HP ScanJet 4600, ScanJet 4630, ScanJet 4650, ScanJet 4670 User Guide
HP
Scanjet
4600 series
see-through
scanner
User‘s Manual
HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner
User's Manual
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Contents
1 How to use the scanner...............................................................................2
Scanner parts and accessories .....................................................................2
Place the scanner in the holder .....................................................................3
Overview of the HP software .........................................................................4
Scanner and accessories overview ...............................................................4
Scanning overview ........................................................................................5
Overview of positioning items to scan ...........................................................6
Positioning items before scanning ................................................................7
Scan pictures and documents .......................................................................9
Scanning text for editing ..............................................................................10
Print copies .................................................................................................11
Share a scanned photo using HP Instant Share .........................................11
E-mail scanned pictures ..............................................................................12
Scan oversized items ..................................................................................13
Use the power save button .........................................................................14
Change settings ..........................................................................................14
Care and maintenance ................................................................................14
2 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................16
Frequently asked questions ........................................................................16
Scanner installation or setup issues ............................................................17
Additional troubleshooting information ........................................................18
Uninstall the software ..................................................................................19
3 Customer support .....................................................................................20
Accessibility website options .......................................................................20
HP website ..................................................................................................20
Support process ..........................................................................................20
Phone support in the United States ............................................................. 21
Phone support in Europe, Middle East, and Africa ......................................21
Other phone support worldwide ..................................................................23
4 Product specifications and options.........................................................25
Scanner specifications ................................................................................25
Transparent materials adapter (TMA) specifications ...................................26
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How to use the scanner
This manual describes the operation of the HP Scanjet 4600 series see-through
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 software 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
The HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner comes with the following parts:
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HP Scanjet 4600/4630 scanner
1 Scanner
2 Horizontal holder, with a hinge to hold the scanner. Used for positioning and
holding items for scanning.
3 Optional transparent materials adapter (TMA) for scanning 35 mm slides
and negatives.
4 Power supply
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How to use the scanner
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HP Scanjet 4650/4670 scanner
1 Scanner
2 Vertical holder, with folding legs for storage. Used for positioning and
holding items for scanning
3 Optional transparent materials adapter (TMA) for scanning 35 mm slides
and negatives.
4 Power supply
Place the scanner in the holder
Note The holder can be used for holding the scanner, positioning items to
scan, and providing a flat surface on which to scan. The holder is not
necessary for scanning.
Place the scanner in the horizontal holder (HP Scanjet 4600/4630)
1 Set the horizontal holder on a flat surface.
Make sure the hinge in the holder is rotated
forward.
2 Lay the scanner on the holder, viewing side
(light frame) up (
hinge. The buttons face away from the
hinge. The cord exits the scanner next to
the hinge.
3 Press the back of the scanner down until it
clicks into place in the hinge.
Place the scanner in the vertical holder (HP Scanjet 4650/4670)
1 Make sure both legs are fully extended before placing the
scanner in the holder. This ensures the holder is stable.
Open the support legs by rotating them into place:
a Open the rear support first, and then make sure it
clicks into the fully open position.
b Rotate the front support from behind the holder to the
front of the holder until it clicks into place.
2 Set the holder on a flat surface.
), in contact with the
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3 Place the scanner in the holder, so the viewing side
(light frame) faces you. The buttons are on the right
side of the scanner. The cord exits the scanner at
the lower left.
4 To align the scanner on the holder, slide the
scanner from side to side in the holder until it is
secured in the holder.
Overview of the HP software
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The HP Director software provides easy access to the software applications,
default settings, status, and on-screen help for your HP device. By using the
HP Director software, 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.
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The HP Image Zone software 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.
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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
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 enables 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 software onscreen help. To access the on-screen help in the HP Director software:
1 Do one of the following:
a
On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Director icon (
b In the system tray at the far right of the Windows taskbar, double-click
the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon.
c 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 software displays only the buttons that are appropriate for
the selected device.
3 Click the Help button.
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Scanner and accessories overview
This section presents an overview of the scanner and the transparent materials
adapter (TMA).
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Feature Description
How to use the scanner
Transparent materials adapter (TMA)
You can use the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan 35 mm slides and
negatives.
For more information about the TMA, see "Scan slides and negatives" in the HP
Scanjet 4600 series on-screen help.
Scanning overview
Scan
Copy
HP Instant
Share
Power Save
Scans pictures and documents from the
scanner glass, and scans slides and
negatives from the TMA.
Scans from the glass directly to the
default printer to make copies.
Scans a photo and enables you to 1)
share it in e-mail; 2) create an album on
the HP website; or 3) order professionalquality prints. (Not all services are
available in all regions or for all operating
systems.)
Turns off the scanner lamp and puts the
scanner in low-power mode.
Note
Macintosh users, see the HP Image Zone software on-screen help for
information about scanning procedures.
Tip High resolution is usually only necessary when attempting to increase the
size of very small images (for instance, scanning a stamp-sized image, or
scanning 35 mm negatives or color slides and enlarging them to A4 size).
In most cases, optimal scanning can be achieved by adjusting the
resolution of the scan to a resolution appropriate for the intended use of the
image. 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 the
HP Director software, select your scanner in the Select Device list, click
Help, and in the HP Image Zone software on-screen help, see the HP
Scanjet scanner on-screen help.
You can start scanning in one of three ways:
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Scan from the scanner's buttons
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The buttons on the scanner provide shortcuts to frequently used scanning
functions, such as scanning pictures, slides, negatives, and documents. See
Scanner and accessories overview .
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Scan from the HP Director software
Scan from the HP Director software when you want more control of your
scan, such as when you want to preview the image before the final 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 (
to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, and then click HP Director.
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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 an option 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.
) is not on the desktop, on the Start menu, point
Overview of positioning items to scan
Because of the unique design of the HP Scanjet 4600 series scanner, this
section describes how to position different types of items with the scanner.
) on
Scanning side and viewing side
Scanning side ( ): The scanning side has a dark
frame around the glass, which always faces the item
being scanned. The scanner lamp shines through
this side when scanning. Keep the scanning side
clean.
Viewing side (
frame around the glass, which shows the HP logo
and product name. You can see the item to scan
face up through the glass as you look at the viewing
side. The scanner lamp shines away from this side
when scanning. Fingerprints and dust on the
viewing side do not affect scanning quality.
): The viewing side has a light
Position the item face down and face up
You can scan pictures and documents in one of two positions: with the item face
down or with the item face up.
Position the item face down
When scanning an item face down, remove the scanner from the holder and lay
it on a flat surface, scanning side (dark frame) up (
example, a book) printed side down on the glass.
). Then place the item (for
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