HP Photo Scanner 1200 Owner Manual

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hp photo scanner 1200

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Materials disposal

This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life:

• Lead in the solder and some component leads. Disposal of this material can be regulated because of environmental

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contents

1 get started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

computer-powered and battery-powered scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

computer-powered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

battery-powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

combined use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

check the box contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

scanner parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2 set up the scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

set up as computer-powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

system requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

install the software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

connect the scanner to the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

turn on scanner power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

scan a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

to disconnect the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

set up as battery-powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

insert the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

insert the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

turn on scanner power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

scan a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3 set the scan options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

position the photo on the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

change the image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

print with the print share feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

set the image unload options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4 scan photos (computer-powered) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

scan photos (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

scan photos (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

scan photos without hp photo & imaging software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5 scan photos (battery-powered) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

scan photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

unload images to a computer (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

unload images to a computer (Macintosh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6 share images (print, e-mail, web) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

use hp photo & imaging gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

print an image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

print with print share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

print with hp photo & imaging gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

send an image in e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

upload an image to the web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

using other software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

7 advanced scanning techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

scan photos larger than 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

scan smaller or odd-shaped photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

scan text documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

find an image on the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

delete images from the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

transfer images to another device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

care for the scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

8 troubleshooting and support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

problems and solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

hp support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

find help on the web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

contact hp customer support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

obtain support in the united states. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

obtain support worldwide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

hewlett-packard limited warranty statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

A batteries, memory cards, and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

manage batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

rechargeable batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

power conservation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

memory cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

memory card capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

insert and remove the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

format the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

purchase scanner accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

B scanner specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

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get started

The HP Photo Scanner 1200 makes it easier than ever to scan photographs with the push of a button, no matter where you are. With the scanner, you can:

• Scan photos or artwork anywhere.

• Scan business cards, receipts, or other items containing text.

• Print scanned photos with or without a computer (without a computer requires a printer with a memory card slot).

• Scan directly to Compact Flash (CF), Secure Digital (SD), and MultiMedia (MM) memory cards – no computer is required.

• Send scanned photos to friends and family in e-mail.

• Upload scanned photos to a website.

• Store scanned photos on a computer.

• Organize multiple scanned photos for economical printing.

Think of the fun possibilities!

create scrapbook memories

You can scan photos away from the computer and store them on a memory card. Later, you can then transfer the images to a computer, or you can use the memory card directly in a printer that accepts memory cards, such as an HP Photosmart printer. Once you have printed the images, you can trim them as needed for your scrapbook.

capture information

You can use the scanner as a portable photocopier to scan information anywhere, such as at the library, at a friend’s house, or on a trip. This prevents the problems of carrying books, the time needed to type notes, and the expense of photocopying pages while you are in the library.

copy photos belonging to other people

When visiting your relatives or friends, you can bring the portable photo scanner to scan photos each time you visit. Later, when you get home, you can transfer them to a computer and you can print them.

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computer-powered and battery-powered scanning

There are two ways to use the scanner: computer-powered and battery-powered. Both scanning methods give identical hi-quality results and one-button simplicity.

computer-powered

Computer-powered scanning means that you connect the scanner to a computer with a USB cable. When connected to a computer, the scanner works like other scanners: when you scan a photo, the image is saved on the computer. Once images are saved on the computer, you can organize, archive, and share them (for example, send images in e-mail or print images).

• You need a USB cable (included with the scanner) to connect to the computer and power the scanner.

• You do not need batteries or a memory card.

• You can scan photos and save them directly to a computer’s hard disk.

• You can install software to help you view, edit, and manage images.

• You can unload images from the scanner’s memory card to a computer.

• The number of images is limited only by the computer’s hard disk space.

battery-powered

If you want to scan photos but do not have access to a computer, you can use the scanner as a portable, battery-powered scanner. When powered by batteries the scanner works like a digital camera by saving images to a memory card. Later, you can transfer images from the memory card to a computer. You can also transfer images directly to a printer or other device with a memory card slot.

• You need batteries to power the scanner (not included with the scanner).

• You need a memory card to store scanned photos (not included with the scanner).

• You can scan photos anywhere.

• You can later unload images from the scanner’s memory card to a computer, and use the software to help you view, edit, and manage images.

combined use

You can use the scanner for both battery-powered and computer-powered scanning. For example:

1 Scan photos anywhere (battery-powered). 2 When the memory card is full or you are ready to use the images (for

example, to send them in e-mail), you can quickly connect the scanner to the computer using the USB cable (computer-powered), unload the images, and send the images to your friend in e-mail.

3 When finished, disconnect the scanner and store it until you need it.

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check the box contents

•Scanner

• USB cable

Note: There is no power cord needed. The USB cable provides power to the scanner when it is connected to the computer. If you are using batteries, the batteries provide power. The batteries do not recharge when the scanner is connected to the computer.

• CD (contains scanner software and electronic user’s manuals)

• User’s manual

• Setup poster

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scanner parts

#Name Description

1 Battery door Allows access to insert and remove the

batteries.

2 Scanner glass Where you place the photo you want to

scan.

3Scan button Starts the scan.

4Power button Turns on the scanner.

5Quality button Increases image quality from Good to

Better to Best (1 star to 3 stars) or Text.

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#Name Description

6 Front panel display Shows photos remaining, battery life,

quality selected, share selection, and storage location.

Indicates one of three storage locations:

Storage location

CF (Compact Flash) memory card, SD (Secure Digital) memory card, or PC (computer hard disk).

Indicates that the print share feature is enabled.

Battery life

Indicates the battery life remaining, in 1/4-life increments. This indicator is off when the scanner is connected to the computer.

Photos Remaining

Indicates the number of scanned photos you can store on the memory card. This number decreases each time you scan a photo, and changes if you select another quality setting.

Quality

Indicates the image quality (Good, Better, Best, or Text).

7Print Share button Selects the print share feature, indicated

by the printer icon in the front panel display. When print share is enabled a DPOF file is created, along with the image, to enable automated printing.

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8 SD memory card slot Slot where you can insert an SD memory

card.

9 CF memory card slot Slot where you can insert a CF memory

card.

10 Indicator light On: Scanner is ready to use.

Blinking light: Indicates scanner activity (scanning or unloading images to the computer, accessing memory card).

11 USB port Allows you to connect a USB cable from

the scanner to a USB-enabled computer.

12 Lid Removable lid of the scanner.

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set up the scanner

The setup steps depend on whether you want to use the scanner connected to a computer (computer-powered) or as a stand-alone scanner (battery-powered). Typically, you will use a combination of both – scanning photos while powered with batteries, then unloading the images to a computer.

set up as computer-powered

Use these instructions if you want to connect the scanner to the computer to scan or unload images.

system requirements

Before installing the HP Photo & Imaging software, verify that you meet the following system requirements:

Windows® Macintosh®

Operating system

RAM

Available hard disk space

Other

Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP OS 9.1 or later, OS X, 10.1 or later

64 MB (256 MB recommended) 64 MB for OS 9

175 MB 150 MB

• Available USB port

•CD drive

• Microsoft® Internet Explorer (IE)

5.01 or later

• HP Instant Share requires IE 5.01 with Service Pack 2 or later

•HP Memories Disc Creator software requires a CD writer and 700 MB additional disk space

128 MB for OS X

• Available USB port

•CD drive

•Web browser

•HP Memories Disc Creator software requires a CD writer and additional 700 MB hard disk space

install the software

The HP Photo & Imaging software allows you to scan photos directly to the computer’s hard disk. It also allows you to unload previously scanned images from the scanner, view them, print them, edit them (for example, crop), and send them in e-mail.

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Windows software installation 1 Insert the HP Photo & Imaging software CD into the CD drive of the

computer. The installation window automatically appears.

Note: If the installation window does not appear, click Start, and then click Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, where X is the letter of the CD drive.

2 Click Next, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

After the software installation is complete, you will see a new icon, HP Director, on the desktop. There may be additional icons.

The CD also includes bonus software from other manufacturers (Panorama Maker installation is recommended). To install any bonus software:

1 Click Start, click Run, and in the Open box, type X:\Bonus\setup.exe

(where X is the letter of the CD drive).

2 Click OK, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install the bonus

software.

Macintosh software installation 1 Insert the HP Photo & Imaging software CD into the CD drive of the

computer.

2 Double-click the CD icon on the computer desktop. 3 Double-click the installer icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions to

install the software. After the software installation is complete, you will see a new icon, HP

Director, on the desktop (OS 9) or in the dock (OS X).

The CD may also include bonus software from other manufacturers (Panorama Maker installation is recommended). To install any bonus software:

1 Double-click the Bonus folder icon. 2 Double-click the installer icon for the bonus software.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

connect the scanner to the computer

1 Before connecting the USB cable, discharge any static electricity by

touching a metal surface while holding the cable.

2 After the software installation is

complete, plug the USB cable into any available USB port on the computer.

3 Plug the other end of the USB cable

into the back of the scanner. Note: When the scanner is connected

to the computer, it is powered with the USB cable.

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turn on scanner power

1 Open the lid and press the Power

button on the scanner.

When the indicator light comes on and the front panel display is on the scanner is ready. PC will appear in the front panel display to indicate that the scanner is computer-powered.

Macintosh: The HP Image Unload dialog will automatically appear on the computer (by default).

scan a photo

1 Place the photo face down on the

scanner glass and close the lid.

2 Press the Scan button on the front of

the scanner. The indicator light will blink until the scan is complete.

Windows scan: On the computer, you will see a progress dialog as the photo is scanned. Then the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery will start and the image will appear.

Macintosh scan: When the light stops blinking, the Photos Remaining indicator on the scanner will decrease. Follow the instructions in the HP Image Unload dialog to unload the images. The HP Image Unload software saves the image to the hard disk, then asks if you want to browse the image. If you choose to browse, the image will appear in the HP Photo and Imaging Gallery.

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to disconnect the scanner

Disconnecting the scanner is optional. You can keep the other end of the cable plugged into the computer.

Windows® 98 or Windows XP: 1 Unplug the USB cable from the scanner.

Windows® 2000 or Millennium Edition 1 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon located on the taskbar in the

2 Unplug the USB cable from the scanner.

Macintosh 1 Unmount/eject the scanner by dragging the USB volume icon from the

2 Unplug the USB cable from the scanner.

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lower-right corner of the screen, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you disconnect the USB cable before clicking the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar, you will receive a message regarding unsafe

removal. You can disregard this message and click OK to continue.

desktop to the trash.

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set up as battery-powered

You will need four AA batteries and one memory card. For information on memory cards and batteries, see batteries, memory cards, and accessories on page 37.

insert the batteries

1 Open the battery door on the underside of

the scanner.

2 Insert the four AA batteries as indicated on

the scanner.

3 Close the battery door.

insert the memory card

Insert the memory card, label side up, until it snaps into place. You can use either an SD card (bottom slot) or a CF card (top slot).

If both cards are inserted, the scanner will write to only the CF card.

turn on scanner power

Open the lid and press the Power button. The scanner is ready when the indicator light

turns on and front panel display is on. SD or CF will appear in the front panel display to indicate the type of memory card inserted. Note that the memory card must be inserted before turning on the scanner.

scan a photo

1 Place the photo face down on the

scanner glass and close the lid.

2 Press the Scan button on the front of

the scanner. The indicator light will blink until the scan is complete. When the light stops blinking, the Photos Remaining indicator will decrease by one, and the image is stored on the memory card.

Caution! Do not remove the memory card until the light stops blinking. Doing so may cause loss of scanned images.

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