HP Scanjet N9120 Document Flatbed Scanner— Reviewer’s Guide
OVERVIEW Introducing the HP Scanjet N9120 Document Flatbed Scanner The new HP Scanjet N9120 delivers rapid, reliable scanning from an A3 flatbed document scanner. Designed to easily integrate into fast-paced, enterprise document management environments ranging from the very simple to highly complex, this productive machine quickly captures documents in black and white, greyscale, and colour.
FAST, EFFICIENT DOCUMENT SCANNING The new HP Scanjet N9120 Document Flatbed Scanner offers fast, unattended scanning with time-saving productivity features. With a duty cycle of 5,000 pages per day, this robust, reliable machine is ideal for customers seeking a dedicated departmental document management scanner.
FAST, EFFICIENT DOCUMENT SCANNING (continued) Quickly complete common scanning tasks The HP Scanjet N9120 has two Quick Start buttons on the front control panel which allow for quick scanning startup. The Scan button launches the HP Smart Document Scan Software where you can select a profile to scan from, or start a scan using the HP Smart Document Scan Software profile assigned to the button.
FAST, EFFICIENT DOCUMENT SCANNING (continued) Start scanning jobs faster HP’s proprietary Instant Lamp-on scanning technology keeps the scanner lamp warm and stable so the Scanjet N9120 is always ready to scan. This innovative technology reduces start-up time when the scanner bulb has been turned off. High-quality results HP scanners feature technology that delivers an optimal combination of scanning resolution and performance for fast, high-quality scans.
VERSATILE DOCUMENT HANDLING Reliably scan a variety of paper sizes The HP Scanjet N9120 accommodates a variety of hard-copy documents, from A6 to A3-sized media, including index cards, questionnaire forms, surveys, medical records, mortgage documents, ledgers, magazines and more. The scanner captures A3-sized documents through the ADF or the flatbed scan surface. The automatic document feeder accepts varying paper sizes from 70 – 300 mm wide and 148 – 864 mm long.
EASY INTEGRATION Designed for productivity and efficiency, the suite of software included with the HP Scanjet N9120 offers everything you need to set up a standalone document management system or integrate the scanner into an existing system - right out of the box. The scanning software includes: ISIS® and TWAIN drivers, HP Smart Document Scan Software, Kofax® VirtualReScan® Pro, I.R.I.S. Readiris™ Pro, and the HP Scanner Tools Utility.
EASY INTEGRATION (continued) Selecting a profile from the list: The text box below the profile list contains a brief description of the selected profile. To view all settings in a profile, click Edit, and then browse the tabs in the Profile Settings dialogue box. Setting up a profile: To create a new scan profile, click the New button in the Main Window or select New in the Profiles menu and type a descriptive profile name.
EASY INTEGRATION (continued) Kofax® VirtualRescan® Professional This software helps reduce document preparation and manual intervention during the scanning process. Kofax VirtualReScan (VRS) Pro is a patented image enhancement technology that automatically provides the best possible image quality and most efficient scanning operation, regardless of the condition of the original documents.
RELIABLE PERFORMANCE Outstanding HP service and support The HP Scanjet N9120 comes with a standard one-year warranty, which includes support and on-site repair, in the event you experience a problem with the scanner. With Next Day Onsite Service (availability varies by country/region), you’ll receive technician delivered onsite service the next business day after placing a service call.
EVALUATING THE SCANNER FUNCTIONALITY This section provides information and guidelines for evaluating select features offered with the HP Scanjet N9120 Document Flatbed Scanner. Before you begin Obtain one or more single-sided and two-sided documents containing text and graphics (business graphs or charts) in A4 and A3 sizes, or bound documents such as stapled reports.
EVALUATING THE SCANNER FUNCTIONALITY (continued) Associate a quick start button with scanning software, continued If you do not select a profile, pressing the button starts the HP Smart Document Scan Software so that you can choose the scan settings each time that you start a new scan. NOTE: If you change the name of a profile that is assigned to a Quick Start button, you must reassign the profile to the button in the HP Scanner Tools Utility.
EVALUATING THE SCANNER FUNCTIONALITY (continued) Using the imprinter, continued NOTE: If you are scanning two-sided pages, the imprinter mark might print over existing content on the pages. Open the HP Smart Document Scan Software. Select a scan profile, and then click Edit. On the Scan tab of the Profile Settings dialogue box, click Advanced Settings. On the Imprinter tab of the Properties dialogue box, select Enable Imprinting.
EVALUATING THE SCANNER FUNCTIONALITY (continued) Evaluating scanning features As you answer the following questions, consider the end-user’s needs. With the use of document scanners - formerly limited primarily to scan technicians - now encompassing individuals in a variety of business environments, ease of use becomes a particularly important factor.
EVALUATING THE SCANNER FUNCTIONALITY (continued) Evaluating scanning performance, continued Consider integration of scanning applications with other common applications, including innovative ways to eliminate steps and ease integration. The HP Scanjet N9120 can be integrated with ISIS/TWAIN/WIA compliant applications with the included ISIS, TWAIN and WIA drivers so you can set up the scanner and begin scanning immediately.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION Stack Duty Cycle DPI/Bit Depth Connectivity Dimensions Imprinter ADF Media Support 200 pages of 75 g/m2 paper 5,000 pages per day Up to 600, 48-bit internal/ 24-bit external USB 692 (H) x 558 (W) x 388 (D) mm, 37 kg Integrated; Requires an HP ink cartridge, not included, sold separately Width: 70–300 mm; Length: 148–864 mm; Weight: 49–120 g/m2 Contact Information Hewlett-Packard Company www.hp.com © 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
