HP 8270: instruction

HP Scanjet 8270

Document Flatbed Scanner

6.5" X 9" FRONT COVER

www.hp.com/support

User Guide

English

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Contents

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1 How to use the scanner ......................................................................................4

Scanner setup .......................................................................................................4

Where to get additional information .......................................................................4

How to use the HP Photosmart Software ..............................................................4

Front panel and accessories overview ................................................................... 5

Scanning overview ................................................................................................6

Select original type–document or picture ...............................................................7

Scan documents ....................................................................................................7

Scan pictures .........................................................................................................7

Scan multiple pictures with one scan .....................................................................8

Scan text for editing ...............................................................................................8

Save a document to a drive, disk, or CD ...............................................................8

E-mail a scanned document or picture ..................................................................9

Make copies ..........................................................................................................9

Cancel a scan in progress ...................................................................................10

Change scan settings ..........................................................................................10

Use the Power Save button .................................................................................10

2 How to scan from the automatic document feeder (ADF) ..............................11

Choose acceptable media for the ADF ................................................................11

Load originals in the ADF ....................................................................................11

Scan two-sided documents from the ADF ...........................................................12

Make copies from the ADF ..................................................................................12

3 How to scan from the transparent materials adapter (TMA) ..........................13

Tips for scanning transparent items .....................................................................13

Scan slides ..........................................................................................................13

Scan negatives ....................................................................................................15

4 Care and maintenance ......................................................................................17

Clean the scanner glass ......................................................................................17

Clean the transparent materials adapter (TMA) ...................................................17

Clean and maintain the automatic document feeder (ADF) .................................17

Order maintenance and scanner supplies ...........................................................18

5 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................19

Scanner installation or setup problems ................................................................19

Scanner initialization or hardware problems ........................................................20

Scanner operation problems ................................................................................21

Slides, negatives, and TMA issues ......................................................................24

6 Product support .................................................................................................26

Accessibility Web site ..........................................................................................26

HP Scanjet Web site ............................................................................................26

Support process ..................................................................................................26

7 Regulatory information and product specifications .......................................28

Scanner specifications .........................................................................................28

Transparent materials adapter (TMA) specifications ...........................................29

Automatic document feeder (ADF) specifications ................................................29

Environmental specifications for the scanner, ADF, and TMA .............................30

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How to use the scanner

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This manual describes how to use the HP Scanjet 8270 Document Flatbed Scanner

and its accessories, resolve installation problems, and reach customer support.

Scanner setup

To set up your scanner and install the scanning software, see the setup poster

shipped with your scanner.

Where to get additional information

More information about the scanner and software can be found in the onscreen Help.

If you have installed the HP Photosmart Software that came with the scanner, double-

click the HP Solution Center icon on your desktop, and then click Onscreen Guide.

How to use the HP Photosmart Software

When you install the HP Photosmart Software, you will have two icons on your

desktop. These icons open two programs for scanning and editing your scans.

For information on how to use HP Solution Center and HP Photosmart Software,

see the onscreen Help.

HP Solution Center is the program that gets you started

scanning pictures and documents. From the HP Solution Center

you can:

● Perform scanning and copy functions

● Access help and troubleshooting information

● Access the HP Photosmart Software to edit your scans

● Modify settings and preferences

HP Photosmart Software is the program to use for manipulating,

printing, archiving, and sharing your images after they have

been scanned. You can get to the HP Photosmart Software from

the desktop icon or through HP Solution Center.

To start a scan:

Double-click the HP Solution Center icon on the desktop, click the tab for the

scanner, and then click the task you want to perform.

Note If the HP Solution Center icon is not available on the desktop, click

Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, and then click HP

Solution Center.

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Front panel and accessories overview

This section presents an overview of the scanner front panel, the transparent

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materials adapter (TMA), and the automatic document feeder (ADF).

Front panel buttons

Icon Feature name Description

Power Save

Turns Power Save mode on or off.

button

The Power Save button can also be used to turn the

power completely off by holding down for at least 2

seconds.

Destination

Selects the destination (an application, such as a

button

word processor) for a scanned document. The

destination is displayed in the front panel display.

Select the destination before pressing the Scan

Document To button.

Scan

Scans an original document into the selected

Document To

destination (an application, such as a word

button

processor). Use the Destination button to select the

destination.

Scan Picture

Scans pictures, graphics, slides, or negatives to the

button

HP Photosmart Software. Slides and negatives must

be scanned from the transparent materials adapter

(TMA).

Edit Text

Scans the document text and pictures and displays

(OCR) button

editable text in the defined word processor

application.

File

Scans the original document or picture to a file

Documents

destination that you enter. After scanning the

button

original, a dialog box is displayed where you can

enter the file name, file type, and location for the file.

E-mail button

Scans using grayscale image settings to keep the

file size small for e-mail and sends the scan to your

e-mail software (if supported). There is an option to

scan pictures, slides, or negatives in color.

Copy button

Scans the item and sends it to a printer to make

copies.

Number of

Selects the number of copies to be printed with the

Copies button

Copy button.

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Icon Feature name Description

Color/Black &

Determines whether items will be scanned in color or

White copy

in black and white when you press the Copy button.

button

Button

Opens the Button Settings dialog box. From this

Settings button

dialog box, you can change how the scanner buttons

work.

Cancel button

Cancels a scan while the scanner is scanning, or

cancels a series of scans from the automatic

document feeder (ADF).

16-character

Indicates the number of copies that will be printed

LCD

when you press the Copy button. Also shows status

information and error codes that identify scanner

problems.

Transparent materials adapter (TMA)

You can use the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan 35 mm slides or

negatives. For more information about the TMA, see How to scan from the

transparent materials adapter (TMA) on page 13.

Automatic document feeder (ADF)

The scanner comes with an automatic document feeder (ADF) that you can use to

scan multiple documents quickly and easily. For more information, see How to scan

from the automatic document feeder (ADF) on page 11.

Scanning overview

Start scanning in one of three ways:

● From the front panel buttons—to get started quickly using basic functions

● From HP Solution Center—to have more control during the scanning process

● From other software programs

Scan from the scanner front panel buttons

Use the front panel buttons on the scanner for basic scanning functions, such as

scanning pictures and documents. Instructions for using the front panel buttons are

located in this manual.

Scan from HP Solution Center

Scan from HP Solution Center when you want more control during the scanning

process, such as when you want to use more advanced features or change scan

settings.

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To start HP Solution Center:

1. Do one of the following:

a. On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Solution Center icon.

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b. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP,

and then click HP Solution Center.

2. If you have installed more than one HP device, click the tab for the scanner. HP

Solution Center shows only the functions, settings, and support options that are

appropriate for the selected HP device.

Scan from other software programs

You can scan an image directly into one of your software programs if the program is

TWAIN compliant. Generally, the program is compliant if it has a menu option such as

Acquire, Scan, or Import New Object. If you are unsure whether the program is

compliant or what the option is, see the documentation for that program.

Select original type–document or picture

You have two choices for original type: Document or Picture. The scanner optimizes

settings based on your choice. Use the following guidelines to determine the best

original type for your needs.

If your original consists of

Select this original type

Text, or both text and graphics Document

A printed photograph or graphic Picture

Scan documents

Use the Scan Document To button ( ) to scan documents.

1. Place the originals face down on the scanner glass or face up in the ADF.

2. Select a destination by pressing the Destination button (

) until the desired

destination is displayed in the front panel display.

3. Press the Scan Document To button.

The document is scanned and is displayed in the specified destination.

Note If you want to preview scans before they are sent to their destination,

start the scan from HP Solution Center. See Scan from HP Solution Center

on page 6.

Scan pictures

Use the Scan Picture button ( ) to scan pictures.

For scanning slides or negatives, see How to scan from the transparent materials

adapter (TMA) on page 13.

1. Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid.

2. Press the Scan Picture button.

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3. Place up to three slides into the slide holder. Insert the slides with the front of the

slides facing you.

4. After loading the last slide, insert the slide light-shield until it touches the slides.

Note Inserting the slide light-shield prevents stray light on the scanned

image.

5. Close the scanner lid.

6.

Click the Scan Picture button (

).

The HP Scanning dialog box is displayed.

7. Select Picture.

8. Select Scan positives, including 35 mm slides, using the TMA.

If you want to preview the scanned image, select the Show Preview check box

on the screen, or begin the scan from HP Solution Center.

9. Click Scan.

10. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish scanning.

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The scan is sent to the destination selected in the HP Scanning dialog box.

11. When finished, remove the slides. Replace the slide light-shield, the negative

holder, and the TMA cover.

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Scan negatives

To scan 35 mm negatives, use the negative holder that is part of the built-in TMA.

1. Open the scanner lid and remove the TMA cover.

2. Remove the negative light-shield from the negative holder. The negative holder is

stored in the slide holder.

3. Slide a negative strip into the negative holder so that the shiny side faces the

scanner glass when the scanner lid is closed.

Note Negatives are easily damaged. Touch them only on their edges.

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4. If you are scanning a negative strip that has fewer than four frames, insert the

negative light-shield into the negative holder until it touches the negative strip.

Note Inserting the negative light-shield prevents stray light on the

scanned image.

5.

Click the Scan Picture button (

).

The HP Scanning dialog box is displayed.

6. Select Picture.

7. Select Scan negatives using the Transparent Materials Adapter (TMA).

If you want to preview the scanned image, select the Show Preview check box

on the screen, or begin the scan from HP Solution Center.

8. Click Scan.

9. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish scanning.

The scan is sent to the destination selected in the HP Scanning dialog box.

10. When finished, remove the negative strip. Replace the negative holder, the

negative light-shield, and the TMA cover.

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Care and maintenance

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Occasional cleaning of your scanner helps ensure higher-quality scans. The amount

of care necessary depends upon several factors, including the amount of use, and the

environment. You should perform routine cleaning as necessary.

For all care and maintenance procedures required for the scanner, please see the

Care and maintenance section for your scanner in the onscreen Help. In HP Solution

Center, click Help, and then select the Help section for your scanner model.

Routine cleaning and maintenance should include cleaning the scanner glass and the

transparent materials adapter (TMA).

Caution Avoid placing items that have sharp edges in the scanner. Doing so

can damage the scanner. Before placing an item on the scanner glass, make

sure that the item does not contain wet glue, correction fluid, or other

substances that can be transferred to the glass.

Clean the scanner glass

1. Disconnect the universal serial bus (USB) cable and power cable from the

scanner.

2. Clean the glass by using a soft, lint-free cloth that has been sprayed with a mild

glass cleaner, and dry the glass with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.

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. When you have finished, reconnect the USB cable and power cable to the

scanner.

Note For instructions about how to clean the underside of the scanner glass,

visit www.hp.com/support.

Clean the transparent materials adapter (TMA)

Clean the TMA with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. If necessary, lightly spray the cloth with

glass cleaner and wipe the TMA.

Clean and maintain the automatic document feeder (ADF)

The ADF requires periodic cleaning depending on the amount of use and the type of

media that is fed through it. Use an HP ADF cleaning cloth to clean the ADF when

vertical streaks appear in images scanned by the ADF, when media running through

the ADF is dusty or dirty, or when the environment is dusty. If you use the ADF

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several times per week, monthly cleaning is recommended. Set up a cleaning routine

that is appropriate for your scanner.

See Clean and Maintain the ADF in the Care and maintenance section of the HP

Scanjet 8270 Document Flatbed Scanner onscreen Help for more details.

Clean the ADF scan glass

Follow the same steps you follow to clean the scanner glass. See Clean the scanner

glass on page 17.

Maintain the ADF

If misfeeds are occurring frequently, follow these steps:

1. Clean the feed-roller assembly manually. See Clean and maintain the automatic

document feeder (ADF) on page 17.

2. If the misfeeds continue, order and install the ADF Roller Replacement kit. The

ADF Roller Replacement kit contains a roller mechanism, a separation pad, new

screws for the separation pad, and replacement instructions (see Order

maintenance and scanner supplies on page 18 for more information).

Order maintenance and scanner supplies

You can purchase maintenance parts online at the scanner support Web site at

www.hp.com/buy/parts. Items such as the HP ADF cleaning cloth and the ADF roller

replacement kit are available for worldwide delivery.

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