HP 8270: How to use the scanner Scanner setup Where to get additional information How to use the HP Photosmart Software
How to use the scanner Scanner setup Where to get additional information How to use the HP Photosmart Software: HP 8270
Table of contents
- How to use the scanner Scanner setup Where to get additional information How to use the HP Photosmart Software
- Front panel and accessories overview Front panel buttons
- Chapter 1 Transparent materials adapter (TMA) Automatic document feeder (ADF) Scanning overview Scan from the scanner front panel buttons Scan from HP Solution Center
- Scan from other software programs Select original type–document or picture Scan documents Scan pictures
- Scan multiple pictures with one scan Scan text for editing Save a document to a drive, disk, or CD
- E-mail a scanned document or picture Make copies
- Cancel a scan in progress Change scan settings Use the Power Save button
- How to scan from the automatic document feeder (ADF) Choose acceptable media for the ADF Load originals in the ADF
- Scan two-sided documents from the ADF Make copies from the ADF
- How to scan from the transparent materials adapter (TMA) Tips for scanning transparent items Scan slides
- Chapter 3
- Scan negatives
- Chapter 3
- Care and maintenance Clean the scanner glass Clean the transparent materials adapter (TMA) Clean and maintain the automatic document feeder (ADF)
- Clean the ADF scan glass Maintain the ADF Order maintenance and scanner supplies
- Troubleshooting 5 Scanner installation or setup problems Uninstall and reinstall the software Check the cables
- Cable type Action Scanner initialization or hardware problems Scanner is off Reset the scanner Test the scanner hardware
- Scanner has stopped working properly Paper jams Additional troubleshooting information Scanner operation problems
- Scanner will not turn on Scanner lamp stays on Scanner does not scan right away Buttons appear not to work
- Resolve issues with scanning documents or text (OCR) Scanned image is fuzzy Scanner is scanning items very slowly Scanner glass needs to be cleaned
- Slides, negatives, and TMA issues The image cannot be enlarged Incorrect colors print, or the image is too light or dark Dots or streaks appear in the scanned image The scanned images are dark The TMA does not work at all
- No light or only dim light is visible in the TMA after selecting slides or negatives in the Scan dialog box
- Product support 6 Accessibility Web site HP Scanjet Web site Support process
- Regulatory information and 7 product specifications Scanner specifications
- Name Description Transparent materials adapter (TMA) specifications Automatic document feeder (ADF) specifications
- Environmental specifications for the scanner, ADF, and TMA
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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HP Scanjet 8270 Document Flatbed Scanner
