HP 3770 User Manual
HP
Scanjet
3770
digital flatbed
scanner
User‘s Manual
HP Scanjet 3770 digital flatbed scanner
User's Manual
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Contents
1 How to use the scanner...............................................................................2
Scanner parts and accessories......................................................................2
Overview of the HP software..........................................................................2
Scanner buttons and accessories overview...................................................3
Scanning overview.........................................................................................3
Scan pictures and documents........................................................................4
Scan multiple pictures with one scan.............................................................5
Scan slides and negatives.............................................................................6
Print copies....................................................................................................8
E-mail scanned pictures.................................................................................9
E-mail scanned documents..........................................................................10
Change settings...........................................................................................10
Care and maintenance.................................................................................10
2 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................12
Frequently asked questions.........................................................................12
Scanner installation or setup issues.............................................................13
Scanner initialization and hardware issues..................................................14
Scanner has stopped working properly........................................................15
Transparent materials adapter (TMA) issues...............................................16
Resolve issues with slides or negatives.......................................................17
Uninstall the software...................................................................................18
Additional troubleshooting information.........................................................18
3 Customer support......................................................................................19
Accessibility website options .......................................................................19
HP website ..................................................................................................19
Support process ..........................................................................................19
Phone support in the United States.............................................................20
Phone support in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.......................................20
Other phone support worldwide...................................................................22
4 Product specifications...............................................................................24
Scanner specifications.................................................................................24
Transparent materials adapter (TMA) specifications....................................24
Environmental specifications........................................................................25
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How to use the scanner
This manual describes the operation of the HP Scanjet 3770 digital flatbed
scanner, including how to use the scanner, customer support, and installation
troubleshooting. For installation procedures, see the Setup Poster. For scanning
software procedures, see the HP Image Zone on-screen help.
This section presents an overview of the scanner and information about how to
use and care for the scanner.
Note If you have installed HP Windows® software from CD 2, the software
names in the documentation differ as follows from what was installed:
1) Your software is named HP Photo & Imaging instead of HP Image Zone;
2) Your picture management software is called HP Photo & Imaging Gallery
instead of HP Image Zone. There may be other terminology differences
between the software you installed and the documentation.
Scanner parts and accessories
Scanner with built-in transparent materials adapter (TMA)
Overview of the HP software
● The HP Director provides easy access to the software applications, default
settings, status, and on-screen help for your HP device. By using the HP
Director, you can scan various types of originals (pictures, slides, negatives,
and documents), make copies, view and print images, go to the HP Shopping
website, and update your HP software.
● The HP Image Zone provides tools for managing your still photos, scanned
images, and video clips. You can easily edit and print your images, use them
in various projects, and share them with family and friends.
● Using the HP Scanning software, you can scan items such as pictures,
slides, negatives, and documents, and then save them or send them to a
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destination of your choice (such as a software application or file). The
software gives you the option of previewing images before the final scan
takes place. While previewing, you can adjust the image to achieve the final
effect that you want. The software also allows you to configure scan settings.
● The HP Copy software sends scanned images directly to your printer.
For more information on the HP software, see the HP Director on–screen help. To
access the on–screen help in the HP Director:
1 Do one of the following:
– On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Director icon (
– In the system tray at the far right of the Windows taskbar, double-click the
HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon.
– On the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to
HP, and then click Director.
2 If you have installed more than one HP device, click one in the Select Device
list.
The HP Director displays only the buttons that are appropriate for the selected
device.
3 Click the Help button.
Scanner buttons and accessories overview
How to use the scanner
).
Feature Description
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 Scan slides and negatives.
Scanning overview
Note Macintosh users, see the HP Image Zone software on-screen help for
information about scanning procedures.
Scan Scans pictures and documents from the
scanner glass, and scans slides and negatives
from the TMA.
Copy Scans the item from the scanner glass to a
printer to make copies.
HP Instant
Share
Scans the item and allows you to send it in email, create an album on the HP Photo
website, or order high-quality prints. (Not all
services are available in all locations.)
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Chapter 1
You can start scanning in one of three ways:
●
Scan from the buttons on the scanner lid
The buttons on the scanner lid provide shortcuts to frequently used scanning
functions. Descriptions for using the scanner-lid buttons are located in this
manual.
●
Scan from the HP Director
Scan from the HP Director software when you want more control of your
scan. The default Preview setting is on for scans initiated from the HP
Director, which gives you more controls to customize the scan.
To start the HP Director software, double-click the HP Director icon (
the desktop. The HP Director window appears. From this window you can
scan, view, or print images, use on-screen 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 HP, and then click HP 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- or WIA-compliant. Generally, the application is
compliant if it has a command 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.
) on
Scan pictures and documents
Press the Scan ( ) button to scan pictures and documents.
Note You can also use the Scan (
TMA. For more information, see Scan slides and negatives.
1 Place the original face down in the upper right hand corner on the glass as
shown by the corner reference mark on the scanner.
2 Close the scanner lid.
3 Press the Scan button (
) on the scanner lid.
) button to scan slides or negatives from the
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4 In the dialog box that appears, select:
– Picture if you are scanning a photograph, a graphic, slides, or negatives.
The default setting for scanned pictures is to appear in the HP Image
Zone.
– Document if you are scanning text, both text and graphics, or any text
that you want to edit later. Scanned documents appear in the specified
destination.
5 Follow the instructions on the screen to finish scanning.
Note Macintosh users, see the HP Image Zone software on-screen Help for
information about scanning procedures.
To simplify scanning, the software does not prompt you to preview the picture
when you use the Scan button (
scanned picture, select the Show Preview check box on the screen, or begin the
scan from the HP Director.
The HP Scanning software can automatically correct your pictures or restore faded
colors in old pictures. The preview setting must be on to use this feature. To turn
picture correction on or off, select Automatically Correct Photos in the Basic
menu of the HP Scanning software, and then select the Restore Faded Color
check box.
) on the scanner lid. If you want to preview the
Scan multiple pictures with one scan
You can scan multiple pictures at the same time from the scanner glass.
How to use the scanner
1 Place the original pictures in each corner of the scanner glass with at least 1/4
inch (6.35 mm) space between the pictures, and then close the scanner lid.
Tip After scanning the pictures, you can rotate the scanned pictures in the
HP Image Zone software.
2 Press the Scan button (
3 Follow the instructions on the screen to finish scanning.
Each scanned picture appears in the HP Image Zone software as a separate
picture.
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) on the scanner lid.
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