatives and documents and then save them or send them to a destination of your choice such as a software application or file The software gives you the option of previewing images before the final scan takes place While previewing you can adjust the image to achieve the final effect that you want The software also enables you to configure scan settings The HP Copy software sends scanned images directly to your printer For more information on the HP software see the HP Director software on screen help To access the on screen help in the HP Director software 1 Do one of the following a On the Windows desktop double click the HP Director icon fa b In the system tray at the far right of the Windows taskbar double click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon c On the taskbar click Start point to Programs or All Programs point to HP and then click Director If you have installed more than one HP device click one in the Select Device list The HP Director software displays only the buttons that are appropriate for the selected device Click the Help button Scanner and accessories overview This section presents an overview of the
15. e item with the HP Scanjet 4650 4670 1 Pull the top edge of the scanner away from the holder rotating the scanner forward in the holder The scanner can rest against the front edge of the holder 2 Position the item face up in the lower left corner of the holder with the top of the item facing left Use the media placement tabs on the holder to help position the item 3 Return the scanner to its original position on the holder You can see the item face up through the scanner glass For instructions on how to scan pictures and documents see Scan pictures and documents Position a page of a thick document for scanning The best way to scan a thick document is to place the document printed side down on the scanner This helps to make better contact between the document and the scanner glass 1 Remove the scanner from the holder a If you have a horizontal holder remove the scanner by pressing down on one tab on the hinge and then lifting the scanner off the holder b If you have a vertical holder remove the scanner by lifting it off the holder HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner How to use the scanner N Place the scanner on the desk scanning side dark frame up 4 3 Place the document printed side down on the scanner glass Use the dark frame to help position the document for scanning The scan area includes the entire clear glass area up to the dark frame edge Tip To ensure better contact with the scanner glass
16. fied 1 2 20 Review the on screen help for the software and scanner including the troubleshooting section Access the HP Customer Support Website for support If you have access to the Internet you can obtain a wide range of information about your scanner Visit the HP website for product help drivers and software updates at www hp com support The HP Customer Support Website is available in the following languages Dutch English French German Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Danish Finnish and Norwegian support information is available in English only Access HP e support If you have access to the Internet connect with HP via e mail by going towww hp com support You will receive a personal reply from an HP Customer Support technician E mail support is available in the languages listed at that website Contact your local HP dealer If your scanner has a hardware failure take it to your local HP dealer for a solution Service is free during your scanner s limited warranty period After the warranty period the dealer will quote a service charge Contact the HP Customer Support Center for support by phone Please consult the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country region www hp com support As a part of HP s continuing efforts to improve phone support information services we advise you to check the HP websi
17. he application is compliant or what the option is see the documentation for that application Overview of positioning items to scan Because of the unique design of the HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner this section describes how to position different types of items with the scanner Scanning side and viewing side Scanning side 3 The scanning side has a dark frame around the glass which always faces the item being scanned The scanner lamp shines through this side when scanning Keep the scanning side clean Viewing side 77 The viewing side has a light frame around the glass which shows the HP logo and product name You can see the item to scan face up through the glass as you look at the viewing side The scanner lamp shines away from this side when scanning Fingerprints and dust on the viewing side do not affect scanning quality Position the item face down and face up You can scan pictures and documents in one of two positions with the item face down or with the item face up Position the item face down When scanning an item face down remove the scanner from the holder and lay it on a flat surface scanning side dark frame up 34 Then place the item for example a book printed side down on the glass HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner How to use the scanner Tip The side with the dark frame always faces the item you are scanning Position the item face up When scanning an item face up place the sc
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19. le check box to retain columns that are easier to edit Most users choose this option The text flows from one column to the next allowing for easier editing Do not retain page format Select this option for flowed text This creates a file with continuous text This is recommended for text that you want to edit and reformat for other purposes Scanned text might not appear on your computer exactly as it appeared on the original especially if the original contains faint or smudged text For example some characters might be incorrect or missing As you edit the text compare the scanned text against the original and then make corrections as necessary Scanner installation or setup issues User s Manual This section contains solutions for installation and setup issues Check your computer e Ensure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on the scanner box e f you do not have enough hard disk space remove unnecessary files or install the software on a different disk drive Use administrative privileges If you are installing the scanner on a Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP system you must be logged on as an Administrator See your operating system help for how to log on as an Administrator Use a valid folder On a Microsoft Windows computer if you receive a message such as Destination Directory Is Invalid or Program Folder Is Invalid during installation you may not have read write permissi
20. ner software see the HP Image Zone software on screen help You can also visit www hp com support for online support options 18 HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner Troubleshooting Uninstall the software Use the following steps to remove the software User s Manual Do one of the following From the Start menu point to Programs or All Programs point to HP point to the name of your scanner or to Scanners and click Uninstall Software Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel in Windows XP click Start and click Control Panel Click Add Remove Programs select the HP Image Zone software and click Add Remove or Change depending on your version of Windows The HP Install Wizard appears Click Next Select Remove and click Next The software is removed from your computer 19 3 Customer support This section contains support information including phone numbers and website information Accessibility website options Customers with disabilities can get help with HP products by visiting www hp com accessibility HP website Visit www hp com to Learn tips for scanning more effectively and creatively Access HP Scanjet driver updates and software Register your product Subscribe to newsletters driver and software updates and support alerts Purchase accessories Support process The HP support process works most effectively if you perform the following steps in the order speci
21. nker eee ema Share a scanned photo using HP Instant Share 0000 kakaa 11 E mail scanned pictures Scan oversized items Use the power save button Change sefting 220 a sea tened tii Care and maintenance 0000 aaa Troubleshooting oeekeka kakaa Frequently asked questions 00aa aaa Scanner installation or setup issues Additional troubleshooting information _ 0 aaa aaa kaaa Uninstall the software occ con add jadna da alisa Customer support Accessibility website Options 00a aaa FAP i e e e e e Support PrOC6SS 2 ecole tva didaa A nd Phone support in the United States aaaaaaa kaaa Phone support in Europe Middle East and Africa 0 aaa Other phone support Worldwide cooccoccinncncoccocconcccncnnccnoccnonannnnann nono nccnnno Product specifications and options kkk Scanner Specifications eena Transparent materials adapter TMA specifications 1 How to use the scanner This manual describes the operation of the HP Scanjet 4600 series see through scanner including how to use the scanner customer support and installation troubleshooting For installation procedures see the Setup Poster For scanning software procedures see the HP Image Zone software on screen help This section presents an overview of the scanner and information about how to use and care for the scanner Note If you ha
22. nner Doing so can damage the scanner Before placing an item on the scanner glass make sure the item is free of wet glue correction fluid or other substances that can be transferred to the glass HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner How to use the scanner Clean the scanner glass Note Dust and fingerprints affect scanning guality only on the scanning side dark frame of the scanner gt Disconnect the combination USB and power cable from the scanner 2 Clean the glass using a soft lint free cloth sprayed with a mild glass cleaner Caution Use only glass cleaner Avoid abrasives acetone benzene and carbon tetrachloride all of which can damage the scanner glass Avoid isopropyl alcohol because it can leave streaks on the glass Do not spray the glass cleaner directly on the glass If too much glass cleaner is applied the cleaner could run to the edges and damage the scanner 3 Dry the scanner glass using a dry soft lint free cloth 4 When finished reconnect the combination USB and power cable to the scanner Clean the transparent materials adapter If you have a transparent materials adapter for scanning slides and negatives clean the window in the door and the light window using a slightly damp soft lint free cloth Store the scanner To prevent scratches on the scanning side of the scanner store the scanner in the holder provided Tip When not in use use the scanner to display a favorite photo User s Ma
23. nual 15 2 Troubleshooting This section contains solutions for potential issues with the scanner and the transparent materials adapter TMA Freguently asked guestions This section provides answers to common guestions about your HP scanner How do I test my scanner hardware if think there may be a problem If you think the scanner has a hardware problem verify that the cables are firmly connected to the scanner the computer and the power source If the cables are correctly connected test the scanner by using this procedure 1 Disconnect the USB cable and power cable from the scanner 2 Reconnect the USB cable and power cable to the scanner The carriage on the scanner will move forward and backward approximately 25 mm 1 inch and the lamp will turn on If the carriage does not move and the scanner lamp does not turn on a problem exists with the scanner hardware See Customer support How do I turn off the lamp The scanner lamp should time out and turn off automatically after about 14 minutes of inactivity If it does not turn off automatically do the following From the HP Director click Settings Select Scan Settings amp Preferences Select Scan Preferences Click the Quality vs Speed tab Turn off Extended lamp to turn the scanner lamp off after 14 minutes of inactivity If this option is on the scanner lamp turns off after 1 hour of inactivity aR WORN If the scanner lamp problems continue see Cust
24. omer support How do turn off the scanner Normally you do not need to turn off the scanner because after about 14 minutes of inactivity the scanner reduces to a low power mode If you need to turn off the scanner completely disconnect it from the power source electrical outlet or surge protector How do resolve issues with scanning documents or text The scanner uses optical character recognition OCR to convert text on a page to text that you can edit on your computer The OCR software is installed automatically when you install the HP Image Zone software 16 HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner Troubleshooting To select OCR settings do the following steps 1 Open the HP Director software 2 Click Settings click Scan Preferences and then select Button Settings Note If you are starting the scan from the scanner button click the Scan button tab If you are starting the scan from the HP Director software click the Scan Document button Director tab 3 Click Modify Scan Document Settings and then click the Editable Text Settings tab Two formatting options are available Retain page formatting When you select this option the text blocks tables and graphics are re created in the same place and the word and paragraph formatting are maintained This might make editing more difficult because the software saves the columns in frames with no text flow from one column to the next Select the Use columns when possib
25. ons to that folder Check the cables 17 Chapter 2 Cable type Action Power cable The power cable is connected between the scanner and an AC outlet e Ensure that the power cable is securely connected between the scanner and a live electrical outlet or surge protector e Ifthe power cable is connected to a surge protector ensure that the surge protector is plugged into an outlet and turned on e Disconnect the power cable from the scanner and turn off the computer After 60 seconds reconnect the power cable to the scanner and then turn on the computer in that order USB cable The USB cable is connected between the scanner and the computer e Use the cable that was included with the scanner Another USB cable might not be compatible with the scanner e Ensure that the USB cable is securely connected between the scanner and the computer For additional USB troubleshooting information see www hp com support select your country region and then use the search tool to find USB troubleshooting topics Note On a Macintosh computer use the Apple System Profiler to ensure that the scanner is connected to the computer correctly Additional troubleshooting information To solve other problems with the scanner or the transparent materials adapter see the on screen Help 1 Open the HP Director software 2 Click Help and then click HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner To solve problems with the scan
26. otated forward Lay the scanner on the holder viewing side light frame up in contact with the hinge The buttons face away from the hinge The cord exits the scanner next to the hinge Press the back of the scanner down until it clicks into place in the hinge Place the scanner in the vertical holder HP Scanjet 4650 4670 1 Make sure both legs are fully extended before placing the scanner in the holder This ensures the holder is stable Open the support legs by rotating them into place a Open the rear support first and then make sure it clicks into the fully open position b Rotate the front support from behind the holder to the front of the holder until it clicks into place Set the holder on a flat surface Chapter 1 Place the scanner in the holder so the viewing side light frame faces you The buttons are on the right side of the scanner The cord exits the scanner at the lower left To align the scanner on the holder slide the scanner from side to side in the holder until it is secured in the holder Overview of the HP software The HP Director software provides easy access to the software applications default settings status and on screen help for your HP device By using the HP Director software you can scan various types of originals pictures slides negatives and documents make copies view and print images go to the HP Shopping website and update your HP software The HP Imag
27. p E mail scanned pictures You can scan one or more pictures with your HP scanner and e mail them in two ways 12 wo o You can use the HP Instant Share button B on the scanner see Share a scanned photo using HP Instant Share You can e mail your scanned images as attachments To e mail your scanned images as attachments Place the slides or negatives in the TMA or place the photo on the scanner glass For more information see Positioning items before scanning Press the Scan button on the scanner The scan is displayed in the HP Image Zone software If multiple selection areas were detected the selections are displayed as separate scanned images Select one or more pictures in the HP Image Zone software Click the Selections Menu below the images A dialog appears that displays a list of destinations for the images Select your e mail application from the list of destinations and then click OK Your e mail software starts and a new e mail message with the images that you selected attached to it opens Enter the e mail destination and subject and write a note Send the message as you normally would from the e mail program HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner How to use the scanner Scan oversized items User s Manual If you have an item to scan that is larger than the scanning glass you can scan it in multiple sections and then connect the sections with ArcSoft Panorama Maker software Use the
28. scanner and the transparent materials adapter TMA HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner How to use the scanner Feature Description lt Scan Scans pictures and documents from the scanner glass and scans slides and negatives from the TMA lt gt Copy Scans from the glass directly to the default printer to make copies MAC HP Instant Scans a photo and enables you to 1 Share share it in e mail 2 create an album on the HP website or 3 order professional quality prints Not all services are available in all regions or for all operating systems d Power Save Turns off the scanner lamp and puts the scanner in low power mode Transparent materials adapter TMA You can use the transparent materials adapter TMA to scan 35 mm slides and negatives For more information about the TMA see Scan slides and negatives in the HP Scanjet 4600 series on screen help Scanning overview Note Macintosh users see the HP Image Zone software on screen help for information about scanning procedures Tip High resolution is usually only necessary when attempting to increase the size of very small images for instance scanning a stamp sized image or scanning 35 mm negatives or color slides and enlarging them to A4 size In most cases optimal scanning can be achieved by adjusting the resolution of the scan to a resolution appropriate for the intended use of the image Scanning at a resolution higher than ne
29. t scanning procedures 1 Position the item on the scanner For more information see Positioning items before scanning 2 Press the Scan button 3 In the dialog box that appears select a Picture if you are scanning a printed photograph graphic slide or negative Scanned pictures appear in the HP Image Zone software by default b Document if you are scanning text both text and graphics or any text that you want to edit later For more information on scanning text to edit see Scanning text for editing Scanned documents appear in the specified destination 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to finish scanning The scanned items appear in the destination specified To simplify scanning the software does not prompt you to preview the picture when you use the Scan button lt gt on the scanner If you want to preview the scanned picture select the Show Preview check box on the screen or begin the scan from the HP Director software The HP Scanning software can automatically correct your pictures or restore faded colors in old pictures The preview setting must be on to use this feature To turn picture correction on or off select Automatically Correct Photos in the Basic menu of the HP Scanning software and then select the Restore Faded Color check box Scanning text for editing 10 The scanner uses optical character recognition OCR software to convert text on a page to text that you can edit on your compu
30. te on a regular basis for new information HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner Customer support regarding service features and delivery If you cannot solve the problem by using the above options call HP while you are in front of your computer and scanner For faster service please be prepared to provide the following information The scanner s model number located on the scanner The scanner s serial number located on the scanner The computer s operating system The version of the scanner software located on the scanner s CD label Messages displayed at the time the situation occurred The applicable conditions for HP phone support are subject to change without notice Telephone support is free from the date of purchase for the period specified unless otherwise noted Locations Free phone support period Africa 30 days Asia Pacific 1 year Canada 1 year Europe 1 year see the following tables for details for each country Latin America 1 year Middle East 30 days United States 90 days Phone support in the United States Support is available both during and after the warranty period Within the period of your warranty telephone support is provided free of charge Call 800 HPINVENT 800 474 6836 U S phone support is available in both English and Spanish 24 hours a day 7 days a week days and hours of support may change without notice After the warranty period cal
31. ter The OCR software is installed automatically when you install the HP Image Zone software To select OCR settings complete the following steps 1 Open the HP Director software 2 Click Settings click Scan Preferences and then select Button Settings Note If you are starting the scan from the scanner button click the Scan button tab If you are starting the scan from the HP Director software click the Scan Document button Director tab 3 Click Modify Scan Document Settings and then click the Editable Text Settings tab Two formatting options are available Retain page formatting When you select this option the text blocks tables and graphics are recreated in the same place and the word and paragraph formatting are maintained This might make editing more difficult because the software saves the columns in frames with no text flow from one column to the next Select the Use columns when HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner How to use the scanner possible check box to retain columns that are easier to edit Most users choose this option The text flows from one column to the next allowing for easier editing Do not retain page format Select this option for flowed text This creates a file with continuous text This is recommended for text that you want to edit and reformat for other purposes Scanned text might not appear on your computer exactly as it appeared on the original especially if the original contains
32. ve installed HP Windows software from CD 2 the software names in the documentation differ as follows from what was installed 1 Your software is named HP Photo amp Imaging instead of HP Image Zone 2 Your picture management software is called HP Photo amp Imaging Gallery instead of HP Image Zone There may be other terminology differences between the software you installed and the documentation Scanner parts and accessories The HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner comes with the following parts HP Scanjet 4600 4630 scanner 1 Scanner 2 Horizontal holder with a hinge to hold the scanner Used for positioning and holding items for scanning 3 Optional transparent materials adapter TMA for scanning 35 mm slides and negatives 4 Power supply 2 HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner How to use the scanner HP Scanjet 4650 4670 scanner 1 2 3 4 Scanner Vertical holder with folding legs for storage Used for positioning and holding items for scanning Optional transparent materials adapter TMA for scanning 35 mm slides and negatives Power supply Place the scanner in the holder Note The holder can be used for holding the scanner positioning items to User s Manual scan and providing a flat surface on which to scan The holder is not necessary for scanning Place the scanner in the horizontal holder HP Scanjet 4600 4630 1 Set the horizontal holder on a flat surface Make sure the hinge in the holder is r
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