hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, 3970 digital flatbed scanners user‘s manual
hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 digital flatbed scanners user’s manual
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contents where do I find…? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 where do I find information about…? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 where do I find documentation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 how to use the scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 front panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 transparent materials adapter (TMA) overview . . . . . . . . . . . . .
where do I find…? 1 This manual describes the operation of HP Scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 scanners for a computer using a Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
where do I find…? Subject Location Maintenance and warranty • This manual, see warranty on page 17 • This manual, see care and maintenance on page 9 • This manual, see upgraded warranty options on page 24 (also in HP Scanjet Scanner Help) Product registration, updates, newsletters • www.scanjet.hp.com Support details, phone numbers, e-mail • This manual, see product support on page 20 (also in the HP Scanjet Scanner Help) • www.hp.
2 how to use the scanner This section presents an overview of the scanner front panel and the transparent materials adapter (TMA), and also contains information about how to use and care for the scanner. front panel overview Feature Description SCAN button Scans the picture or document so you can preview or change the scanned image. COPY button Scans the item and sends it to the default printer to make copies.
how to use the scanner scanning overview You can start scanning in one of three ways: • from the front panel buttons • from the HP Director • from other applications Note: The HP Scanning software can prompt you to scan additional items. This allows you to scan multiple items and send them to the final destination all at one time. For Macintosh users, see where do I find…? on page 1 for information about scanning procedures.
chapter 2 Scanning at a resolution higher than necessary 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 HP Director, select your scanner in the Select Device list, click Help, and in the HP Photo & Imaging software help, see the hp scanjet scanner help section. scan pictures and documents Use the SCAN button ( ) to scan pictures and documents.
how to use the scanner print copies Use the COPY button ( to make copies. ) to scan an original and send it directly to a printer 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass as indicated by the reference marks on the scanner, and close the lid. 2 ) on the scanner. Press the COPY button ( A message appears that shows the copy progress.
chapter 2 7 A dialog box appears, asking if you want to scan another image. If you have more originals to scan, click Yes. – Place another original on the glass and close the lid. In the preview window, click New Scan, make adjustments, and then click Accept. OR – Select another image within the preview window, make adjustments, and then click Accept. 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to share your scanned item.
how to use the scanner change settings You can customize some features of the HP Scanjet scanner, including the front panel button settings, previewing of images, and other preferences. If you have an HP Scanjet 3970 scanner, you can choose whether scanning takes place immediately or waits for the warm-up cycle to complete. 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.
chapter 2 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. Routine cleaning should include cleaning the scanner glass and the TMA. clean the scanner glass 1 Disconnect the power cable from the scanner. 2 Open the scanner lid.
how to use the scanner check the cables Cable type Action Power cable • Ensure that the power cable is securely connected between the scanner 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 scanner and turn off the computer. After 30 seconds, reconnect the power cable to the scanner and then turn on the computer, in that order.
chapter 2 run the repair utility If the scanner still fails to initialize, run the Repair utility (Windows computers only). For more information, open HP Director, select your scanner in the Select Device list, and click Help. Then in the HP Photo & Imaging software help, open the hp scanjet scanner help section, open the troubleshooting section and see scanner has stopped working properly.
how to use the scanner how do I 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. • • • If you scan text but cannot edit it, make sure you make the following selections during scanning: – What are you scanning?: Select Document. – Scan for editable text?: Select Yes. Scanned text may not appear on your computer exactly as it appeared on the page.
scan from the transparent materials adapter (TMA) 3 If you have an HP Scanjet 3670, 3690, and 3970 scanner, you can use the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan 35 mm slides or negatives. Note: To scan large transparent items, such as a presentation transparency, place the item on the scanner glass under a piece of white paper and scan as usual. scan slides To scan 35 mm slides, use the slide holder that is part of the built-in TMA. 1 Open the scanner lid.
scan from the transparent materials adapter (TMA) 9 Click Scan. The scanner performs a preview scan, and the preview image appears. 10 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). Final scan area select a final scan area 11 Make any adjustments you want to the preview image. When the image adjustments are complete, click Accept. 12 A dialog box appears asking if there are more originals to scan.
chapter 3 scan negatives To scan 35 mm negatives use the negative strip holder that is part of the built-in TMA. 1 Open the scanner lid. 2 Slide a negative strip into the negative strip holder so that the shiny side faces you. insert a negative strip Note: Negatives are easily damaged. Touch them only on their edges. 3 Close the scanner lid. Note: Do not click SCAN until the negatives are loaded and the lid is closed. 4 Press the SCAN button ( ). A dialog box appears asking what you are scanning.
scan from the transparent materials adapter (TMA) 11 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: – Select another negative frame within the preview window, make adjustments, and then click Accept. OR – To scan other frames from within the negative strip, remove the negative strip from the holder and position it so that the frames you want to scan are in front of the TMA light.
warranty 4 This topic contains warranty, regulatory, and environmental stewardship program information.
warranty 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.
chapter 4 disassembly/end of life This HP product (the HP Scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, or 3970 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 support 5 This section contains support information including phone numbers and website information. For regulatory information, see the regulatory_supplement.htm file on the CD that comes with the scanner. accessibility website Customers with disabilities can get help by visiting www.hp.com/hpinfo/ community/accessibility/prodserv/. hp scanjet website Visit www.scanjet.hp.
chapter 5 5 Contact the HP Customer Care 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.
product support phone support in Europe, Middle East, and Africa HP Customer Care 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.
chapter 5 Switzerland 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 Emirates 971 4 883 8454 United Kingdom 44 (0)870 010 4320 other phone support worldwide HP Customer Care 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.
product support Philippines + 63 (2) 867 3551 Puerto Rico 1 877 2320 589 Romania +40 1 315 44 42 Russian Federation + 7 095 797 3520 (Moscow) + 7 812 346 7997 (St Petersburg) Singapore +65 6272 5300 Slovakia +421 (0) 2 68208080 Taiwan 0 800 010055 Thailand +66 (2) 661 4000 United States (208) 323-2551 Venezuela 0 800 4746 8368 Viet Nam +84 (0) 8 823 4530 upgraded warranty options You can select one of the following upgraded warranty options (available in the U.S.
a appendix a – product specifications and options This section contains the product specifications for the HP Scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 scanners and accessories. scanner specifications Name Description Scanner type Flatbed Weight (without lid) HP Scanjet 2400 scanner 1.7 kg (3.74 pounds) HP Scanjet 3670 scanner 2.1 kg (4.62 pounds) HP Scanjet 3690 scanner HP Scanjet 3970 scanner 2.3 kg (5.06 pounds) Maximum item HP Scanjet 2400 scanner 280 x 486.5 x 52 mm (11.0 x 19.1 x 2.
appendix a – product specifications and options transparent materials adapter (TMA) specifications Note: The following specifications refer to the document lid transparent materials adapter (TMA) and not the scanner. Name Description Media types 1 slide/up to 2 frames of a 35 mm negative Media capacity Slide: 1.05 to 1.9 mm thick and 49.8 to 50.8 mm on any side Size HP Scanjet 3670 scanner 244 x 430 x 34 mm (9.6 x 16.9 x 1.3 inches) HP Scanjet 3690 scanner 244 x 430 x 39 mm (9.6 x 16.9 x 1.
index index A E accessibility website 20 acquire scans 4 additional software documentation 2 album creating on the HP Photo website 6 Apple System Profiler 10 edit text 12 electrical specifications TMA 26 end-of-life return programs 19 energy consumption Energy Star 18 Energy Star description 18 website 18 environmental specifications 26 stewardship program i, 18 B bonus software documentation 2 buttons Copy 3, 6 HP Instant Share 3, 6 Memories Disc Creator 3, 7 Scan 3, 5 F files output types 8 final
index O S T operating temperature specifications 26 optical character recognition (OCR) 12 originals select type of 8 output file types 8 overview find information about 1 scan find information about 1 from HP Director 4 from the front panel buttons 4 multiple originals 14, 16 negatives 15 overview 4 with Copy button 6 with high resolutions 4 with Scan button 5 Scan button 3 description 3 use 5 scanner care and cleaning 9 find information about 1 glass cleaning 9 register 20 Setup Poster 2 size TMA 26
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