Page 3 - user’s manual
hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 digital flatbed scanners user’s manual
Page 4 - copyright information; trademark credits
copyright information © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2003 All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws. This product incorporates Adobe’s PDF technology, which contains an implementation of L...
Page 5 - contents
iii contents where do I find…? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 where do I find information about…? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1where do I find documentation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 how to use the scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - where do I find information about...?
1 where do I find…? This manual describes the operation of HP Scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 scanners for a computer using a Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You can find information about using the scanner with Apple® Macintosh® systems in the following locations: • Setup Poster • scanner ...
Page 7 - where do I find documentation?
user’s manual where do I find…? 2 where do I find documentation? Use the following table to locate documentation that is provided with your scanner. Maintenance and warranty • This manual, see care and maintenance on page 9 • This manual, see warranty on page 17 • This manual, see upgraded warranty ...
Page 8 - how to use the scanner; front panel overview; Feature; HP I; Scanner model
3 how to use the scanner This section presents an overview of the scanner front panel and the transparent materials adapter (TMA), and also contains information about how to use and care for the scanner. front panel overview transparent materials adapter (TMA) overview The TMA scans slides or negati...
Page 9 - scanning overview; scan from the front panel buttons; scanning with high resolutions
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 sen...
Page 10 - scan pictures and documents
hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 digital flatbed scanners chapter 2 5 Scanning at a resolution higher than necessary only increases your file size, slows down printing, and in some cases makes the image impossible to print on a particular printer. For more information, open HP Director, select ...
Page 11 - print copies; Cancel
user’s manual how to use the scanner 6 print copies Use the C OPY button ( ) to scan an original and send it directly to a printer to make copies. 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass as indicated by the reference marks on the scanner, and close the lid. 2 Press the C OPY button ( ) o...
Page 12 - create a photo show and save it on CD
hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 digital flatbed scanners chapter 2 7 7 A dialog box appears, asking if you want to scan another image. If you have more originals to scan, click Yes . – Place another original on the glass and close the lid. In the preview window, click New Scan , make adjustmen...
Page 13 - change settings; change settings from the hp director; select picture or document
user’s manual how to use the scanner 8 change settings You can customize some features of the HP Scanjet scanner, including the front panel button settings, previewing of images, and other preferences. If you have an HP Scanjet 3970 scanner, you can choose whether scanning takes place immediately or...
Page 14 - care and maintenance; clean the scanner glass; clean the TMA; scanner installation or setup problems; check your computer
hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 digital flatbed scanners chapter 2 9 care and maintenance Occasional cleaning of your scanner helps ensure optimal performance. The amount of care necessary depends upon several factors, including the amount of use and the environment. You should perform routine...
Page 15 - check the cables; scanner initialization problems; reset the scanner; Cable type Action
user’s manual how to use the scanner 10 check the cables Note: On a Macintosh computer, use the Apple System Profiler to ensure that the scanner is connected to the computer correctly. scanner initialization problems reset the scanner If you receive an error message similar to “Scanner initializatio...
Page 16 - run the repair utility; frequently asked questions; how do I test my scanner hardware if I think there may be a problem?; how do I turn off the lamp?
hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 digital flatbed scanners chapter 2 11 run the repair utility If the scanner still fails to initialize, run the Repair utility (Windows computers only). For more information, open HP Director, select your scanner in the Select Device list, and click Help . Then i...
Page 17 - how do I resolve issues with scanning documents or text?; troubleshooting
user’s manual how to use the scanner 12 how do I resolve issues with scanning documents or text? The scanner uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to convert text on a page to text that you can edit on your computer. • If you scan text but cannot edit it, make sure you make the following selectio...
Page 18 - scan slides; not; Picture
13 scan from the transparent materials adapter (TMA) If you have an HP Scanjet 3670, 3690, and 3970 scanner, you can use the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan 35 mm slides or negatives. Note: To scan large transparent items, such as a presentation transparency, place the item on the scanne...
Page 20 - scan negatives
hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 digital flatbed scanners chapter 3 15 scan negatives To scan 35 mm negatives use the negative strip holder that is part of the built-in TMA. 1 Open the scanner lid. 2 Slide a negative strip into the negative strip holder so that the shiny side faces you. Note: N...
Page 22 - warranty; hewlett-packard limited warranty statement; HP products
17 warranty This topic contains warranty, regulatory, and environmental stewardship program information. hewlett-packard limited warranty statement 1 HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories, and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after th...
Page 23 - regulatory information; protecting the environment; plastics
user’s manual warranty 18 or exclusion might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you might also have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province. 7 HP’s limited warranty is valid in any country or locality where HP has a su...
Page 24 - disassembly/end of life; recycling materials
hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 digital flatbed scanners chapter 4 19 disassembly/end of life This HP product (the HP Scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, or 3970 scanner) is designed for ease of disassembly and to provide end-of-life disposal options by use of common fasteners and snap-fitting parts. pr...
Page 25 - product support; accessibility website
5 20 product support This section contains support information including phone numbers and website information. For regulatory information, see the regulatory_supplement.htm file on the CD that comes with the scanner. accessibility website Customers with disabilities can get help by visiting www.hp....
Page 26 - phone support in the United States; Locations
hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 digital flatbed scanners chapter 5 21 5 Contact the HP Customer Care Center for support by phone. Please consult the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country/region: www.hp.com/support . As a part of HP’s continuing ...
Page 27 - phone support in Europe, Middle East, and Africa
user’s manual product support 22 phone support in Europe, Middle East, and Africa HP Customer Care Center phone numbers and polices may change. Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country/region: www.hp.com/support . Algeria +213 (0) 61 56 45 43 A...
Page 28 - other phone support worldwide
hp scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 digital flatbed scanners chapter 5 23 other phone support worldwide HP Customer Care Center phone numbers and polices may change. Visit the following website to check the details and conditions of phone support in your country/region: www.hp.com/support . Switze...
Page 29 - upgraded warranty options; warranty upgrades
user’s manual product support 24 upgraded warranty options You can select one of the following upgraded warranty options (available in the U.S. only): • Standard Next Day Exchange • Accidental Damage Protection with Next Day Exchange Upgrade your standard factory warranty to three years with the HP ...
Page 30 - scanner specifications; Name
a 25 appendix a – product specifications and options This section contains the product specifications for the HP Scanjet 2400, 3670, 3690, and 3970 scanners and accessories. scanner specifications Name Description Scanner type Flatbed Weight (without lid) HP Scanjet 2400 scanner 1.7 kg (3.74 pounds)...
Page 31 - transparent materials adapter (TMA) specifications
user’s manual appendix a – product specifications and options 26 transparent materials adapter (TMA) specifications Note: The following specifications refer to the document lid transparent materials adapter (TMA) and not the scanner. environmental specifications for the scanner and TMA Name Descript...
