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HP Scanjet 8300 Professional Image Scanner of a button. photos and documents. the touch
Create high-resolution, professional scans for graphics, photosScan documents into a variety of formats and copy at the

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Adjust resolution to fit any job. Scan up to 4800 x 4800 dpi Get copies using a one-touch button that sends a scan directly dpi for professional-quality images. directly to your default printer. Edit and restore imagesand ensure color accuracywith Perform common taskseven create PDFs and other popular accuracywith included Adobe Photoshop Elements software. popular file formatswith one-touch buttons. software. Manage documents efficientlyeasily organize digital files Optimize operation with triple-sensor technology to increase files with an included software package. increase image quality and document clarity. Get instant scanner startup, and preview scans within four four seconds, with patented HP technology. Convert scanned documents into editable text, using included Productivity and performance included OCR software. Scan documents into a variety of formats and copy at the Versatile photo and document scanning the touch of a button. scanning Get copies using a one-touch button that sends a scan directly directly to your default printer. Enhanced photo capabilities plus versatile document scanning Perform common taskseven create PDFs and other popular scanning in one solution. Scan documents, photos, film and other materials with a versatile popular file formatswith one-touch buttons. Scan up to 8 slides, 18 negatives or medium- and large-form versatile scanner. Perform common tasksscan, create PDFs andfiles large-format film, using integrated adapter. Manage documents efficientlyeasily organize digital files with an included software package. and even make copies by sending a scan to the default printerwith A legal-size, landscape-oriented scanning bed accommodate Get instant scanner startup, and preview scans within four accommodates a variety of paper sizes. printerwith one-touch buttons. Adjust resolution to fit scanning four seconds, with patented HP technology. Fit books, 3-D objects and other large, bulky items under the scanning needs. Convert scanned documents into editable text, using included the adjustable lid. included OCR software. Expand capabilitiesan optional automatic document feeder feeder up to 25 pages Versatile photo andquality for every scanning scansphoto and per minute (50 images per minu Professional image document scanning Versatile document scanning minute). scanning need Installation scanningis quick and easy with a Hi-Speed USBcompatib Enhanced photo capabilities plus versatile for graphics, photosEnhanced photo capabilities2.0 specifications. document scanning USBcompatible with USB plus versatile document scanning Create high-resolution, professional scans scanning in documents. photos and one solution. scanning in one solution. 1 Automatic 1 Automatic document feeder not included. Please purchase separately. Scan speeds Scan up to 8 slides, fit any job. Scan medium- and large-format baseddocument feeder not included. Pleaseatpurchase separately. Scan speeds speeds based on black-and-white scanning done or medium- and large-form Adjust resolution to 18 negatives or up to 4800 x 4800 dpi Scan upon black-and-white scanning done at 200-dpi. to 8 slides, 18 negatives 200-dpi. speeds large-format film, using integrated adapter. dpi for professional-quality images. large-format film, using integrated adapter. A legal-size, landscape-oriented scanning bed accommodates A legal-size, landscape-oriented scanning bed accommodate Edit and restore imagesand ensure color accuracywith accommodates a variety of paper sizes. accuracywith included Adobe Photoshop Elements software. accommodates a variety of paper sizes. Fit books, 3-D objects and other large, bulky items under the Fit books, 3-D objects and other large, bulky items under the software. the adjustable lid. with triple-sensor technology to increase the adjustable lid. Optimize operation Expand capabilitiesan optional automatic document feeder Expand capabilitiesan optional automatic document feeder increase image quality and document clarity. feeder scans up to 25 pages per minute (50 images per minute). feeder scans up to 25 pages per minute (50 images per minu minute). minute). Installation is quick and performance USBcompatible Productivity and easy with a Hi-Speed Installation is quick and easy with a Hi-Speed USBcompatib USBcompatible with USB 2.0 specifications. USBcompatible with USB 2.0 specifications.copy at the Scan documents into a variety of formats and

1 Automatic document feeder not included. Please purchase separately. Scan speeds 1 Automatic document feeder not included. Please purchase separately. Scan speeds 1 Get copies using a one-touch button that sends a scan directlyAutomatic document feeder not included. Pleaseatpurchase separately. Scan speeds speeds based on black-and-white scanning done 200-dpi. speeds based on black-and-white scanning done at 200-dpi. speeds based on black-and-white scanning done at 200-dpi.

the touch of a button.

directly to your default printer. Perform common taskseven create PDFs and other popular popular file formatswith one-touch buttons. Manage documents efficientlyeasily organize digital files files with an included software package. Get instant scanner startup, and preview scans within four four seconds, with patented HP technology. Convert scanned documents into editable text, using included included OCR software.
Versatile photo and document scanning scanning
Enhanced photo capabilities plus versatile document scanning scanning in one solution. Scan up to 8 slides, 18 negatives or medium- and large-format large-format film, using integrated adapter. A legal-size, landscape-oriented scanning bed accommodates accommodates a variety of paper sizes. Fit books, 3-D objects and other large, bulky items under the the adjustable lid.
HP Scanjet 8300 Professional Image Scanner

Technical specifications

HP Real Life Technologies Scanner Type Scan Technology Control Panel Adaptive Lighting Technology, Image Restoration, Dust & Scratch Removal, Red-eye Removal Flatbed, TMA Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
4 task buttons, 1 Scan-to destination button with selection buttons, Copy button with number of copies & color/black-and-white selectors, Power button, Cancel button, Button settings button, LCD display display
Remote Front Panel Software Supported Yes, display reader Scan Input Modes Scan Resolution1 Color Bit Depth/Grayscale Levels Preview Speed2 Task Speed2 Image Scaling or Enlargement Range Scan Size Maximum Media Types Photographic Format Types File Formats Connectivity Front panel scan to HP Photosmart software; Copy; software scan using HP Solution Center; user application via TWAIN Hardware: Up to 4800 x 4800 dpi; Optical: Up to 4800 dpi; Enhanced: Up to 999999 dpi 48-bit/256 Up to 4 sec 4 x 6-in color photo into Microsoft Word: less than 24 sec; OCR a full page of text into Microsoft Word: less than 33 sec; e-mail photo: less than 24 sec 10 to 2000% in 1% increments 8.5 x 14 in (216 x 356 mm) Paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, cards (index, greeting), 3-D objects, 35 mm slides and negatives, medium and large format film (using transparent materials adapter) 35 mm film strips, mounted slides, medium & large format film, photos up to 8 x 10 in or 8.5 x 14 in Windows (HP Photosmart software): photos: BMP, JPG, TIF, TIF (compressed), PNG, PCX, FPX, GIF; documents: PDF, PDF Searchable, TIF, RTF, HTML, TXT; Mac: PICT, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, PDF, BMP, BMP, JPEG2000, Photoshop, Quicktime image, SGI image, TGA Hi-Speed USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications)

The maximum dpi at which you can scan is limited by available computer memory, disk space, and other system factors. Scan speed: tests performed on a 3.0 Ghz HP Media Center PC with 1 GB of RAM and Windows XP Media Center. 3 Power requirements are based on the country or region where the product is sold. Do not convert operating voltages or use with other voltages. Doing so might cause damage that would not be covered under HP's HP's product warranty.

Ordering information

What's in the box? Compatible Operating System HP Scanjet 8300 Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, XP 64-bit; Mac OS X v 10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4 Built-in 4 x 9-inch transparent media adapter and film templates for scanning slides and negatives Minimum System Requirments negatives PC: Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP (Professional, Home, 64-bit); Pentium III or equivalent Celeron processor; 128 MB RAM; 400 MB hard disk disk space; 800 x 600 SVGA monitor; CD-ROM drive; USB port; Internet Explorer 5.01 with Service Pack 2 (drivers-only install requires 64 MB Hi-Speed USB cable (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) Power cord MB RAM and 80 MB hard disk space); Macintosh: Mac OS v 10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4; 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended); 250 MB available Setup and Support Guide available disk space Customizable button labels PC Requirements (recommended) Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP (Professional, Home, 64-bit); Pentium III or equivalent Celeron processor; 128 MB RAM; 400 MB hard disk space; CD-ROM(s) with software for Microsoft Windows includes: HP Photosmart Essential and Premier, Premier, ScanSoft PaperPort, Adobe Photoshop Elements, I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro OCR space; 800 x 600 SVGA monitor; CD-ROM drive; USB port; Internet Explorer 5.01 with Service Pack 2 (drivers-only install requires 64 MB RAM CD-ROM(s) with software for Macintosh includes: HP Photosmart Studio, I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro RAM and 80 MB hard disk space) Pro OCR, Adobe Photoshop Elements, NewSoft Presto! PageManager Temperature/Humidity Maximum Operating: 41 to 104 F (5 to 40 C); Recommended Operating: 41 to 104 F (5 to 40 C); Storage Range: -40 to 158 F (-40 to Accesories to 70 C); Humidity, Operating: 15 to 80% RH; Storage: 15 to 80% RH HP Scanjet 8300 Automatic Document Feeder L1966A Power3 Supply Type: Built-in universal power supply; Supply Required: 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3%); Consumption: 36 watts maximum maximum Dimensions (w x d x h)/Weight 24.61 x 16.34 x 5.12 in (625 x 415 x 130 mm)/ 26.4 lb (12 kg) HP Product Part Number Warranty HP Scanjet 8300 Professional Image Scanner L1960A One-year limited hardware warranty, one-year free phone support 6 am to 6 pm MST, Monday through Friday (excluding major holidays)

Product Number: L1960A

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