HP LaserJet M1120 User Manual

							9Scan
●Load originals for scanning
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Use scan
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Scan settings
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Scan a book
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Scan a photo
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							Load originals for scanning
1.Lift the flatbed scanner cover.
2.Place the original document face-down on the flatbed scanner with the upper-left corner of the
document at the corner indicated by the icon on the scanner.
3.Gently close the lid.
Use scan
Scan methods
Scan jobs can be performed in the following ways.
●Scan from the computer by using HP LaserJet Scan (Windows)
●Scanning by using HP Director (Macintosh). See 
Scan from the product and HP Director
(Macintosh) on page 25.
●Scan from TWAIN-compliant or Windows Imaging Application (WIA)-compliant software
NOTE:To learn about and use text-recognition software, install the Readiris program from the
software CD-ROM. Text-recognition software is also known as optical character recognition (OCR)
software.
Scan by using HP LaserJet Scan (Windows)
1.In the HP program group, select Scan to to start HP LaserJet Scan.
2.Select a scanning destination.
3.Click Scan.
NOTE:OK should indicate the action that you want to accomplish.
Scan by using other software
The product is TWAIN-compliant and Windows Imaging Application (WIA)-compliant. The product works
with Windows-based programs that support TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant scanning devices and
with Macintosh-based programs that support TWAIN-compliant scanning devices.
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							While you are in a TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant 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.
Scan from a TWAIN-compliant program
Generally, a software program is TWAIN-compliant 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-compliant program, the HP LaserJet Scan software program might start
automatically. If the HP LaserJet Scan program starts, you can make changes while previewing the
image. If the program does not start automatically, the image goes to the TWAIN-compliant program
immediately.
Start the scan from within the TWAIN-compliant program. See the software program Help or
documentation for information about the commands and steps to use.
Scan from a WIA-compliant program (Windows XP and Vista 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-compliant 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-compliant, see the
software program Help or documentation.
Start the scan from within the WIA-compliant program. See the software program Help or documentation
for information about the commands and steps to use.
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In the Cameras and Scanner folder, double-click the product icon. This opens the standard Microsoft
WIA Wizard, which enables you to scan to a file.
Scanning by using optical character recognition (OCR) software
You can use third-party OCR software to import scanned text into your preferred word-processing
program for editing.
Readiris
The Readiris OCR program is included on a separate CD-ROM that shipped with the product. To use
the Readiris program, install it from the appropriate software CD-ROM, and then follow the instructions
in the online Help.
Canceling a scan job
To cancel a scan job, use one of the following procedures.
●On the product control panel, press Cancel.
●Click the Cancel button in the onscreen dialog box.
If you cancel a scan job, remove the original from the flatbed scanner.
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							Scan settings
Scan file format
The file format of a scanned document or photo depends on the scan type as well as the object being
scanned.
●Scanning a document or a photo to a computer results in the file being saved as a .TIF file.
●Scanning a document to email results in the file being saved as a .PDF file.
●Scanning a photo to e-mail results in the file being saved as a .JPEG file.
NOTE:Different file types can be selected when using the scan software program.
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
Scanning resolution is measured in pixels per inch (ppi).
NOTE:Scanning ppi levels are not interchangeable with printing dpi (dots per inch) levels.
Color, grayscale, and black and white define the number of colors possible. You can adjust the scanner
hardware resolution to up to 1200 ppi. The software can perform an enhanced resolution up to
19,200 ppi. You can set color and grayscale at 1 bit (black and white), or at 8 bit (256 levels of gray or
color) 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.
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							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
E-mail150 ppi●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 ppi●Black and White
Print (graphics or text)600 ppi for complex graphics, or if you
want to significantly enlarge the
document
300 ppi for normal graphics and text
150 ppi 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 screen 75 ppi
●Black and White for text
●Grayscale for graphics and photos
●Color, if the image is in color
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.
Grayscale Use this setting when file size is an issue or when you want a document or photograph to
be scanned quickly.
Scan quality
Clean the scanner glass
Dirty glass, from fingerprints, smudges, hair, and so on, slows down performance and affects the
accuracy of special features such as fit-to-page and copy.
1.Turn off the product, unplug the power cord from the electrical socket, and raise the lid.
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							2.Clean the glass by using a soft cloth or sponge that has been moistened with nonabrasive glass
cleaner.
CAUTION:Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon
tetrachloride on any part of the product; these can damage the product. Do not place liquids directly
on the glass. They might seep under it and damage the product.
3.To prevent spotting, dry the glass by using a chamois or cellulose sponge.
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							Scan a book
1.Lift the lid and place the book on the flatbed scanner with the page that you want to copy at the
corner indicated by the icon on the scanner.
2.Gently close the lid.
3.Gently press down on the lid to press the book to the flatbed scanner surface.
CAUTION:Pressing on the flatbed cover with too much force can break the lid hinges.
4.Scan the book by using one of the scanning methods.
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							Scan a photo
1.Place the photo on the flatbed scanner with the picture-side down and the upper-left corner of the
photo at the corner indicated by the icon on the scanner.
2.Gently close the lid.
3.Scan the photo by using one of the scanning methods.
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							10 Manage and maintain the product
●Information pages
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Embedded Web server (network models only)
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Security features
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Manage supplies
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							Information pages
Information pages reside within the product memory. These pages help diagnose and solve problems
with the product.
NOTE:If the product language was not correctly set during installation, you can set the language
manually so the information pages print in one of the supported languages. Change the language by
using the System setup menu on the control panel or the embedded Web server (network models only).
See 
Control panel on page 9.
Page descriptionHow to print the page
Demo page
Contains examples of text and graphics.1.On the product control panel, press Setup.
2.Use the arrow buttons to select Reports, and then press
OK.
3.Use the arrow buttons to select Demo page, and then
press OK.
Menu map
Shows the control-panel menus and available settings.1.On the product control panel, press Setup.
2.Use the arrow buttons to select Reports, and then press
OK.
3.Use the arrow buttons to select Menu structure, and then
press OK.
Configuration page
Shows the current settings and product properties.1.On the product control panel, press Setup.
2.Use the arrow buttons to select Reports, and then press
OK.
3.Use the arrow buttons to select Config report, and then
press OK.
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