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1 How to use the scanner

This manual describes how to use the HP Scanjet 4370 Photo Scanner and its accessories, resolve installation problems, and reach customer support.

Scanner setup and initialization

To set up your scanner and install the scanning software, see the setup poster shipped with your scanner.

Where to get additional information

More information about the scanner and software can be found in the onscreen Help. If you have installed the HP Image Zone software that came with the scanner, double- click the HP Solution Center icon on your desktop, and then click Onscreen Guide.

Macintosh Users: See the onscreen Help in the Macintosh HP Image Zone software for information about scanning procedures.

How to use the HP Image Zone software

When you install the HP Image Zone software, you will have two icons on your desktop. These icons open two programs for scanning and editing your scans.

For information on how to use the HP Solution Center and HP Image Zone, see the onscreen Help.

The HP Solution Center is the program that gets you started scanning pictures and documents. From the HP Solution Center you can:

???Perform scanning and copy functions

???Access help and troubleshooting information

???Access HP Image Zone to edit your scans

???Modify settings and preferences

HP Image Zone is the program to use for manipulating, printing, archiving, and sharing your images after they have been scanned. You can get to HP Image Zone from the desktop icon or through the HP Solution Center.

To start a scan:

Double-click the HP Solution Center icon on the desktop, click the tab for the scanner, and then click on the task you want to perform.

Note If the HP Solution Center icon is not available on the desktop, click

Start, click Programs (or All Programs), click HP, and then click HP Solution Center.

Front panel and accessories overview

This section presents an overview of the scanner front panel and the transparent materials adapter (TMA).

Front panel buttons

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 film.

Scanning overview

Start scanning in one of three ways:

???From the front panel buttons ??? to get started quickly using basic functions

???From the HP Solution Center ??? to have more control during the scanning process

???From other software programs

Scan from the scanner front panel buttons

Use the front panel buttons on the scanner for basic scanning functions, such as scanning pictures and documents. Instructions for using the front panel buttons are located in this manual. For more advanced functions, see the onscreen Help in the HP Solution Center.

Scan from the HP Solution Center

Scan from the HP Solution Center when you want more control during the scanning process, such as when you want to preview the image before the final scan, use more advanced features, or change scan settings.

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To start the HP Solution Center:

1.Do one of the following:

a.On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Solution Center icon.

b.On the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, and then click HP Solution Center.

2.If you have installed more than one HP device, click the tab for the scanner. The HP Solution Center shows only the functions, settings, and support options that are appropriate for the selected HP device.

Scan from other software programs

You can scan an image directly into one of your software programs if the program is TWAIN compliant. Generally, the program is compliant if it has a menu option such as Acquire, Scan, or Import New Object. If you are unsure whether the program is compliant or what the option is, see the documentation for that program.

Scan pictures and documents

Use the Scan button to scan pictures or documents quickly.

???Select original type ??? document or picture

???Scan pictures

???Scan documents

Select original type ??? document or picture

You have two choices for original type: Document or Picture. The scanner optimizes settings based on your choice. Use the following guidelines to determine the best original type for your needs.

Scan pictures

Use the Scan button ( ) to scan photos and graphics.

For scanning slides or negatives, see Scan film.

Note If you want to preview scans before they are sent to their destination, select Show Preview in the HP Scanning dialog box. Also see Preview a scanned image in the onscreen Help.

1.Place the original face down on the scanner glass, as indicated by the reference marks, and then close the lid.

2.Press the Scan button ().

The HP Scanning dialog box appears.

3.Click Scan.

4.When the scan is finished, place an item on the scanner glass and then click Scan to scan another picture, or click Done. The software saves the scan to a subfolder in the My Scans folder located within the My Documents folder. The subfolder is named for the current year and month. The scanned image is also sent to HP Image Zone by default.

Note If Show Preview was selected, you must click the Accept button in the preview screen to initiate the scan. When prompted, click Yes to scan additional pictures, or click No to send the scanned image(s) to the specified location.

Tip The HP Scanning software can automatically correct your pictures or restore faded colors in old pictures. To turn picture correction on or off, select Auto Correct Photos from the Basic menu of the HP Scanning software, and then choose the options you want. To use this feature, Show Preview must be selected.

Scan documents

Use the Scan button () to scan documents.

The scanner scans an original document to whatever destination is selected in the HP Scanning dialog box.

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Note If you want to preview scans before they are sent to their destination, select Show Preview in the HP Scanning dialog box, or begin your scan from the HP Solution Center. Also see Preview a scanned image in the onscreen Help.

1.Place the original face down on the scanner glass, as indicated by the reference mark.

2.Press the Scan button (). The HP Scanning dialog box appears.

3.Under the What are you scanning? heading, click Document, and then select one of the following options:

???Color ??? This is the default setting.

???Grayscale ??? converts any colored original to grayscale, and creates a smaller file size than the Color option.

???Black & White ??? the best setting for scanning a black and white graphic, but not suitable for color or grayscale originals if you want to preserve detail.

4.Click Scan.

5.When you are finished with that page, place the next page on the glass and click Scan to scan another document or page.

6.When you are finished with all pages, click Done. After you click Done, the software sends the scanned file to the specified location.

Note If Show Preview was selected, you must click the Accept button in the preview screen to initiate the scan. When prompted, click Yes to scan additional pages, or click No to send the scanned page(s) to the specified location.

Scan multiple pictures with one scan

You can scan multiple pictures at the same time from the scanner glass.

Arrange the pictures that you want to scan on the HP scanning device glass. For the best results, leave at least 0.25 inches (6 mm) of space between the edges of the pictures. Then follow the steps for scanning a picture. For more information, see Scan pictures.

Tip Use the Scan () button on the scanner lid or in the HP Solution Center to scan multiple pictures with one scan.

Scan film

This section contains information about using the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan positives, including 35 mm slides, and negatives.

For tips about scanning film, see Tips for scanning transparent items.

Scan positives (such as 35 mm slides)

The transparent materials adapter (TMA) in this model enables you to scan as many as two 35 mm slides at one time, depending on orientation. To scan 35 mm slides, use the slide holder that is part of the built-in TMA.

1.Open the scanner lid.

2.Remove the negative strip holder, if present, from the slide holder.

3.Place the slides into the slide holder. Insert the slides with the top of the slides pointing up and with the front of the slides facing you.

4.Close the scanner lid.

Note Make sure that the slides are flat and do not overlap. Do not press the Scan Film button until the slides are loaded and the lid is closed.

5.Press the Scan Film () button on the scanner, or click Scan Film in the HP Solution Center.

6.In the HP Scanning dialog box, select Picture.

7.Select Scan positives, including 35 mm slides, using the TMA.

If you want to preview the scanned image, select the Show Preview check box on the screen, or begin the scan from the HP Solution Center.

8.Click Scan.

9.Follow the instructions on the screen to finish scanning.

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The scan is sent to the destination selected in the HP Scanning dialog box.

10.When finished, remove the slides. Place the negative strip holder back into the scanner lid for convenient storage.

Scan negatives

To scan 35 mm negatives, use the negative strip holder. The negative strip holder is stored within the slide holder that is part of the built-in transparent materials adapter (TMA).

Note You must use the negative strip holder to scan 35 mm negatives. Always return the negative strip holder to its storage place inside the slide holder in the scanner lid when done.

1.Open the scanner lid and remove the negative strip holder from the slide holder.

2.Slide a negative strip into the negative strip holder so that the shiny side of the negative faces you.

Note Negatives are easily damaged. Touch them only on their edges.

Use the blanks to fill in any unused spaces in the holder.

3.Insert the negative strip holder back into the slide holder, and then close the scanner lid.

4.Press the Scan Film button () on the scanner, or click Scan Film in the HP Solution Center.

5.Select Picture.

6.Select Scan negatives using the Transparent Materials Adapter (TMA).

If you want to preview the scanned image, select the Show Preview check box on the screen, or begin the scan from the HP Solution Center.

7.Click Scan.

8.Follow the instructions on the screen to finish scanning.

The scan is sent to the destination selected in the HP Scanning dialog box.

9.When finished, remove the negative strip. Place the negative strip holder back into the scanner lid for convenient storage.

Tips for scanning transparent items

???To scan items larger than those that the transparent materials adapter (TMA) accepts, place the transparency on the scanner glass, place a white sheet of paper on top of the transparency, and then scan as usual.

???When scanning a 35 mm slide or negative, the scanner software automatically enlarges the image to approximately 10 cm x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches). If you want the final image to be larger or smaller, use the Resize tool in the scanner software to set the scaling to the final size that you select. The scanner will scan the item to the size that you select and adjust the scan resolution as appropriate.

???To scan positives, such as 35 mm slides, or negatives by using the TMA, press the Scan Film button (), or click Scan Film in the HP Solution Center.

Make copies

Use the Copy button () to scan an original and send it to a printer.

The front panel Copy button is optimized to scan and print a duplicate of what is on the scanner glass. If you want to change the image, such as lighten, darken, or adjust size, click Cancel in the hp copying dialog box. Adjust the settings, and then complete the scan. If you use the HP Solution Center, you can also click the Make Copies button and adjust the settings in the preview screen.

1.Place the original face down on the scanner glass, as indicated by the reference marks.

2.Press the Copy button (). The copy is printed on the default printer.

Note There is no preview image for the copy function.

Share a scanned document or picture

Use the Scan to Share button () to scan pictures or documents from the scanner glass and send the scans to HP Instant Share, if available, or to a supported e-mail program as an attachment.

HP Instant Share is recommended for sharing pictures.

E-mail is the recommended option for sharing single-page or multiple-page text documents.

1.Place the original face down on the scanner glass, as indicated by the reference marks.

2.Press the Scan to Share button (). The HP Scanning dialog box appears.

3.In the Scan to area, select either HP Instant Share or E-mail.

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Note If you select E-mail, you can change the file type and save options. For more information about HP Instant Share, see the onscreen Help for HP Instant Share. For more information, see Where to get additional information.

4.Click Scan.

5.When you are finished with all originals, click Done. After you click Done, the software sends the scanned file to HP Instant Share or to your default e-mail program.

Note If Show Preview was selected, you must click the Accept button in the preview screen to initiate the scan. When prompted, click Yes to scan additional pictures, or click No to send the scanned image(s) to the specified location.

6.Do one of the following depending on the destination that you selected:

???HP Instant Share: choose from several options for sharing your scanned images with friends and family.

???E-mail: use your default e-mail program to complete and send the e-mail with your scanned image attached. To view the scanned image before you send the e-mail, double-click the attachment.

Note To change the e-mail program, open the HP Solution Center software from your desktop icon or from the Start menu, click the scanner tab, click the Settings button, and then select E-mail Settings. The E-mail Settings dialog box appears. Select the e-mail program that you want to use, and then click OK.

Change scan settings

You can change many scan settings from the HP Solution Center, including:

???Button settings for the scanner front panel

???Settings for the HP Solution Center scan buttons

???Scan preferences, such as automatic exposure

For details about changing settings, see Change scan settings in the HP scanning device onscreen Help. For more information about the onscreen Help, see How to use the HP Image Zone software.

2 Care and maintenance

Occasional cleaning of your scanner helps ensure higher-quality scans. The amount of care necessary depends upon several factors, including the amount of use, and the environment. You should perform routine cleaning as necessary.

For all care and maintenance procedures required for the scanner, please see the Care and maintenance section for your scanner in the onscreen Help. In the HP Solution Center, click Help, and then select the Help section for your scanner model.

Routine cleaning and maintenance should include cleaning the scanner glass and the transparent materials adapter (TMA).

Caution Avoid placing items that have sharp edges in the scanner. Doing so can damage the scanner. Before placing an item on the scanner glass, make sure that the item does not contain wet glue, correction fluid, or other substances that can be transferred to the glass.

Clean the scanner glass

1.Disconnect the universal serial bus (USB) cable and power cable from the scanner.

2.Clean the glass by using a soft, lint-free cloth that has been sprayed with a mild glass cleaner, and dry the glass with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.

Caution Use only glass cleaner. Avoid abrasives, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride, all of which can damage the scanner glass. Avoid isopropyl alcohol because it can leave streaks on the glass.

Do not spray the glass cleaner directly on the glass. If too much glass cleaner is applied, the cleaner could run to the edges and damage the scanner.

3.When you have finished, reconnect the USB cable and power cable to the scanner.

Note For instructions about how to clean the underside of the scanner glass, visit www.hp.com/support.

Clean the transparent materials adapter (TMA)

Clean the TMA with a dry, soft cloth. If necessary, lightly spray the cloth with glass cleaner and wipe the TMA.

3 Troubleshooting

This section contains solutions for common problems with the scanner and the transparent materials adapter (TMA).

Scanner installation or setup problems

This section contains solutions for installation and setup problems.

Uninstall and reinstall the software

The problem might have occurred because of an incomplete installation. Try uninstalling and then reinstalling the HP Scanning software. To reinstall the HP Scanning software, you must have the HP Image Zone software CD.

To uninstall the HP software that came with your scanner, follow these procedures:

1.Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel (in Windows XP, click

Start, and then click Control Panel).

2.Click Add/Remove Programs (in Windows XP, this is called Add or Remove Programs) and then select the HP Scanjet software.

3.Click Remove.

4.Click Add/Remove Programs (in Windows XP, this is called Add or Remove Programs) and then select the HP Image Zone software.

5.Reinstall using the HP Image Zone software CD that came with your scanner. When you insert the CD, an installation interface launches automatically. Choose the HP Image Zone software to install.

Check the cables

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Scanner initialization or hardware problems

This section contains solutions for initialization and hardware problems.

Reset the scanner

If you receive an error message similar to ???Scanner initialization failed??? or ???Scanner not found??? when trying to use the scanner, use the following procedure:

1.Close the HP Image Zone software, if it is open.

2.Disconnect the cable that connects the scanner to the computer.

3.Turn the computer off, wait 60 seconds, and then turn the computer on again.

4.Reconnect the cable that connects the computer and the scanner (use a different USB port on the computer if possible).

???Make sure that the USB cable is connected to the back of the scanner correctly. The USB symbol on the end of the cable (the connector) should be facing up. When connected correctly, the USB connector will feel slightly loose. When connected incorrectly, the USB plug will feel overly tight.

???Try connecting the USB cable to a different USB port on your computer.

Test the scanner hardware

If you think that the scanner has a hardware problem, verify that the cables are firmly connected to the scanner, the computer, and the power source. If the cables are correctly connected, verify that the scanner is turned on, and then test the scanner by using the following procedure:

1.Disconnect the USB cable and power cable from the scanner.

2.Reconnect the USB cable and power cable to the scanner.

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The carriage on the scanner will move forward and backward approximately 25 mm (1 inch), and the lamp will turn on.

If the carriage does not move and the scanner lamp does not turn on, a problem might exist with the scanner hardware. See Product support.

Scanner has stopped working properly

If the scanner stops scanning, complete the following steps, in order. After each step, start a scan to see if the scanner is working. If the problem continues, proceed with the next step.

1.A cable might be loose. Ensure that both the USB cable and power cable are securely connected.

2.Unplug the power cable from the power source, wait 60 seconds, and then plug it back in.

3.Reboot your computer.

4.A software conflict might exist on your computer. You might need to uninstall and then reinstall the scanner software.

a.Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel (in Windows XP, click Start, and then click Control Panel).

b.Click Add/Remove Programs (in Windows XP, this is called Add or Remove Programs) and then select the HP Scanjet software.

c.Click Remove.

d.Click Add/Remove Programs (in Windows XP, this is called Add or Remove Programs) and then select the HP Image Zone software.

e.Click Remove.

5.Reinstall using the HP Image Zone software CD that came with your scanner. When you insert the CD, an installation interface launches automatically. Choose the HP Image Zone software to install.

If the scanner still does not work, visit www.hp.com/support or contact HP Customer Support.

Additional troubleshooting information

If you have the HP Image Zone software installed, you can use the onscreen Help to solve other problems with the scanner. To gain access to the Help, open the HP Solution Center, click Onscreen Guide, and then click HP Scanjet 4370 Photo Scanner Help. The Help system provides information about the HP Scanjet 4370 Photo Scanner hardware as well as information about the HP Image Zone and HP Scanning software itself. Also, see Scan troubleshooting in the general

Troubleshooting and support section of the Help.

4 Product support

Accessibility Web site

Customers with disabilities can get help by visiting www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/ accessibility/prodserv/.

HP Scanjet Web site

Visit www.hp.com for a variety of information:

???Learn tips for scanning more effectively and creatively.

???Gain access to HP Scanjet driver updates and software.

???Register your product.

???Subscribe to newsletters, driver and software updates, and support alerts.

???Purchase scanner supplies.

Support process

The HP support process works most effectively if you perform the following steps in the order specified:

1.Review the onscreen Help for the software and scanner, including the Troubleshooting section.

Go to the software section or to the scanner-specific Troubleshooting section.

2.Go to the HP Consumer Support Web site for support. If you have access to the Internet, you can obtain a wide range of information about your scanner. Visit the HP Web site for product help, drivers, and software updates at www.hp.com/ support. The HP Consumer Support Web site is available in the following languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean. (Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian support information is available in English only.)

3.Use HP e-support. If you have access to the Internet, connect with HP via e-mail by going to www.hp.com/support. You will receive a personal reply from an HP Product Support technician. E-mail support is available in the languages listed at that Web site.

4.If you are a customer in the United States, go to step 5. Otherwise, contact your local HP dealer. If your scanner has a hardware failure, take it to your local HP dealer for a solution. Service is free during your scanner???s limited warranty period. After the warranty period, the dealer will quote a service charge.

5.Contact the HP Product Support Center for support by phone. Please consult the following Web site to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country/region: www.hp.com/support. As a part of HP???s continuing efforts to improve phone support information services, we advise you to check the HP Web site on a regular basis for new information regarding service features and delivery. If you cannot solve the problem by using the above options, call HP

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while you are in front of your computer and scanner. For faster service, please be prepared to provide the following information:

???The scanner model number (located on the scanner)

???The scanner serial number (located on the scanner)

???The computer operating system

???The version of the scanner software (located on the scanner???s CD label)

???Messages displayed at the time the situation occurred

The applicable conditions for HP phone support are subject to change without notice.

Telephone support is free from the date of purchase for the period specified unless otherwise noted.

This section contains regulatory information and product specifications for the HP Scanjet 4370 Photo Scanner and accessories.

Scanner specifications

Transparent materials adapter (TMA) specifications

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Environmental specifications

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.