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how to use the scanner  

change settings  

You can customize some features of the HP Scanjet scanner, including the front  

panel button settings, previewing of images, and other preferences. If you have  

an HP Scanjet 3970 scanner, you can choose whether scanning takes place  

immediately or waits for the warm-up cycle to complete.  

change settings from the hp director  

When you use the scanner buttons or the HP Director, the scanner uses settings  

optimized for the scanned original type, such as a photograph. The Settings  

menu in the HP Director provides a means of changing all scanning settings. It  

includes button settings, scanning preferences, and other settings that you can  

change. To change settings start the HP Director, and click Settings.  

turn preview image on or off  

You can change whether a preview image appears or does not appear. For more  

information, see the HP Photo & Imaging software help.  

enable instant scanning  

If you have an HP Scanjet 3970 scanner, use the instant scanning feature to set  

the scanner to begin scanning immediately, without waiting for the lamp to warm  

up.  

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Open the HP Director, click Settings, and click Scan Preferences.  

Click the Quality vs. Speed tab.  

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To eliminate the lamp warm-up time and enable instant scanning, select  

the Instant Lamp Warm-up check box.  

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To reduce power consumption, clear the Instant Lamp Warm-up check  

box.  

select picture or document  

When the software prompts you for an original type, you have two choices:  

Picture or Document. The scanner optimizes settings based on your choice. Use  

the following guidelines to determine the best original type for your needs.  

If your original consists of  

Select this original type  

A printed photograph, graphic, slide, or negatives, Picture  

or objects, such as framed photos, artwork, or fabric  

Note: 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.  

Text, both text and graphics, or any text that you  

want to edit later  

Document  

To change the original types, see change settings on page 8.  

user’s manual  

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