HP LaserJet 3015 User Manual

							Scanning by using hp LaserJet Scan software
Use the HP LaserJet Scan software program to scan an item to any of the following:
●e-mail
●a folder
●another software program that you specify
●the Readiris OCR program, if it is installed on the computer
For more detailed instructions about loading original documents into the automatic document
feeder (ADF), see 
Loading originals to scan.
Scanning to e-mail
1. Adjust the automatic document feeder (ADF) media lever to accommodate either a single
sheet or a stack of media. (For more information, see 
Loading originals to scan.
2. Load the originals that are to be scanned face-down in the ADF, with the top of the
document leading into the device. Adjust the media guides to hold the originals in place.
3. On the computer, click Start, select Hewlett-Packard, select hp LaserJet 3015, and then
select Scan.
OR
Press 
START SCAN on the device. HP LaserJet Scan software opens on the computer.
Pressing 
START SCAN to start the HP LaserJet Scan software is not supported when the
device is connected to a network. (Direct-connect only.)
4. In the HP LaserJet Scan dialog box, select Send it through e-mail.
5. Click Settings.
6. Set the scanning options that you want, and then click OK to return to the HP LaserJet
Scan dialog box.
Note
You can save the settings using the Quick Sets option on the General tab. If you then select
the check box after saving a Quick Set, the saved settings will be the default settings the next
time you scan to e-mail.
7. Click Scan. The original is scanned, attached to a new e-mail message, and sent
automatically.
Note
If no e-mail recipient is entered on the E-mail tab, the original is scanned and attached to a
new e-mail message, but is not sent. You can then enter an e-mail recipient, add text or other
attachments, and then send the message.
The options that you set in step 6 are for the current job only, unless you save them as a
Quick Set.
To scan to a file
1. Adjust the automatic document feeder (ADF) media lever to accommodate either a single
sheet or a stack of media. (For more information, see 
Loading originals to scan.
2. Load the originals that are to be scanned face-down in the ADF, with the top of the
document leading into the device. Adjust the media guides to hold the originals in place.
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							3. On the computer, click Start, select Hewlett-Packard, select hp LaserJet 3015, and then
select Scan.
OR
Press 
START SCAN on the device. HP LaserJet Scan software opens on the computer.
Pressing 
START SCAN to start the HP LaserJet Scan software is not supported when the
device is connected to a network. (Direct-connect only.)
4. In the HP LaserJet Scan dialog box, select Send it to a file.
5. Click Settings.
6. Set the scanning options that you want, and then click OK to return to the HP LaserJet
Scan dialog box.
Note
You can save the settings using the Quick Sets option on the General tab. If you then select
the check box after saving a Quick Set, the saved settings will be the default settings the next
time you scan to a file.
7. Click Scan. If prompted, enter a file name.
Note
The options that you set in step 6 are for the current job only, unless you save them as a
Quick Set.
Scanning to another software program
Scanning to another software program allows you to scan to a program that is not TWAIN-
compliant or WIA-compliant.
1. Adjust the automatic document feeder (ADF) media lever to accommodate either a single
sheet or a stack of media. (For more information, see 
Loading originals to scan.
2. Load the originals that are to be scanned face-down in the ADF, with the top of the
document leading into the device. Adjust the media guides to hold the originals in place.
3. On the computer, click Start, select Hewlett-Packard, select hp LaserJet 3015, and then
select Scan.
OR
Press 
START SCAN on the device. HP LaserJet Scan software opens on the computer.
Pressing 
START SCAN to start the HP LaserJet Scan software is not supported when the
device is connected to a network. (Direct-connect only.)
4. In the HP LaserJet Scan dialog box, select Send it to another software application.
5. Click Settings.
6. Set the options that you want. On the Other Applications tab, click Browse to locate the
programs executable file, which has the file extension .exe. You can also type the
location of the executable file.
Note
You can save the settings using the Quick Sets option on the General tab. If you then select
the check box after saving a Quick Set, the saved settings will be the default settings the next
time you scan to another software program.
7. Select the file type supported by this program.
8. Click OK to return to the HP LaserJet Scan dialog box.
9. Click Scan.
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							NoteThe options that you set in step 6 are for the current job only, unless you save them as a
Quick Set.
Scanning to the Readiris OCR software
1. Adjust the automatic document feeder (ADF) media lever to accommodate either a single
sheet or a stack of media. (For more information, see 
Loading originals to scan.
2. Load the originals that are to be scanned face-down in the automatic document feeder
(ADF) input tray, with the top of the document leading into the device. Adjust the media
guides to hold the originals in place.
3. On the computer, click Start, select Hewlett-Packard, select hp LaserJet 3015, and then
select Scan.
OR
Press 
START SCAN on the device. HP LaserJet Scan software opens on the computer.
Pressing 
START SCAN to start the HP LaserJet Scan software is not supported when the
device is connected to a network. (Direct-connect only.)
4. In the HP LaserJet Scan dialog box, select Send it to the Readiris OCR software.
5. Click Scan.
Note
Readiris must be installed on the computer before the device can scan to the Readiris OCR
program. The software CD-ROM that came with the device includes the Readiris OCR
program.
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							Scanning by using TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant software
The device is TWAIN-compliant and Windows Imaging Application (WIA)-compliant. The
device works with Windows-based programs that support TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant
scanning devices.
Note
If the software program you are using is not TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant, see
Scanning to another software program.
Using TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant software
While you are in a TWAIN-enabled or WIA-enabled program, you can gain access to the
scanning feature and scan an image directly into the open program. For more information, see
the Help file or the documentation that came with your TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant
software program.
Scanning from a TWAIN-enabled program
Generally, a software program is TWAIN-enabled if it has a command such as Acquire, File
Acquire, Scan, Import New Object, Insert from, or Scanner. If you are unsure whether the
program is compliant or you do not know what the command is called, see the software
program Help or documentation.
When scanning from a TWAIN-enabled program, the HP LaserJet Scan software might start
automatically. If the HP LaserJet Scan software starts, you can make changes while you are
previewing the image. If the program does not start automatically, the image goes to the
TWAIN-enabled program immediately.
To scan from a TWAIN-enabled program
Start the scan from within the TWAIN-enabled program. See the software program Help or
documentation for information about the commands and steps to use.
Scanning from a WIA-enabled program (Windows XP only)
WIA is another way to scan an image directly into a software program, such as Microsoft®
Word. WIA uses Microsoft software to scan, instead of HP LaserJet Scan software.
Generally, a software program is WIA-enabled if it has a command such as Picture/From
Scanner or Camera in the Insert or File menu. If you are unsure whether the program is
WIA-enabled, see the software program Help or documentation.
To scan from a WIA-enabled program
Start the scan from within the WIA-enabled program. See the software program Help or
documentation for information about the commands and steps to use.
OR
In the Cameras and Scanner folder, double-click the device icon. This opens the standard
WIA-enabled software program, which enables you to scan to a file.
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							Scanning by using OCR
You can use OCR software to import scanned text into your preferred word-processing
program for editing.
Readiris
The software CD-ROM includes the Readiris OCR program. If you want to use the Readiris
program, install it from the software CD-ROM, and then follow the instructions in the online
Help.
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							Scanner resolution and color
If you are printing a scanned image, and the quality is not what you expected, you might have
selected a resolution or color setting in the scanner software that does not match your needs.
Resolution and color affect the following features of scanned images:
●Image clarity
●Texture of gradations (smooth or rough)
●Scan time
●File size
Resolution is measured in dots per inch (dpi). Color, grayscale, and black and white define the
number of colors possible. You can adjust the scanner hardware resolution to up to 600 dpi.
The software can perform an enhanced resolution up to 9,600 dpi. You can set color and
grayscale at 1 bit (black and white), or at 8 bit (256 levels of gray) to 24 bit (true color).
The resolution and color guidelines table lists simple tips that you can follow to meet your
scanning needs.
Note
Setting the resolution and color to a high value can create large files that take up disk space
and slow the scanning process. Before setting the resolution and color, determine how you are
going to use the scanned image.
Resolution and color guidelines
The following table describes the recommended resolution and color settings for different
types of scan jobs.
Intended useRecommended resolutionRecommended color settings
Fax150 dpi●Black and White
E-mail150 dpi●Black and White, if the
image does not require
smooth gradation
●Grayscale, if the image
requires smooth gradation
●Color, if the image is in color
Edit text300 dpi●Black and White
Print (graphics or text)600 dpi for complex graphics, or
if you want to significantly
enlarge the document
300 dpi for normal graphics and
text
150 dpi for photos●Black and White for text and
line art
●Grayscale for shaded or
colored graphics and
photos
●Color, if the image is in color
Display on screen75 dpi●Black and White for text
●Grayscale for graphics and
photos
●Color, if the image is in color
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							Color
You can set the color values to the following settings when scanning.
SettingRecommended use
ColorUse this setting for high-quality color photos or
documents in which the color is important.
Black and WhiteUse this setting for text documents.
GrayscaleUse this setting when file size is an issue or when
you want a document or photograph to be
scanned quickly.
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Faxing
For instructions about using the device fax functionality, see the fax guide that came with the
device.
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