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product restricted material
This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at endof-life:
•mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the scanner/transparent materials adapter/liquid
crystal display (< 5 mg)
•lead in solder
For recycling information, you can contact http://www.hp.com/go/recycle, your local
authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://www.eiae.org.
For information about HP’s environmental stewardship program, see the “Warranty and
Specifications” section of the electronic Help for your scanner.
Make sure that you have a universal serial bus interface connection (USB port) on
your computer and that your computer is running Microsoft
later or Macintosh OS 9 or later. (Macintosh support is available for the HP
Scanjet 3500c series only.)
install the scanner
Windows 98 or
USB port
check the box
contents
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Your scanner box should contain the following items:
•HP Scanjet 2300c or 3500c series digital flatbed scanner
•HPPhoto & Imaging software CD-ROM
•USB cable
•Power cable
•Transparent materials adapter (TMA) (some models of the HP Scanjet
3500c series only)
HP Scanjet 3500c series scanner
HP Scanjet 2300c scanner
TMA (some models only)
install the scanner
install the software and connect the scanner
Set up your scanner in one of two ways: either install the software first or connect
the scanner first. It is recommended that you install the software first, especially
on a Macintosh computer.
If you experience difficulty installing your scanner, see installation
problems - hp scanjet 2300c or 3500c series
on page 11.
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install the
software first
(Windows and
Macintosh)
1Close all open programs on your computer.
2Locate the HP Photo & Imaging software CD-ROM that is appropriate for
your English and operating system and insert it into your computer.
3For a Microsoft Windows computer: Follow the instructions on the screen.
Or, if the installation program does not start automatically:
a. On the Start menu, click Run.
b. Type: x:setup.exe (where x is the letter of the CD-ROM drive).
For a Macintosh computer (HP Scanjet 3500c series only): Double-click the
Installation Read Me file on the CD-ROM and follow the instructions.
4If the instructions prompt you to shut down your computer, do so.
5Connect the USB cable between the USB port on the scanner and the USB
port on the computer.
6Connect the power cable between the scanner and a surge protector or a
grounded wall outlet that is easy to reach. This turns on the scanner.
7If necessary, turn your computer on again.
connect the
scanner first
(Windows
only)
install the scanner
connect USB cable to scannerconnect USB cable to computer
1Make sure that your computer is on and that the operating system is
running.
2Connect the USB cable between the USB port on the scanner and the USB
port on the computer.
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3Connect the power cable between the scanner and a surge protector or a
grounded wall outlet that is easy to reach. This turns on the scanner.
4Follow the prompts in the New Hardware Found wizard.
5Insert the HP Photo & Imaging software CD-ROM and click Next. If the
wizard prompts you for a drive letter, select your CD-ROM drive.
6In the HP Scanjet installation program, follow the instructions.
7After installation is complete, another HP installation program starts. You
can install additional software, register your scanner, and find additional
help. To see if your scanner came with additional software, click Install
software and follow the prompts.
connect the optional TMA (hp scanjet 3500c series only)
Your scanner might have a transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan 35 mm
slides or negatives.
•If your scanner has a TMA, connect the TMA cable to its port on the
scanner.
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scanner overview
This section describes the buttons on the front panel of the scanner and available
accessories.
Your scanner might have all or only some of these features.
Button or accessoryDescription
E-MAIL buttonScans the item using settings optimized for e-mail
CAN buttonScans your original item to the HP Scanning
S
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and sends the scan to your e-mail software (if the
software is supported).
software, where you can preview or change the
scanned image.
scanner overview
OPY buttonScans the item and sends it to a printer to make
C
copies.
M
EMORIES DISC CREATOR buttonScans the item to the Memories Disc Creator
software, where you can create a photo show on a
CD, along with background music and titles.
HP Scanjet transparent materials
adapter (TMA) (HP Scanjet 3500c
series only)
Scans slides or negatives to the HP Scanning
software, where you can preview or change the
scanned image.
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You can start your scanner projects in one of two ways: from the scanner buttons
or from the HP Photo & Imaging software. The scanner buttons offer shortcuts to
some of the software functions. Start from the software when you want more
options and control or if your scanner model does not have all the buttons.
The procedures in this section use the default button settings. For more information
about changing the settings for one or more buttons, see change button settings.
select items to scan
Follow these guidelines when you select items to scan.
items for the scanner glass
The scanner glass can be used to scan a wide range of items, from business cards
and photos to fabric and artwork.
how to use the scanner
For more information about using the software, see the HP Photo
& Imaging software Help.
Avoid placing items with sharp edges in the scanner. Doing so can
damage the scanner.
Before placing an item on the scanner glass, make sure the item is free of wet
glue, correction fluid, or other substances that can be transferred to the glass.
items for the transparent materials adapter
The HP Scanjet transparent materials adapter (TMA) is available with the
HP Scanjet 3500c series. You can use the TMA to scan:
•35 mm negatives
•35 mm slides
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how to use the scanner
preview and modify scanned images
If your scanner has a SCAN button (), you can use it to scan pictures and
documents.
When you press the S
software you can preview and make changes to the scanned image before you
send it to the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery.
to scan a picture
1Close the HP Copying software if it is open on your computer.
2Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid.
3Press the S
4Follow the instructions on your computer screen. The HP Scanning software
scans the item with settings optimized for pictures.
to scan a document
To scan a document, use the HP Photo & Imaging software. On the Start menu,
point to Programs, point to Hewlett-Packard, point to your scanner, and click hp photo & imaging director. In the Director, click Scan Document. You can also
change the setting for the S
optimized for documents. For more information, see change button settings.
CAN button, the HP Scanning software opens. Within the
CANbutton on the front panel of the scanner.
CAN button so that it regularly scans using settings
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e-mail a scan
For Macintosh see
HP Precisionscan
Pro Help.
Macintosh OS 9: Choose Apple Help Center from the Finder
Help menu. Then choose HP Precisionscan Pro Help.
Macintosh OS X: Ch oose Mac He lp fr om the Find er He lp me nu.
Then click the question mark on the bottom-left corner of the Mac
Help window and choose HP Precisionscan Pro Help.
If your scanner has an E-MAIL button (), you can e-mail a scan directly from
your scanner. You must also have an Internet connection and a supported e-mail
program.
The HP Photo & Imaging software supports many popular e-mail
programs. If your e-mail program is supported, it opens
automatically when you try to e-mail a scan. If you are using an
unsupported e-mail program, the scanner cannot scan items
directly into an e-mail message. In this case, save the scan to a file,
and then attach it to your e-mail message.
1Close the HP Scanning software and the HP Copying software if they are
open on your computer.
2Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid.
3Press the E-MAIL button on the scanner. The scanner scans the item using
default settings optimized for e-mail.
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4Follow the instructions on your computer screen. If your e-mail program is
supported, a screen appears where you can address and compose a
message.
You can also e-mail a scan from the software. For more information, see the
HP Photo & Imaging software Help.
For Macintosh see
HP Precisionscan
Pro Help.
Macintosh OS 9: Choose Apple Help Center from the Finder
Help menu. Then choose HP Precisionscan Pro Help.
Macintosh OS X: Ch oose Mac He lp fr om the Find er He lp me nu.
Then click the question mark on the bottom-left corner of the Mac
Help window and choose HP Precisionscan Pro Help.
to select original type for e-mail
If the software prompts you for an original type, you have two choices: Picture or
Document. The scanner uses optimized scan settings for your item depending on
your choice. Use the following guidelines to determine the best original type for
your needs.
If your original
consists of
Text, or both text and
graphics
A printed photograph
or image
If you need to save the item as a file type other than JPG or PDF,
scan and save the item by using the HP Scanning software.
Select this original
type
DocumentAdobe® Portable
PictureJoint Photographic
Receive this type of
output
Document Format (PDF)
file
Experts Group (JPG) file
print copies
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to change the original type
If the software does not prompt you for an original type, you can change the
setting for the E-
MAIL button so that it regularly scans using settings optimized for
either documents or pictures. For more information, see change button settings.
If your scanner has a COPY button (), you can scan an item and send it
directly to a printer to make copies.
1Close the HP Scanning software if it is open on your computer.
2Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid.
3Press the C
OPY button on the scanner. The software scans the item using
default settings optimized for printing.
4A message appears that shows the copy progress.
how to use the scanner
If you want to reduce or enlarge the copies, lighten or darken them, or
change printer settings, click Cancel in the copy progress dialog box. You
can then make changes to settings in the HP Copying software.
You can also make copies from the HP Copying software. For more information,
see the HP Photo & Imaging software Help.
For Macintosh see
HP Precisionscan
Pro Help.
Macintosh OS 9: Choose Apple Help Center from the Finder
Help menu. Then choose HP Precisionscan Pro Help.
Macintosh OS X: Ch oose Mac He lp fr om the Find er He lp me nu.
Then click the question mark on the bottom-left corner of the Mac
Help window and choose HP Precisionscan Pro Help.
create a photo show and save it on CD
Some scanners have a MEMORIES DISC CREATOR button ().
If you have a read/write CD drive and writable CDs, you can use your scanner
to create personalized photo shows with music and titles. Then you can watch the
photo show on your television using a compatible DVD player. You can also make
photo reprints from the CD.
1Close the HP Scanning software and the HP Copying software if they are
open on your computer.
2Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid.
3Press the M
EMORIES DISC CREATOR button on the scanner and follow the
instructions on the computer screen.
You can also create photo shows and save them on CD from the software. For
more information, see the HP Photo & Imaging software Help.
scan slides or negatives
On an HP Scanjet 3500c series scanner, you can use the optional HP Scanjet
transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan slides or negatives. To do so, use the
HP Scanning software rather than the scanning buttons.
For more information about the TMA, see TMA - hp scanjet 3500c series in
the HP Photo & Imaging software Help.
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For Macintosh see
HP Precisionscan
Pro Help.
change button settings
When you use the scanner buttons, the scanner uses settings optimized for the
destination, such as e-mail, that is associated with that button. Examples of
settings include resolution, size, and output type. Settings are applied to all items
scanned with that button until you change the settings again.
how to use the scanner
Macintosh OS 9: Choose Apple Help Center from the Finder
Help menu. Then choose HP Precisionscan Pro Help.
Macintosh OS X: Ch oose Mac He lp fr om the Find er He lp me nu.
Then click the question mark on the bottom-left corner of the Mac
Help window and choose HP Precisionscan Pro Help.
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If one of your scanner buttons is not listed here, its settings cannot be changed.
To change the settings for the current item only, you might want to
scan using the HP Photo & Imaging software instead.
You change button settings from the Director, which is the main window that you
use to reach the many functions of the HP Photo & Imaging software.
to open the director
•On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Hewlett-Packard, point to
your scanner, and click hp photo & imaging director.
change
settings for the
E-MAIL button
change
settings for the
SCAN button
For Macintosh see
HP Precisionscan
Pro Help.
If your scanner has an E-MAIL button, you change its settings in two places: in
Button Settings and in E-mail Settings.
1Open the Director, and on the Settings menu, click Button Settings.
2Click the E-mail Button tab, and change the settings.
3Return to the Director, and on the Settings menu, click E-mail Settings.
4Click the Scan Document tab, Scan Picture tab, or Program tab, and change
the settings.
If your scanner has a SCAN button, use the following procedure to change its
settings.
1Open the Director, and on the Settings menu, click Button Settings.
2Click the Scan Button tab, and change the settings.
Macintosh OS 9: Choose Apple Help Center from the Finder
Help menu. Then choose HP Precisionscan Pro Help.
Macintosh OS X: Ch oose Mac He lp fr om the Find er He lp me nu.
Then click the question mark on the bottom-left corner of the Mac
Help window and choose HP Precisionscan Pro Help.
to scan to another program
You can make your scans go directly to a program other than the HP Scanning
software. When you press the S
program you have selected (for example, a word-processing program).
On a Windows computer:
1Open the Director, and on the Settings menu, click Button Settings.
2On the Scan Button tab, in the Destination box, specify the destination to
which you want to send your scan.
3Change other settings as required, and then click OK.
If you want your scans to go directly to the selected destination, on the Scan Button tab, make sure the Show Preview check box is cleared.
CAN button, your scans go to the destination
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how to use the scanner
to change
settings for the
COPY button
If your scanner has a COPY button, the software will remember the settings you
chose the last time you used the HP Copying software.
•Open the Director, click Make Copies, and then change the settings.
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how to use the scanner
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This chapter contains solutions to common installation problems. For solutions to
usage problems or maintenance issues, such as cleaning the scanner glass, see
“troubleshooting” in the HP Photo & Imaging software Help.
scanner is not working
•First, check your computer:
– Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements that
are listed on the scanner box.
– If you do not have enough hard-disk space, remove unnecessary files or
install the software on a different disk drive.
•On a Microsoft® Windows® computer, if you receive a message such as
“Destination Directory Is Invalid” or “Program Folder Is Invalid” during
installation, do one of the following:
– Type a valid destination folder name. The destination folder cannot
contain the following characters: /, \, :, ?, *, <, >, “, or |.
– Find a valid folder using the Browse button.
•Check the cables:
– Check 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, make sure the
surge protector is plugged into an outlet and turned on.
– Make sure you use the USB cable that was included with the scanner.
Another USB cable might not be compatible with the scanner.
– Check that the USB cable is securely connected between the scanner
and the computer.
– 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.
– On a Macintosh computer (HP Scanjet 3500c series only), use the
Apple System Profiler to make sure the scanner is connected to the
computer correctly.
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scanjet 2300c or 3500c series
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installation problems - hp scanjet 2300c or 3500c series
•Test the scanner hardware (HP Scanjet 2300c only):
a. Disconnect the USB cable and the power cable from the scanner. Make
sure the power cable is still connected to the power source.
b. Press the S
power cable back into the scanner.
The scanner lamp should turn on, and the carriage in the scanner
should move forward and backward.
c. To end the test, unplug the power cable.
If the scanner lamp does not turn on or the carriage does not move, a
problem exists with the scanner hardware. Contact HP Customer Support.
scanner initialization failed
•If you receive a message that the scanner initialization failed, or if the
HP Scanning software stops working after it has been functioning properly,
try the following procedures.
a. Close the HP Scanning software if it is open.
b. Make sure that the cables connecting the computer and the HP scanner
are securely fastened.
c. Turn the scanner off by unplugging the power cord. Turn the scanner
back on by plugging the power cord in.
d. Turn the computer off and then on again.
•If the scanner still fails to initialize, run the Repair utility (Windows
computers only) as described in the next topic, scanner still does not work
properly.
CAN and COPY buttons at the same time, while plugging the
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scanner still does not work properly
•If the scanner stops scanning or the buttons no longer work as they should,
a software conflict might exist on your computer. You might need to reinstall
the HP Photo & Imaging software. To do this, run the Repair utility
(Windows computers only).
a. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel (in Windows
XP, click Start, and then click Control Panel).
b. Click Add/Remove Programs, and then select the HP Photo & Imaging
software.
c. Click Change (or Add/Remove, depending on your version of
Windows).
d. Follow the instructions on the computer screen, and then click Repair.
•If this does not work, install the scanner on another computer. This will help
determine if the problem is related to the first computer or to the scanner.
•If the scanner still does not work, contact HP Customer Support.
If the troubleshooting information you need is not shown here, see the HP Photo
& Imaging software ReadMe file for the most recent information, or review the
troubleshooting section in the electronic Help.
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uninstall the software
The Uninstall option of the setup program allows you to remove the scanning
software from your computer.
for Windows computers
1Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel (in Windows XP,
click Start, and then click Control Panel).
2Click Add/Remove Programs, and then select the HP Photo & Imaging
software.
3Click Change (or Add/Remove, depending on your version of Windows).
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen, and then click Remove.
for Macintosh computers (hp scanjet 3500c series only)
1Unplug the scanner and restart the computer. (If you do not unplug the
scanner and restart the computer before you uninstall the software, some
files are not removed from your computer during uninstallation.)
2Insert the HP Photo & Imaging CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive. (If the HP Photo & Imaging CD-ROM window does not appear,
double-click the icon for the CD-ROM.)
3Double-click the Installer, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
4When the main installation dialog box appears, select Uninstall from the
pull-down menu.
5Click Uninstall, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
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hp support
For warranty and specifications, see the electronic Help for your scanner.
For regulatory information, see the regulatory_supplement.htm file on the CDROM that came with your scanner.
find hp help on the web
HP provides several resources on the Web to provide help with your scanner.
These Web services are free and available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
visiting hp
websites
hp product support
Visit http://www.hp.com/cposupport/loc/regional.html, select your region, and
then type your scanner model in the “quick find” box, to find information about
the following topics:
•setting up and using your scanner
•downloading drivers
•solving a problem
•ordering
•warranty
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hp support
hp scanjet website
Visit http://www.hp.com and click “products and services” for the following
information:
•Tips for using your scanner more effectively and creatively
•HP Scanjet driver updates and software
accessibility website
Customers with disabilities can get help by visiting http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/
community/accessibility/prodserv/.
hp assistance
If you cannot find an answer to your question by using the websites listed above,
visit http://www.hp.com/cposupport/mail_support.html. From there, you can
discover how to contact HP by using e-mail, the telephone, and other methods.
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contact hp customer support
Before contacting HP Customer Support, please see find hp help on the web. The
website services described in that section are free and available to you around
the clock. If you don’t find what you need on the Web, please contact
HP Customer Support.
You can contact HP by telephone or mail for support and service for your scanner.
Prices, availability, and hours of support are subject to change without notice.
how hp can
help
Hewlett-Packard's support hotline can help resolve problems with:
•setup
•installation
•configuration
•operation
For questions relating to operating systems or network configurations, contact
your point of purchase or internal support department. For help with non-HP
hardware or software, please contact the manufacturer of the other product.
before you call
Please try the following steps before you call HP Customer Support:
•Review the “installation problems” chapter in the user’s manual; for
additional troubleshooting, see the “troubleshooting” module in the HP
Photo & Imaging software Help.
•Review the troubleshooting information on the HP product support website.
when you call
If possible, be at the computer where the scanner is installed and have the
following information ready when you call:
•serial number (found on the back or bottom of your scanner or under the
scanner glass)
•product name (found on the scanner lid)
•date of purchase
obtain support
in the United
States
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free telephone support for 90 days
Within 90 days of your purchase, telephone support is provided to you free of
charge. If this is a long distance call for you, long distance charges will apply.
Call (208) 323-2551.
Our support staff is available from 6 am to 10 pm Mountain Time, Monday
through Friday, and 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday.
hp support
after the first 90 days
Call (208) 323-2551.
Charges are $25.00 per issue, charged to your credit card.
If you think your HP product might need service, call HP Customer Support, which
can help determine if service is required.
obtain support
worldwide
hewlett-packard upgraded warranty statement
You can buy an extended, comprehensive warranty for your HP product, but you
must do so within 180 days of purchasing the product.
Upgrade your standard factory warranty to three years with the HP SupportPack.
Service coverage begins on product purchase date and the pack must be
purchased within the first 180 days of product purchase. HP will determine the
hardware service offering based upon the outcome of system self-test programs
run by the customer through the initial call to HP Customer Support. If during your
technical support call it is determined that your product needs replacement, then
HP will ship you this replacement product the next business day free of charge.
This warranty upgrade offers maximized uptime and productivity, the convenience
of door-to-door pickup and delivery, with all packaging and freight prepaid by
HP.
Available in the US only. For more information call 1-888-999-4747 or visit http:/
/www.homeandoffice.hp.com and select “warranty upgrades” under “product
support.”
Telephone support is free for one year in Asia and the South Pacific, and for 30
days in the Middle East and Africa.
For phone support in Europe, please check for the details and conditions of phone
support in your country or district by consulting the website http://www.hp.com/
cposupport/mail_support.html, and clicking on “contact HP.”
Alternatively, you can ask your dealer or call HP at the phone number listed in
this document. For English support in Europe, contact +44 (0) 207 512 52 02.
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hp support
Algeria+212 22404747
Argentina0-810-555-5520
Australia03 8877 8000
Austria43 (0) 810 00 6080
BelgiumFlemish: +32 (0)2 626 8806
French: +32 (0)2 626 8807
Brazil(11) 3747 7799 (greater São Paulo)
0800 157 751(outside greater São Paulo)
Canada905 206-4663
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Chile800 22 5547 (Post-sales Business Computing)
800 360 999 (Post-sales Home Computing)
China+86 (0) 10 6564 5959
Colombia+9 800 114 726
Czech Republic+42 (0)2 6130 7310
Denmark+45 39 29 4099
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France+33 (0)1 43 62 34 34
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