HP 2400 - Manual (Page 9)

user’s manual
how to use the scanner
4
scanning overview
You can start scanning in one of three ways:
• from the front panel buttons
• from the HP Director
• from other applications
Note: The HP Scanning software can prompt you to scan additional items.
This allows you to scan multiple items and send them to the final destination
all at one time.
For Macintosh users, see where do I find…? on page 1 for information about
scanning procedures.
scan from the front panel buttons
The front panel buttons on the scanner provide shortcuts to often-used scanning
functions, such as scanning documents and pictures. Descriptions for using all the
front panel buttons are located in this chapter of the manual and the next
chapter.
scan from the hp director
Double-click the HP Director icon ( ) on the desktop to start the HP Photo &
Imaging software. The HP Director window appears. From this window you can
scan, view, or print images, get help, and more.
If the HP Director icon is not on the desktop, on the Start menu, point to Programs
or All Programs, point to Hewlett-Packard, point to the name of your scanner or
to Scanners, and then click HP Photo & Imaging Director.
scan from other applications
You can bring an image directly into an open file in one of your applications if
the application is TWAIN-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.
scanning with high resolutions
An important consideration when scanning images is what resolution to use.
Should you scan at the highest possible resolution available? Should you always
scan at the same resolution as your printer? The answers to these questions
depend on a variety of factors, including what type of computer you have and
how you will use the scanned image.
Note: 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.