HP Officejet Pro 8600 - Manual (Page 53)

Scan using Webscan
Webscan is a feature of the embedded web server that lets you scan photos and
documents from your printer to your computer using a web browser. This feature is
available even if you did not install the printer software on your computer.
For more information, see Embedded web server.
NOTE: If you are unable to open Webscan in the EWS, it might be turned off by
your network administrator. For more information, contact your network
administrator or the person who set up your network.
To scan using Webscan
1.
Load your original print-side down on the right-front corner of the glass or print-
side up in the ADF. For more information, see Load an original on the scanner
glass or Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF).
2. Open the embedded web server. For more information, see Embedded web
server.
3. Click the Scan tab, click Webscan in the left pane, change any settings, and then
click Start Scan.
TIP: To scan documents as editable text, you must install the HP software
included with the printer. For more information, see Scanning documents as
editable text.
Scanning documents as editable text
When scanning documents, you can use the HP software to scan documents into a
format that you can search, copy, paste, and edit. This allows you to edit letters,
newspaper clippings, and many other documents.
This section contains the following topics:
•
To scan documents as editable text
• Guidelines for scanning documents as editable text
To scan documents as editable text
Use the following guidelines for scanning documents as editable text.
Follow the instructions for your operating system.
Windows
1.
Load your original print-side down on the right-front corner of the glass or print-
side up in the ADF. For more information, see Load an original on the scanner
glass or Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF).
2. From the computer desktop, click Start, select Programs or All Programs,
select the folder for your HP printer, and then select HP Scan.
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