HP 4600 Digital Flatbed Scanners User`s Manual
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1. 12 viewing side 4 scanning side 4 size scanner 28 TMA 29 slides clean adapter 12 inserting into adapter 13 resolution 13 software updates 23 specifications environmental 29 product 28 scanner 28 TMA 29 stewardship program 21 storage specifications 29 subscribe to newsletters 23 support product support 23 T technical support 23 telephone support 24 temperature specifications 29 test scanner hardware 19 text scanning 11 TMA clean 12 negatives 15 scan slides 13 slides 13 specifications 29 transparent materials adapter see TMA troubleshoot scanner hardware 19 TWAIN 3 U update drivers 23 upgrade warranty 27 V vertical holder 1 2 viewing side 4 W warranty ii 20 upgrade options 27 websites disability assistance 23 Energy Star 21 scanjet 23 support 23 weight scanner 28 TMA 29 hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners o invent www hp com Printed in U S A 2003 ILI Q3112 901112. You can customize some features of the HP Scanjet scanner including the front panel button settings previewing of images and other preferences change settings from the hp director When you use the scanner buttons or the HP Director 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 including button settings scanning preferences and other settings To change settings start the HP Director and then click Settings turn preview image on or off Note Macintosh users see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help for information about turning preview on or off You can change whether a preview image appears or does not appear To change this setting start the HP Director and then click Settings Click Scan Preferences and then go to the Preview tab For more information see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help scanning text for editing The scanner uses Optical Character Recognition OCR to convert text on a page to text that you can edit on your computer OCR is installed automatically when you install the scanning software during scanner setup Note Macintosh users see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help for information about scanning text If you scan text but cannot edit it make sure you choose the following selections during scanning What are you scanning Select Document Scan for edit
3. scanner HP Scanjet 4670 scanner United States Canada and Latin America 90 days Europe and Asia Pacific 1 year 1 HP warrants to you the end user customer that HP hardware accessories and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase for the period specified above If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period HP will at its option either repair or replace products which prove to be defective Replacement products may be either new or equivalent in performance to new 2 HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of purchase for the period specified above due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used IF HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period HP will replace software which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects 3 HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted or error free If HP is unable within a reasonable time to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product 4 HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use 5 This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from a improper or inadequate maintenance or calibrati
4. scanner to its original position on the holder You can see the item face up through the scanner glass Press the SCAN button SS on the front edge of the scanner Follow the instructions in scan pictures and documents on page 8 scan a single item with hp scanjet 4670 _ N 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 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 Return the scanner to its original position on the holder You can see the item face up through the scanner glass Press the SCAN button ZB on the edge of the scanner Follow the instructions in scan pictures and documents on page 8 hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners how to use the scanner scan a page of a thick document user s manual 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 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 If you have a vertical holder remove the scanner by lifting it off the holder 2 Place the scanner on the
5. warranty information see hewlett packard limited warranty statement on page 20 contenis how to use the scanner 0 cece ee eee eee 1 SCANNER parts aceite es ea Wie ep eaten ele ea alles 1 place the scanner in the holder 4 1 front panel overview ete eee 2 scanning overview 0 3 position the item to scan a 4 scan pictures and documents 0000 cere eee 8 print eopies 5 4 ks Wha e Sh ee ata dod eee ibe dos 8 share a scanned photo using HP Instant Share 9 scan oversized items lt lt 6 0 5 ene eo Ania en kee eh 10 use the power save bution 0 00 eee eee eee 11 change settings 0 0 00 a 11 scanning text for editing 4 aa 11 care and maintenance 00 0 c ee eee eee ee 12 how to scan slides and negatives 13 scan slid esey God A ee deki jas Koka ade Coa ag 13 scan negalives ec arse seen scene Me See ee ae a RE 15 troubleshooting 0 cece eee cece cece eee ees 17 scanner installation or setup problems 17 scanner initialization and hardware problems 18 additional troubleshooting information 19 WONGNY x60 oo Ge n CRs Dea eee BEANS See RKO 20 hewlett packard limited warranty statement 20 regulatory information 0 0 0 eee eee 21 environmental stewardship program 21 product support 0 aka eee eee win edn he kaaa
6. 0 to 158 F Relative humidity 29 Operating 15 percent to 80 percent noncondensing 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Storage up to 90 percent at 0 to 65 C or 32 to 149 F hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners A accessibility website 23 album creating on the HP Photo website 9 Apple System Profiler 18 B buttons Copy 2 8 HP Instant Share 2 9 14 16 Power Save 2 11 Scan 2 8 C cables connecting 17 types 17 call support 23 cancel printing copies 8 clean scanner glass 12 TMA 12 contact support 23 copies print 8 Copy button description 2 use 8 customer support 23 D destination directory invalid 17 disabilities assistance 23 documents scan large 10 scanning 8 driver updates 23 E edit text 11 electrical specifications TMA 29 end of life return programs 22 energy consumption Energy Star 21 Energy Star description 21 index website 21 environmental specifications 29 stewardship program ii 21 F face down scanning 4 face up scanning 4 final scan area 14 16 H hardware test mode 19 help phone support 24 support 23 websites 23 holder description 1 horizontal 2 place scanner 2 vertical 2 horizontal holder 1 2 HP Consumer Support Website 23 HP Instant Share 9 use 9 14 16 HP Instant Share button description 2 HP Product Support Center 23 humidity specifications 29 l import sca
7. 06 4663 During the warranty period Central America and the Caribbean 1 877 621 4722 After the warranty period 1 800 711 2884 Chile 56 800 22 5547 Post sales Business Computing 56 800 360 999 Post sales Home Computing China 86 10 6564 5959 Colombia 57 9 800 114 726 Guatemala 502 1 800 999 5105 Hong Kong SAR 852 3002 8555 India 1 600 112267 or 91 11 682 6035 Hindi amp English Indonesia 62 21 350 3408 Japan 0570 000 511 Inside Japan 81 3 3335 9800 Outside Japan Korea Republic of 82 2 3270 0700 Seoul 0 80 999 0700 Outside Seoul Malaysia 60 1 800 805 405 Mexico 52 58 9922 Mexico City 52 01 800 472 6684 Outside Mexico City chapter 5 New Zealand 64 9 356 6640 Peru 51 0 800 10111 Philippines 63 2 867 3551 Puerto Rico 1 877 2320 589 Singapore 65 6272 5300 Taiwan 886 0 800 010055 Thailand 66 2 661 4000 United States 1 800 474 6836 800 HPINVENT Venezuela 58 O 800 4746 8368 Vietnam 84 0 8 823 4530 upgraded warranty options You can select one of the following upgraded warranty options available in the U S only Standard Next Day Exchange Accidental Damage Protection with Next Day Exchange Upgrade your standard factory warranty to three years with the HP SupportPack Service coverage begins on product purchase date and the pack must be purchased within the f
8. 23 accessibility website cab a a S dog bo o he 23 hp scanjet website Gate ja jarak s kra ty tia tik 23 Support procesS 1 eee ee eee eee 23 upgraded warranty options aaa 27 product specifications and options 28 scanner specications s 04 cabin bad feces eee sees 28 transparent materials adapter TMA specifications 29 environmental specifications for the scanner and transparent materials adapter TMA 00 cece eee eee 29 how to use the scanner This manual describes the operation of HP Scanjet 4600 series scanners including installation problems customer support and how to use the scanner For installation procedures see the Setup Poster For scanning software procedures see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help This chapter of the manual presents an overview of the scanner and information about how to use and care for the scanner scanner parts hp scanjet 4600 scanner 1 Scanner 2 Horizontal holder with a hinge to hold the scanner Used for positioning and holding items for scanning hp scanjet 4670 scanner Scanner 2 Vertical holder with folding legs for storage Used for positioning and holding items for scanning 3 Transparent materials adapter TMA for scanning 35 mm slides and negatives place the scanner in the holder Note The holder can be used for holding the scanner positioning items to scan and providing a flat surface on which
9. IABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA OR OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 9 THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED DO NOT EXCLUDE RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU regulatory information Regulatory information is located on the HP Photo amp Imaging software CD that comes with the scanner On the CD browse for the file named regulatory_supplement htm environmental stewardship program protecting the environment Hewlett Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner This product has been designed with attributes to minimize impacts on our environment energy consumption plastics Energy usage drops significantly while the scanner is in low power mode which saves natural resources and saves money without affecting the high performance of this product This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR which is a voluntary program to encourage the development of energy efficient office products As an ENERGY STAR Partner Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this product meets ENERGY S
10. TAR guidelines for energy efficiency Plastic parts over 25 g 0 88 oz are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability to identify plastics for recycling purposes at the end of the product s life hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners warranty disassembly end of life This HP product the HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner is designed for ease of disassembly and to provide end of life disposal options by use of common fasteners and snap fitting parts product restricted material This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end of life e mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the scanner and transparent materials adapter lt 5 mg lead in solder For recycling information contact www hp com go recycle or contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org recycling materials user s manual HP offers a variety of product end of life return programs in a number of geographic areas To determine if a program is available in your area please contact your nearest HP sales office Products returned to HP are reused recycled or disposed of in a responsible manner Each month HP reuses or recycles more than 1 6 million kg 3 5 million pounds of material at our product recovery centers in Grenoble France Boeblingen Germany and Roseville California USA This represents 99 percent by weight of all the materia
11. able text OCR Select Yes Scanned text may 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 may be incorrect or missing As you edit the text verity the scanned text and make corrections as necessary To change text scanning options from the HP Director click Settings and then click Scan Document Settings hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners how to use the scanner care and 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 Note Avoid placing items with sharp edges in the scanner 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 clean the scanner glass Note Dust and fingerprints affect scanning quality only on the scanning side dark frame of the scanner 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
12. ant to scan is in front of the light window Reposition the adapter on the scanner In the Preview window click New Scan make adjustments and then click Accept Place a new negative strip in the adapter and reposition the adapter on the scanner In the preview window click New Scan make adjustments and then click Accept 10 When you have finished scanning your items click No when you receive the prompt for another scan The images appear in the HP Photo amp Imaging Gallery or other selected destination 11 When finished remove the adapter and negative strip You can initiate scanning a negative in other ways For example in HP Director click Scan Picture Or if you know you ll be sharing an item use the HP INSTANT SHARE button 6B on the front panel of the scanner user s manual troubleshooting This chapter contains solutions for installation and initialization problems scanner installation or setup problems This section contains solutions for installation and setup problems check your computer Ensure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements that are listed on the scanner box If 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 t
13. apter to the scanner a Place the adapter on the scanner with the adapter window against the scanner Fit the pegs of the adapter s clear plastic edge into the scanner holes b Plug the adapter cord into the scanner in the opening next to the scanner buttons hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners how to scan slides and negatives Note The scanner scans the negative only when the transparent materials adapter is properly attached to the scanner 4 Press the SCAN button SS A dialog box appears asking what you are scanning 5 Select Picture and then click Scan in the dialog box 6 Select Negatives from a Transparent Materials Adapter TMA and then click Scan in the dialog box The scanner performs a preview scan and the preview image appears Note A preview image always appears when scanning negatives regardless of the HP Director button setting 7 Select a final scan area Click and drag a border around the area you want for a final scan final scan KA area ESI 8 Make any adjustments you want to the preview image When the image adjustments are complete click Final scan area Accept 9 A dialog box appears asking if there are more originals to scan If you have more negatives to scan click Yes and then perform one of the following steps To scan another frame from the same negative strip remove the adapter from the scanner and re position the negative strip so that the frame you w
14. as is The developers and distributors of the TWAIN Toolkit expressly disclaim all implied express or statutory warranties including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability noninfringement of third party rights and fitness for a particular purpose Neither the developers nor the distributors shall be liable for damages whether direct indirect special incidental or consequential as a result of the reproduction modification distribution or other use of the TWAIN Toolkit NOTICE TO U S GOVERNMENT USERS RESTRICTED RIGHTS COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data Clause at DFARS 52 227 7013 Material scanned by this product may be protected by governmental laws and other regulations such as copyright laws The customer is solely responsible for complying with all such laws and regulations product restricted material This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end of life e mercury in the scanner fluorescent lamp and transparent materials adapter lt 5 mg lead in solder For recycling information contact www hp com go recycle your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For information about HP s environmental stewardship program see environmental stewardship program on page 21 For product
15. desk scanning side dark frame up lt lt 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 press down on the document you are scanning 4 Press the SCAN button SB on the edge of the scanner Follow the instructions in scan pictures and documents on page 8 If you are using an HP Scanjet 4600 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 4670 scanner with a vertical holder and you attempt to use the holder to scan a thick document the scanner will not lay 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 chapter 1 scan a picture or document on the desk 1 Remove the scanner from the holder 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 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 thr
16. e transparent materials adapter is properly attached to the scanner 4 Press the SCAN button SS A dialog box appears asking what you are scanning 5 Select Picture and then click Scan in the dialog box 6 Select Slides from a Transparent Materials Adapter TMA and then click Scan in the dialog box The scanner performs a preview scan and the preview image appears Note A preview image always appears when scanning slides regardless of the HP Director button setting 7 Select a final scan area within the slide Click and drag a border around the area you want for a final scan final scan area 8 Make any adjustments you want to the preview image _ When the image adjustments are complete click Final scan area Accept 9 A dialog box appears asking if there are more originals to scan If you have more slides to scan a Click Yes b Place a new slide in the transparent materials adapter and reposition it on the scanner c In the preview window click New Scan make adjustments and then click Accept 10 When you have finished scanning your items click No when you receive the prompt for another scan The images appear in the HP Photo amp Imaging Gallery or other selected destination 11 When finished remove the adapter and slide You can initiate scanning a slide in other ways For example in HP Director click Scan Picture Or if you know you ll be sharing an item use the HP INSTANT SHARE button o
17. er If you want to preview the item either change the button setting in the HP Director or initiate the scan from the HP Director instead of the SCAN button on the scanner print copies user s manual Use the Copy button to scan an item and send it directly to a printer to make copies Note Macintosh users see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help for information about copying procedures 1 Position the item on the scanner For more information see position the item fo scan on page 4 2 Press the COPY button gt on the scanner The copies are printed on the default printer A progress dialog box appears that shows the copy progress Note To change any copy settings such as size darkness or the printer click Cancel in the Copy in Progress dialog box The HP Copying dialog box appears where you can change settings You can also make copies by accessing the HP Copying software from the HP Director For more information see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help chapter 1 share a scanned photo using HP Instant Share Use the HP INSTANT SHARE button f on the HP Scanjet 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 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 N
18. he scanner is connected to the computer correctly scanner initialization and hardware problems This section contains solutions for initialization and hardware problems reset the scanner user s manual If you receive an error message similar to Scanner initialization failed or Scanner not found when trying to use the scanner 1 Close the error message dialog box and close the application that was open when you received the error message Start a scan to see if the scanner is working now If not proceed with the next step 2 Disconnect the combination USB and power cable from the scanner and then reconnect it Start a scan to see if the scanner is working now If not proceed with the next step 3 Shut down your computer and then turn it off Note It is important that the scanner and computer be turned off for at least 60 seconds before being restarted 4 Before restarting the computer disconnect the combination USB and power cable from the scanner and the computer 5 Check the cables for any visible external damage 6 Firmly reconnect the combination USB and power cable to the computer The cable must be inserted completely into the computer s USB port Note Remove any USB hub if present Use another USB port if possible 7 Verity that the power cable is firmly and correctly connected to a power source 8 Firmly reconnect the combination USB and power cable directly to the scanner 9 Restart
19. hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners user s manual copyright information Copyright Hewlett Packard Company 2003 All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws This product incorporates Adobe s PDF technology which contains an implementation of Lempel Ziv Welch LZW data compression licensed under U S Patent 4 558 302 trademark credits _ Adobe and the Acrobat logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe 7 gt Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries and regions Energy Star 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 document warranty The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Hewlett Packard makes no warranty of any kind with respect to this information HEWLETT PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS 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 The TWAIN Toolkit is distributed
20. irst 180 days of product purchase HP will determine the hardware service offering based upon the outcome of system self test programs run by the customer through the initial call to the HP Product Support Center If during your technical support call it is determined that your product needs replacement HP will ship you this replacement product next business day free of charge Optional Accidental Damage Protection is also available This warranty upgrade protects against accidental breakage such as spills drops or falls Both of these warranty upgrades offer maximized uptime and productivity the convenience of door to door pickup with delivery packaging and freight prepaid by HP For more information call 1 888 999 4747 or visit www homeandoffice hp com and select warranty upgrades under product support hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners product specifications and options This section contains the product specifications for the HP Scanjet 4600 series scanners and accessories scanner specifications Name Description Scanner type Flatbed Scanner weight without holder 1 4 kg 3 1 pounds Holder weight HP Scanjet 4600 0 5 kg 1 1 pound HP Scanjet 4670 1 3 kg 2 9 pounds Maximum item size without holder 410 x 300 x 17 mm 16 14 x 11 81 x 0 67 inches Scanning element 2400 ppi pixels per inch linear sensor Interface Hi Speed USB 2 0 Optical resolutio
21. l we receive from customers and HP operations product support This section contains support information including phone numbers and website information accessibility website Customers with disabilities can get help by visiting www hp com hpinfo community accessibility prodserv hp scanjet website Visit www scanjet hp com to e 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 e purchase accessories such as the transparent materials adapter TMA support process The HP support process works most effectively if you perform the following steps in the order specified 1 Review the electronic help for the software and scanner including the troubleshooting section 2 Access the HP Consumer 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 Consumer 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 3 Access HP e support If you have access to the Internet connect with HP via e
22. 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 manual scan slides how to scan slides and negatives With the HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner you can use the transparent materials adapter TMA to scan 35 mm slides or negatives The adapter is included with the HP Scanjet 4670 scanner and can be purchased separately for the HP Scanjet 4600 scanner tips for scanning transparent items 1 To scan large transparent items such as a presentation transparency place a white piece of paper in back of the transparency and scan as usual When scanning a 35 mm slide or negative the scanner software automatically enlarges the image to approximately 11x15 cm 4x6 inch If you want the final image to be larger or smaller use the Resize tool in the scanner
23. m 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 lt Then place the item for example a book printed side down on the glass Tip The side with the dark frame always faces the item being scanned position the item face up When scanning an item face up place the scanner viewing side light frame up on the item You can see the picture or text through the scanner glass Some examples are With the scanner in the holder scan a single document or photo With the scanner removed from the holder scan a photo laying on the desk With the scanner removed from the holder scan an item that is larger than the scanning glass 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 chapter 1 scan a single picture or document scan a single item with an hp scanjet 4600 N Lift the front edge of the scanner off the holder 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 Return the
24. mail by going to www hp com support You will receive a personal reply from an HP Product Support technician E mail support is available in the languages listed at that website 4 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 product support 5 Contact the HP Product 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 website on a regular basis for new information 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 f
25. min Germany 49 0 180 5652 180 Euro 0 12 min Greece 30 10 60 73 603 Hungary 36 0 1 382 1111 Ireland 353 1890 923902 Israel 972 0 9 830 4848 Italy 39 848 800 871 Luxembourg 900 40 006 French 900 40 007 German Morocco 212 224 04747 Netherlands 0900 2020165 Euro 0 10 per minute Norway 47 815 62 070 Poland 48 22 865 98 00 Portugal 351 808 201 492 Romania 40 1 315 44 42 Russian Federation 7 095 797 3520 Moscow 7 812 346 7997 St Petersburg Saudi Arabia 966 800 897 1444 Slovakia 421 2 6820 8080 South Africa 086 000 1030 RSA 27 11 258 9301 Outside RSA Spain 34 902 010 059 hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners product support Sweden 46 0 77 120 4765 Switzerland 41 0848 672 672 German French Italian Peak time 0 08 CHF Outside peak 0 04 CHF Tunisia 216 1 891 222 Turkey 90 216 579 71 71 Ukraine 7 380 44 490 3520 United Arab 971 4 883 845 Emirates United Kingdom 44 0 870 010 4320 other phone support worldwide user s manual HP Product 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 0 810 555 5520 Australia 63 3 8877 8000 or local 03 8877 8000 Brazil 55 11 3747 7799 Grande S o Paulo 55 0800 157751 Outside Grande S o Paulo Canada 1 905 2
26. n 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 For power consumption data see the regulatory_supplement htm file on the HP Photo amp Imaging software CD lone All HP Scanjet 4600 family 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 28 appendix a 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 4670 scanner and can be purchased separately for the HP Scanjet 4600 scanner Name Media types Description 1 35 mm slide or 1 frame of a 35 mm negative strip Media capacity Size Slide 1 05 to 1 9 mm thick and 49 8 to 50 8 mm on any side 24 x 106 8 x 168 mm 0 95 x 4 2 x 6 6 inches Weight 0 23 kg 0 5 pounds Power requirements 12 0 VDC 340 mA 4 22 watts supplied by scanner environmental specifications for the scanner and transparent materials adapter TMA Name Temperature Description Operating 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Storage 40 to 70 C 4
27. n the front panel of the scanner user s manual chapter 2 scan negatives Note Negatives are easily damaged Touch them only on their edges You can also wear gloves to protect the negative Remove the scanner from the holder and place it scanning side up dark frame up up 2 on a flat surface 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 If you have a vertical holder remove the scanner by lifting it off the holder Insert the 35mm negative strip into the transparent materials adapter a Open the door of the adapter and then open the small hinged flap towards the light window b Place the negative strip on the adapter s light window The negative should lay shiny side up with the curled edges pointing down Use the media placement guides on the adapter to help position the negative strip across the light window Place the desired negative frame over the light window If necessary thread the negative through the slot in the clear edge of the adapter c Line up the holes on the side of the negative with the position pegs on the small hinged flap Secure the negative by pushing the edges of the negative on to the position pegs Be careful to touch only the sides of the negative d Close the adapter door Note The adapter viewing lamp lights only after you start scanning Attach the transparent materials ad
28. ner or to Scanners and then click HP Photo amp Imaging Director scan from other applications You can bring an image directly into an open file in one of your applications if the application is TWAIN compliant Generally the application is compliant if it has an option such as Acquire Scan or Import New Object If you are unsure whether the application is compliant or what the option is see the documentation for that application hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners how to use the scanner position the item to scan Because of the unique design of this scanner this section describes how to position different types of items with the scanner scanning side and viewing side The scanner has two sides the scanning side and the viewing side Scanning side lt 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 user s manual You can scan pictures and documents in one of two positions with the ite
29. nned Note If you see a preview dialog now this procedure will not work as documented See turn preview image on or off on page 11 to turn preview off Align the scanner on the next section of the item Overlap the sections by at least 1 3 mm 1 2 inch Press the SCAN button 8 on the scanner Continue to scan each section of the item until you are done 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 In the Panorama Maker software arrange the images in the correct order and follow the on screen instructions See the Panorama Maker Help for instructions If you 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 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 To use the scanner again start a scan either from a button on the front panel or from the HP Director After a short warm up cycle the scan begins change settings
30. ns 3 install optical character recognition software OCR 11 Panorama Maker software 10 Readlris Pro software 10 test hardware 19 Internet connection for HP Instant Share 9 invalid directory or folder message 17 L low power mode 11 M maintain clean scanner 12 TMA 12 merge multiple images 10 messages administrative privileges 17 invalid directory or folder 17 N negatives adapter 15 clean adapter 12 handling 15 resolution 13 new drivers 23 newsletters 23 0 operating temperature specifications 29 optical character recognition OCR 10 11 P Panorama Maker 10 phone support 24 photo scan large 10 pictures scanning 8 power consumption Energy Star 21 Power Save button description 2 using 11 power specifications scanner 28 TMA 29 preview images on or off 11 print copies 8 prints ordering 9 product specifications 28 product support 23 programs index scan from 3 R Readlris Pro 10 recycle 21 22 register scanner 23 regulatory information 21 resolution slides and negatives 13 return programs 22 S scan Copy button 8 from buttons 3 from HP Director 3 large items 10 negatives 15 overview 3 positioning 4 Scan button 8 Scan button 2 description 2 scan documents and pictures 8 use 8 scanner cleaning 12 glass cleaning 12 holder 1 low power mode 11 parts 1 positioning 4 register 23 scanning side 4 storing
31. o 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 permissions to that folder check the cables Cable type Action Power The power cable is connected between the computer and a power cable supply Ensure that the power cable is securely connected between the computer and a live electrical outlet or surge protector If the power cable is connected to a surge protector ensure that the surge protector is plugged into an outlet and turned on Disconnect the power cable from the computer and turn off the computer After 30 seconds reconnect the power cable to the scanner and then turn on the computer in that order troubleshooting Cable type Action USB The combination USB and power cable is connected between the power scanner and the computer cable Use the cable that was included with the scanner Another USB cable might not be compatible with the scanner Ensure that the combination USB and power 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 t
32. o the default printer to make copies HP INSTANT SHARE button Scans a photo and allows you to 1 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 user s manual POWER SAVE button Turns off the scanner lamp and puts the scanner in low power mode chapter 1 scanning overview You can start scanning in one of three ways e from the front panel buttons from the HP Director e from other applications Note Macintosh users see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help for information about scanning procedures scan from the front panel buttons The front panel buttons on the scanner provide shortcuts to frequently used scanning functions such as scanning documents and pictures Descriptions for using the front panel buttons are located in this manual scan from the hp director Scan from the HP Director when you want more control over your scan such as when you want to preview the image before the final scan To start the HP Photo amp Imaging software double click the HP Director icon 21 on the desktop The HP Director window appears From this window you can scan view or print images use online Help and more If the HP Director icon is not on the desktop on the Start menu point to Programs or All Programs point to Hewlett Packard point to the name of your scan
33. on b software interfacing parts or supplies not supplied by HP c unauthorized modification or misuse d operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the product or e improper site preparation or maintenance 6 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some countries states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation chapter 4 or exclusion might not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to country state to state or province to province 7 HP s limited warranty is valid in any country or locality where HP has a support presence for this product and where HP has marketed this product The level of warranty service you receive may vary according to local standards HP will not alter the form fit or function of the product to make it operate in a country in which it was never intended to function for legal or regulatory reasons 8 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE L
34. or the period specified unless otherwise noted locations Free phone support period _ Africa 30 days Asia Pacific 1 year Canada 90 days Europe 1 year Latin America 90 days Middle East 30 days United States 90 days phone support in the United States user s manual 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 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 call 800 HPINVENT Charges are 25 00 U S per issue and are charged to your credit card If you think your HP product needs service call the HP Product Support Center which can help determine if service is required chapter 5 phone support in Europe Middle East and Africa HP Product 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 Algeria 213 0 61 56 45 43 Austria 43 0 820 87 4417 Bahrain 973 800 728 Belgium 32 070 300 005 Dutch 32 070 300 004 French Czech Republic 42 0 26130 7310 Denmark 45 70202845 Egypt 20 02 532 5222 Finland 358 0 203 66 767 France 33 0 8 92 69 60 22 Euro 0 34
35. ot all services are available in all regions or for all operating systems You must be connected to the Internet to use HP Instant Share Note Macintosh users see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help for information about using the HP INSTANT SHARE button Note 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 on the scanner 1 Position the original photo on the scanner For more information see position the item to scan on page 4 2 Press the HP INSTANT SHARE button The photo is scanned A dialog box appears asking if you want fo scan another image If you have more items to scan place another item and either click SCAN in the dialog box or press the SCAN button SS on the scanner If you have finished scanning photos click Done 4 All your scanned photos are sent to the HP Instant Share software Follow the instructions on the screen to share your scanned photo 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 instead of the HP INSTANT SHARE button on the scanner You can also access HP Instant Share using the software For more information see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help m hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners how to use the scanner scan oversized items user
36. ough the scanner glass 3 Press the SCAN button ZB on the edge of the scanner Follow the instructions in scan pictures and documents on page 8 hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners how to use the scanner scan pictures and documents Use the SCAN button SS to scan pictures and documents Note Macintosh users see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help for information about scanning procedures 1 Position the item on the scanner For more information see position the item to scan on page 4 Press the SCAN button SS In the dialog box that appears select Picture if you are scanning a printed photograph graphic slide or negative 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 on page 11 wo N 4 Select a destination where you want the software to send the image 5 Click Sean in the dialog box The item is scanned 6 A dialog box appears asking if you want to scan another image If you have more items to scan place another item and either click SCAN in the dialog box or press the SCAN button SB on the scanner If you have finished scanning your items click Done The items appear in the destination specified in Step 4 Note By default the software does not prompt you to preview the picture or document when you use the SCAN button on the scann
37. 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 Panorama Maker software Use the 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 10 11 Note Macintosh users see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help for information about scanning procedures Remove the scanner from the holder 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 If you have a vertical holder remove the scanner by lifting it off the holder 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 Press the SCAN button on the scanner In the dialog box that appears select Picture if you are scanning a photograph or other artwork Document if you are scanning text or both text and graphics You must select No when asked Scan for Editable Text OCR Select Panorama Maker as the destination Click Sean in the dialog box The item is sca
38. software to set the scaling to your desired final size the scanner will scan the item at the proper resolution and enlargement for the size you choose Note Macintosh users see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help for information about scanning slides and negatives Remove the scanner from the holder and place it scanning side dark frame up 2 on a flat surface 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 If you have a vertical holder remove the scanner by lifting it off the holder Insert the slide into the transparent materials adapter a Open the door of the adapter b Place the slide on the adapter s light window The slide should lay shiny side up with the transparent portion seated on the raised light window The rectangular orientation of the slide should match the orientation of the light window on the adapter c Close the door of the adapter Note The viewing lamp on the adapter lights after you start scanning how to scan slides and negatives 3 Attach the transparent materials adapter to the scanner a Place the adapter on the scanner with the adapter window against the scanner Fit the pegs of the adapter s clear plastic edge into the scanner holes b Plug the adapter cord into the scanner in the TMA port next to the scanner buttons Note The scanner scans the slide only when th
39. the computer chapter 3 run the repair utility If the scanner still fails to initialize run the Repair utility Windows computers only For more information access the Help system open the HP Director click Help and then click hp scanjet 4600 series scanner help test scanner hardware 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 using this procedure 1 Disconnect the combination USB and power cable from the scanner 2 Reconnect the combination USB 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 It the carriage does not move and the scanner lamp does not turn on a problem exists with the scanner hardware See product support on page 23 additional troubleshooting information To solve other problems with the scanner access the Help system open the HP Director click Help and then click hp scanjet 4600 series scanner help To solve problems with the scanner software see the HP Photo amp Imaging software Help hp scanjet 4600 series digital flatbed scanners warranty This section contains warranty regulatory and environmental stewardship program information hewlett packard limited warranty statement HP producis Duration of limited warranty HP Scanjet 4600
40. to scan The holder is not necessary for scanning how to use the scanner place the scanner in the horizontal holder hp scanjet 4600 1 3 Set the horizontal holder on a flat surface Make sure the hinge in the holder is rotated 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 4670 1 Make sure both legs are fully extended prior to 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 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 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 front panel overview Feature Description SCAN button Scans a photo or document and places it in the destination you specify NN Copy button Scans a photo or document and sends it t
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