The HP Photosmart software is the program to use for manipulating, printing, archiving, and sharing your images after they have been scanned. You can get to the HP Photosmart software from the desktop icon or through HP Solution Center. To start a scan: Double-click the HP Solution Center icon on the desktop, click the tab for the scanner, and then click the task you want to perform. Note If the HP Solution Center icon is not available on the desktop, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, and then click HP Solution Center.
Front panel and accessories overview
This section presents an overview of the scanner front panel and the transparent materials adapter (TMA). Front-panel buttons Transparent materials adapter (TMA)

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Front-panel buttons
Icon Feature name Scan button Scan Film button Description Scans pictures, graphics, documents, or objects. Scans transparent positives (such as 35 mm slides) and negatives. Scanning film requires that you use the transparent materials adapter (TMA) located on the underside of the scanner lid. Scans the item and sends it to the printer to make a copy. Scans one or more pages and saves them as a PDF file for sharing or storing.
Copy button Scan to PDF button
Transparent materials adapter (TMA)
You can use the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan 35 mm slides or negatives. With the HP Scanjet G4050 TMA, you can also scan medium- and large-format film. For more information about the TMA, see Scan film.

Scanning overview

Start scanning in one of these ways: Image quality (6-color scanning) vs. speed Scan from the scanner front-panel buttons Scan from the HP Solution Center Scan from other software programs Preview a scanned image
Image quality (6-color scanning) vs. speed
When scanning images using the HP Scanjet G4000 series scanners, you can configure the scan settings for either fast scanning or higher-quality output. If you choose to take advantage of this product's high quality output by using the optimum color accuracy options, the scanning process will be slower. The HP Scanjet G4000 series scanners include the 6-color scanning feature. This technology makes it possible for a scanning device to detect a wider range of color. The result is more realistic photo reproductions with greater color accuracy. The term 6-color refers to amount of information collected for each pixel during the scanning process, not the number of colors in the output. Tip Try the higher-quality scan settings first on a small number of images, especially when using the HP Scanjet G4050 TMA. This will give you an idea of the scan speed so that you know what to expect when you scan a larger batch of images.

You can reach the quality and speed settings by doing the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the HP Solution Center and select your device. Click Settings. Point to Scan Settings. Click Scan Preferences. Click Quality vs. Speed.
For more information about the speed and quality settings, click Help in the Quality vs. Speed dialog box.
Scan from the scanner front-panel buttons
Use the front-panel buttons on the scanner for basic scanning functions, such as scanning pictures and documents. Instructions for using the front-panel buttons are located in this manual. For more information about how to use the front-panel buttons, see the following topics: Front panel and accessories overview Scan film Scan pictures and documents Make copies Scan to a PDF file
Scan from the HP Solution Center
Scan from the HP Solution Center when you want more control during the scanning process, such as when you want to preview the image before the final scan, use more advanced features, or change scan settings. To start the HP Solution Center: 1. Do one of the following: a. On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Solution Center icon. b. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, and then click HP Solution Center. If you have installed more than one HP device, click the tab for the scanner. The HP Solution Center shows only the functions, settings, and support options that are appropriate for the selected HP device.
Scan from other software programs
You can scan an image directly into one of your software programs if the program is TWAIN compliant. Generally, the program is compliant if it has a menu option such as Acquire, Scan, or Import New Object. If you are unsure whether the program is compliant or what the option is, see the documentation for that program.

Preview a scanned image

If you want to preview the scanned image, either begin the scan from the HP Solution Center, or click Show Preview in the What are you scanning? dialog box. To change the button settings for the scanner so that the software always prompts you with a preview of the picture or document, see Change scan settings.

Scan pictures and documents
Use the Scan button to scan pictures or documents quickly. Select original type document or picture Scan pictures Scan multiple pictures with one scan Scan documents
Select original type document or picture
You have two choices for original type: Document or Picture. The scanner optimizes settings based on your choice. Use the following guidelines to determine the best original type for your needs. If your original consists of Text, or both text and graphics A printed photograph or graphic Select this original type Document Picture

Scan pictures

Use the Scan button ( ) to scan photos and graphics. For scanning slides or negatives, see Scan film. Note If you want to preview scans before they are sent to their destination, select Show Preview in the What are you scanning? dialog box. Also see Preview a scanned image. 1. Place the original face down on the scanner glass, as indicated by the reference marks, and then close the lid.

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Press the Scan button ( ). The What are you scanning? dialog box appears. Under the What are you scanning? heading, click Picture. Select Scan originals from glass.
Click Scan. When the scan is finished, place an item on the scanner glass and then click Scan to scan another picture, or click Done. The software saves the scan to a subfolder in the My Scans folder. The subfolder is named for the current year and month. The scanned image is also sent to the HP Photosmart software by default. Note If Show Preview was selected, you must click the Accept button in the preview screen to initiate the scan. When prompted, click Yes to scan additional pictures, or click No to send the scanned image(s) to the specified location. Tip The HP Scanning software can automatically correct your pictures or restore faded colors in old pictures. To turn picture correction on or off, select Auto Correct Photos from the Basic menu of the HP Scanning software, and then choose the options you want. To use this feature, Show Preview must be selected.
Scan multiple pictures with one scan
You can scan multiple pictures at the same time from the scanner glass. Arrange the pictures that you want to scan on the HP scanning device glass. For the best results, leave at least 0.25 inches (6 mm) of space between the edges of the pictures. Then follow the steps for scanning a picture. For more information, see Scan pictures. For more information, go to the Index tab in the onscreen Help. Type multiple in the keyword field and click multiple items, scan in the list.

Scan documents

Use the Scan button ( ) to scan documents. The scanner scans an original document to the destination that is selected in the HP Scanning dialog box. Note If you want to preview scans before they are sent to their destination, select Show Preview in the What are you scanning? dialog box, or begin your scan from the HP Solution Center. Also see Preview a scanned image. 1. Place the original face down on the scanner glass, as indicated by the reference mark.

Press the Scan button (

). The What are you scanning? dialog box appears.

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Under the What are you scanning? heading, click Document, and then select one of the following options: Color This is the default setting. Grayscale This option converts any colored original to grayscale, and creates a smaller file size than the Color option. Black & White This is the best option for scanning a black and white graphic, but it is not suitable for color or grayscale originals if you want to preserve detail. Click Scan. When you are finished with that page, place the next page on the glass and click Scan to scan another document or page. When you are finished with all pages, click Done. After you click Done, the software sends the scanned file to the specified location. Note If Show Preview was selected, you must click the Accept button in the preview screen to initiate the scan. When prompted, click Yes to scan additional pages, or click No to send the scanned page(s) to the specified location.

Scan film

This section contains information about using the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan positives, including 35 mm slides, and negatives. This section describes two HP Scanjet G4000 series models. The procedures are not the same for each model. Be careful to check that you are following the procedure for your model. How to tell which model you have? The model number appears on your scanner lid. HP Scanjet G4010 HP Scanjet G4050

Scan positives (such as 35 mm slides) or negatives HP Scanjet G4010
Scan positives (such as 35 mm slides) or negatives HP Scanjet G4050
For tips about scanning film, see Tips for scanning transparent items.
The transparent materials adapter (TMA) in this model enables you to scan as many as five 35 mm slides at one time, depending on orientation, or one strip of negatives.
Note Check the model number on the scanner lid. The steps below are for the HP Scanjet G4010. If you are using an HP Scanjet G4050, see Scan positives (such as 35 mm slides) or negatives HP Scanjet G4050. 1. Open the scanner lid and remove the TMA cover by pulling the cover up.
Remove the negative strip holder from the slide holder.
Do one of the following to load the slides or negatives: If you are scanning slides, place the slides into the slide holder. Insert the slides with the top of the slides pointing up and with the front of the slides facing you. Make sure that the slides are flat and do not overlap.
If you are scanning negatives, do the following: Slide a negative strip with up to six frames into the negative strip holder so that the shiny side of the negative faces you. Negatives are easily damaged, so you should touch them only on their edges.
If there is unused space in the negative strip holder, push the negatives all the way to the bottom of the holder and slide the TMA cover in to fill in the empty space.
Insert the negative strip holder back into the slide holder.

Close the scanner lid.

Press the Scan Film ( ) button on the scanner, or click Scan Film in HP Solution Center. 6. In the What are you scanning? dialog box, select Picture. 7. If you are scanning slides, select Scan positives, including 35 mm slides, using the TMA. If you are scanning negatives, select Scan negatives using the Transparent Materials Adapter (TMA). If you want to preview the scanned picture, select the Show Preview check box on the screen, or begin the scan from HP Solution Center. 8. Click Scan. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish scanning. The scan is sent to the default destination. 10. When the scan is finished, remove the slides. Place the negative strip holder back into the scanner lid for convenient storage, and then replace the TMA cover.

The transparent materials adapter (TMA) is built into the scanner lid. Slides, negatives, and medium- and large-format film have their own unique media holders called

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templates. The templates are rectangular frames that you can use to optimally place your media for scanning. Note Check the model number on the scanner lid. The steps below are for the HP Scanjet G4050. If you are using an HP Scanjet G4010, see Scan positives (such as 35 mm slides) or negatives HP Scanjet G4010. 1. Open the scanner lid and remove the TMA cover by releasing the latch and pulling the cover up and toward you.
Place the slides or negatives in the appropriate template. Use the orientation indicated by the icons on the template. If you are scanning slides, place the template on the scanner glass first, then load the slides. Place the slide template on the scanner glass and then load slides into the template. Start with the location numbered 1 and continue in order as indicated by the numbers.
Place medium-format or large-format film strips in the large-format template. Place 35 mm negative strips in the negatives template. Start at the top and fill in rows with the negative strips. Negatives are easily damaged, so you should touch them only on their edges.
If you are scanning fewer than the maximum number of negatives with the TMA, cover the empty spaces with the light shield provided. This ensures that no extra light leaks into the scan. Snap shut any open doors on the template.
If you are scanning negatives, place the template containing the negatives onto the scanner glass. Align the arrow on the template with the corner reference mark on the scanner bed.
) button on the scanner, or click Scan Film in HP Solution Press the Scan Film ( Center. 7. In the What are you scanning? dialog box, select Picture. 8. If you are scanning slides, select Scan positives, including 35 mm slides, using the TMA. If you are scanning negatives, select Scan negatives using the Transparent Materials Adapter (TMA). If you want to preview the scanned picture, select the Show Preview check box on the screen, or begin the scan from HP Solution Center. 9. Click Scan. 10. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish scanning. The scan is sent to the destination that you selected in the What are you scanning? dialog box. 11. When the scan is finished, remove the template from the scanner glass. Remove the media from the template. 12. Replace the TMA cover by inserting the hooks into the openings in the lid and then locking the cover latch closed at the top.

Tips for scanning transparent items
To scan items larger than those that the transparent materials adapter (TMA) or template accepts, place the transparency on the scanner glass, place a white sheet of paper on top of the transparency, and then scan as described in Scan pictures. When scanning a 35 mm slide or negative, the scanner software automatically enlarges the image to approximately 10 cm x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches). Medium and large format negatives are also scaled to a larger final size. If you want the final image to be larger or smaller, use the Resize tool in the scanner software to set the scaling to the final size that you select. The scanner will scan the item to the size that you select and adjust the scan resolution as appropriate. You can configure the scan settings for either fast scanning or higher-quality output. If you choose to take advantage of this product's high-quality output using the optimum color accuracy options, the scanning process will be considerably slower. For more information, see Image quality (6-color scanning) vs. speed. When cropping images, completely remove the borders to reduce excess light interference.
A cropped image from a slide

Make copies

Use the Copy button ( ) to scan an original and send it to a printer. The front-panel Copy button is optimized to scan and print a duplicate of what is on the scanner glass. If you want to change the image, such as to lighten or darken it, or to adjust its size, click Cancel in the copy progress dialog box. Adjust the settings, and then complete the scan. If you use the HP Solution Center, you can also click the Make Copies button and adjust the settings in the preview screen. 1. 2. Place the original face down on the scanner glass, as indicated by the reference marks. Press the Copy button ( ). The copy is printed on the default printer. Note There is no preview image for the copy function.

Scan to a PDF file

Use the Scan to PDF button ( file. 1. ) to scan a document or picture and save it as a PDF Place the original face down on the scanner glass, as indicated by the reference mark.

Order maintenance and scanner supplies
You can purchase maintenance parts online at the scanner support Web site at www.hp.com/buy/parts or from your local HP dealer.

Troubleshooting

This section contains solutions for common problems with the scanner and the transparent materials adapter (TMA). Scanner initialization or hardware problems Scanner operation problems Slides, negatives, and TMA issues
Scanner initialization or hardware problems
This section contains solutions for initialization and hardware problems. Reset the scanner Test the scanner hardware Scanner has stopped working properly Additional troubleshooting information

Reset the scanner

If you receive an error message similar to Scanner initialization failed or Scanner not found when trying to use the scanner, use the following procedure: 1. 2. 3. 4. Close the HP Photosmart software, if it is open. Disconnect the cable that connects the scanner to the computer. Turn the computer off, wait 60 seconds, and then turn the computer on again. Reconnect the cable that connects the computer and the scanner. Make sure that the USB cable is connected to the back of the scanner correctly. The USB symbol on the end of the cable (the connector) should be facing up. When connected correctly, the USB connector will feel slightly loose. When connected incorrectly, the USB plug will feel overly tight. Try connecting the USB cable to a different USB port on your computer. If the USB cable is connected to a port on the front of the computer, move it to a port on the back of the computer.
Test the scanner hardware
If you think that the scanner has a hardware problem, verify that the cables are firmly connected to the scanner, the computer, and the power source. If the cables are correctly connected, verify that the scanner is turned on, and then test the scanner by using the following procedure: 1. 2. Disconnect the USB cable and power cable from the scanner. Reconnect the USB cable and power cable to the scanner.
The carriage on the scanner will move forward and backward approximately 25 mm (1 inch), and the lamp will turn on. If the carriage does not move and the scanner lamp does not turn on, a problem might exist with the scanner hardware. See Scanner has stopped working properly.
Scanner has stopped working properly
If the scanner stops scanning, complete the following steps, in order. After each step, start a scan to see if the scanner is working. If the problem continues, proceed with the next step. 1. 2. 3. 4. A cable might be loose. Ensure that both the USB cable and power cable are securely connected. Turn the scanner off using the power switch, wait 60 seconds, and then turn it back on. Restart your computer. A software conflict might exist on your computer. You might need to uninstall and then reinstall the scanner software. a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel (in Windows XP, click Start, and then click Control Panel). b. Click Add/Remove Programs (in Windows XP, this is called Add or Remove Programs) and then select HP Scanjet G4000 series. c. Click Remove. d. Click Add/Remove Programs (in Windows XP, this is called Add or Remove Programs) and then select the HP Photosmart software. e. Click Remove. Reinstall, using the HP Photosmart software CD that came with your scanner. When you insert the CD, an installation interface launches automatically. Choose the HP Photosmart software to install.

If the scanner still does not work, visit www.hp.com/support or contact HP Customer Support.
Additional troubleshooting information
If you have the HP Photosmart software installed, you can use the onscreen Help to solve other problems with the scanner. To gain access to the Help, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on your desktop, and then click Help and Support. Under the Documentation section, click Product Help. The Help system provides information about the HP Scanjet G4000 series Photo Scanner hardware as well as information about the HP Photosmart software and HP Scanning software. Also, see Scan troubleshooting in the general Troubleshooting and support section of the Help.
Scanner operation problems
Scanner will not turn on Scanner does not scan right away Buttons appear not to work Issues with scanning documents or text (OCR) Scanned image is fuzzy Scanner is scanning items very slowly Scanner glass needs to be cleaned

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Scanner will not turn on
If the scanner will not turn on when you press the front-panel scanner buttons, check for these possible problems: The scanner might have been unplugged. Check to see that the power cable has not become disconnected from the scanner or unplugged from the power source. The scanner might be turned off. Check to see that the scanner power switch is in the on position. Check to see that the TMA cable has not become disconnected from the scanner.
Scanner does not scan right away
If the scanner has not been used for a while, the scanner lamp might need to go through a warm-up period before scanning can begin. If the scanner lamp needs to warm up, it takes a moment after starting the software or pressing a scanner button for scanning to begin. To change the lamp warm-up setting, open the HP Solution Center, click Settings, click Scan Settings, and then click Scan Preferences.
Buttons appear not to work
After each step, start a scan to see if the buttons are working. If not, proceed with the next step. A cable might be loose. Ensure that the USB cable, the TMA cable, and the power cable are securely connected. Turn the scanner off using the power switch, and then turn it back on again. Restart your computer. The buttons might be disabled. Try the following procedure: Open Control Panel, select Scanners and Cameras, and then select your scanner model from the list. Open Properties, and then click the Events tab. From the Scanner events list, select Scan Document button press. Ensure that the HP Scanning software option is selected. Windows 98 and Windows 2000: Ensure that the Disable Device Events option is not selected. Windows Me and Windows XP: Ensure the Take No Action option is not selected. The Button Disable Utility might have been used to disable the buttons. For more information, see Button Disable Utility.

Issues with scanning documents or text (OCR)
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 that you make the following selections during scanning: HP Scanning (Select Document.) Scan to (Select a word-processing program or Save to File.) Note If you select Save to File, select a text file type from the File Type drop-down list. Scanned text might not appear on your computer exactly as it appeared on the original, especially if the original contains faint or smudged text. For example, some characters might be incorrect or missing. As you edit the text, compare the scanned text against the original, and then make corrections as necessary. To change text scanning options, click the Scan Document Settings button in the initial What are you scanning? screen. The OCR software is installed by default when you install the HP Scanning software during scanner setup. If you use the Custom option when installing the software, you can choose not to install the OCR software. Try reinstalling the software using the default install options.

Scanned image is fuzzy

It is important that the item you scan comes in close contact with the scanner glass. If the resulting scanned image is not clear, check to see that the item is in full contact with the scanner glass.
Scanner is scanning items very slowly
If you are scanning to edit text, the optical character recognition (OCR) software program causes the scanner to scan more slowly, which is normal. Wait for the item to scan. Some default settings can cause the scanner to scan more slowly. Open the HP Solution Center, click Settings, click Scan Settings, click Scan Preferences, and then click Quality vs. Speed. Clear the Scan with higher bit depths check box and the Scan with optimum color accuracy check boxes. The resolution might be set too high. Reset the resolution to a lower level. The scanner software automatically selects the resolution to provide the best balance between image quality and file size. To change the resolution, open the HP Solution Center, and then click Settings. Select Scan Settings and Preferences, and then click Button Settings. The Button Settings dialog box is displayed. Click the tab for Scan Document button (Solution Center) or Scan Document To button, and then click the Scan Document Settings button. The Scan Document Settings dialog box is displayed. Use the drop-down list to change the resolution.
Scanner glass needs to be cleaned
Clean the scanner glass under the following conditions: Ink is on the glass. Fingerprints are on the glass. Items have excessive amount of dust or dirt on them. Smudges or other marks appear on scanned images. Haze or dust is on the glass.

Allow the glass to dry thoroughly before scanning another image. For more details, see Care and maintenance.
Slides, negatives, and TMA issues
Use this section to help resolve issues with 35 mm slides or 35 mm negatives that have been scanned by using the TMA. The image cannot be enlarged Incorrect colors print, or the image is too light or dark Dots or streaks appear in the scanned image The scanned images are dark The TMA does not work at all No light or only dim light is visible in the TMA after selecting slides or negatives in the Scan dialog box
The image cannot be enlarged
You might have used Zoom in, which only changes the view on the screen. Use Resize to change the size of the final scanned image. For more information, go to the Index tab in the onscreen Help. Type resize in the keyword field and click images in HP Scanning software in the list.
Incorrect colors print, or the image is too light or dark
The software might be setting the exposure for the entire area instead of for one slide or negative. Select and drag the handles around the selection area until you see the image area you want to scan. If there is unused space in the HP Scanjet G4010 negative strip holder or slide holder, push the negatives or slides all the way to the bottom of the holder and slide the TMA cover in to fill in the empty space. If you are scanning fewer than the maximum number of slides or negatives with the HP Scanjet G4050 TMA, cover the empty spaces with the light shield provided. This ensures that no extra light leaks into the scan. The settings for transparent materials are reversed. Make sure that you have selected Scan positives, such as 35 mm slides, using the TMA for slides, or Scan negatives using the Transparent Materials Adapter (TMA) for negatives.
Dots or streaks appear in the scanned image
Check the original slide or negative for damage or debris. Clean the TMA with a dry, soft cloth. If necessary, lightly spray the cloth with a mild glass cleaner. Allow the glass to dry thoroughly before scanning another image.
The scanned images are dark
Check to see if the TMA light is on before you click Scan or Accept. The bulb in the TMA light source might be broken or not working. If the bulb is broken, service is required. The selection area might not be made correctly. Make a selection area that only includes the photo, without borders.
The TMA does not work at all
The cable might not be connected correctly. Ensure that the TMA cable is connected securely to the TMA port on the back of the scanner.
No light or only dim light is visible in the TMA after selecting slides or negatives in the Scan dialog box
After each step, start a scan to see if the scanner is working. If not, proceed with the next step. 1. 2. Make sure that the TMA is connected to the scanner. Ensure that Scan positives, including 35 mm slides, using the TMA or Scan negatives using the Transparent Materials Adapter (TMA) is selected in the What are you scanning? dialog box. The bulb in the TMA might not be working. Click the Scan Film button ( ) and look for illumination. If the bulb is broken, service is required. See the Setup and Support Guide. The TMA has a short warm-up mode. Wait a few seconds to see if the light turns on. For the best scanning quality, let the TMA light warm up for at least 30 seconds.

Symbols/Numerics 6color scanning 4 A accessibility 2 attachments, e-mail 15 Auto Correct Photos 7 B bit depth settings 4 blurry images, troubleshoot 21 Button Disable Utility 3 buttons, front panel about 3 scan from 4 settings 16 troubleshoot 20 C clean scanner glass 17 TMA 17 color Auto Correct Photos 7 document scan options 8 quality vs. speed settings 4 copy from scanner glass 14 Copy button 3, 14 crop images 14 D disable buttons 3 documents e-mail 15 scan 7 drawings original types 6 scan 6 E E-mail button 3 e-mail scans 15 editable text troubleshoot 21 enable buttons 3
F film, scan crop images 14 models, scanner 9 quality vs. speed settings 4 tips 14 troubleshoot 22 with HP Scanjet Gwith HP Scanjet Gfront panel buttons about 3 scan from 4 settings 16 troubleshoot 20 fuzzy images, troubleshoot 21 G glass, clean 17 H hardware test 18 Help 2 HP Photosmart settings 16 start 3 HP Solution Center Help 2 quality vs. speed settings 4 scan from 5 start 3 L languages, user guide 2 localized user guides 2 M multiple picture scans
troubleshoot 22 with HP Scanjet G4010 with HP Scanjet G4050 O OCR troubleshoot 21 onscreen Help 2 order maintenance supplies 17 originals types of 6 P parts, order 17 PDF files, scan to 3 PDF, scan to 15 photographs color correction 7 original types 6 quality vs. speed settings 4 scan 6 Photosmart settings 16 start 3 pictures color correction 7 e-mail 15 original types 6 quality vs. speed settings 4 scan 6 scan multiple 7 power-on, troubleshoot 20 preview image 5 Q quality vs. speed 4 R reset scanner
N negatives, scan crop images 14 models, scanner 9 quality vs. speed settings 4 tips 14
S scan documents 7 e-mail 15
Index from front panel buttons 4 from the HP Solution Center 5 from TWAIN software 5 models, scanner 9 multiple pictures 7 original types 6 pictures 6 preview image 5 quality vs. speed 4 slides or negatives with HP Scanjet Gslides or negatives with HP Scanjet Gtransparent items 14 Scan button 3, 6, 7 Scan Film button 3 Scan to PDF button 15 Scan to Share button 3 scanner hardware test 18 reset 18 troubleshoot 19 scanner glass, clean 17 screen reader software 2 settings, scan 16 six-color scanning 4 slides, scan crop images 14 models, scanner 9 quality vs. speed settings 4 tips 14 troubleshoot 22 with HP Scanjet Gwith HP Scanjet Gsoftware Help 2 scan from 5 settings 16 Solution Center Help 2 quality vs. speed settings 4 scan from 5 settings 16 start 3 speed quality settings 4 troubleshoot 20, 21 supplies, maintenance 17 T test scanner hardware 18

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text, editable troubleshoot 21 TMA clean 17 crop images 14 models, scanner 9 quality vs. speed settings 4 scan slides or negatives 14 scan slides or negatives with HP Scanjet Gscan slides or negatives with HP Scanjet Gtroubleshoot 22 transparent materials adapter (TMA) clean 17 crop images 14 models, scanner 9 quality vs. speed settings 4 scan slides or negatives with HP Scanjet Gscan slides or negatives with HP Scanjet Gtroubleshoot 22 troubleshoot buttons 20 fuzzy images 21 negatives 22 power 20 reset scanner 18 scanner 19 slides 22 speed 20, 21 test scanner hardware 18 TMA 22 turn on, troubleshoot 20 TWAIN scan from 5 W Web sites order maintenance supplies 17

HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner

Datasheet

World's first 6-color scanner for superior color accuracy1 -high capacity slide and negative scanning. Exceptional scanning with 4800 x 9600 dpi2 Superior color accuracy and photo reproduction Automatically remove red-eye and enhance details
Superior, industry leading color accuracy.2 Get superior color accuracy and photo reproduction1 with 6-color, 96-bit scanningexclusive to HP. Remove dust and scratches at the touch of a buttonwithout the need for software touch-ups. Enjoy high-definition scans that make beautiful reprints with 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution. Preserve crisp text in documents with scans that deliver archival-quality results. Edit text from scanned documents and magazinessuch as letters and articlesusing included software. Scan and restore even more slides and negatives Scan up to sixteen 35 mm slides or 30 negative framesand other film sizesusing a built-in adapter. Bring old or damaged photos back to life by restoring faded color using included software. Automatically remove red eye and enhance details in dark photos using HP Real Life technologies.
Quickly and easily preserve and share memories Enjoy quick, easy scanning of multiple photos, slides or negatives, and then save as separate files. Quickly and easily scan, make reprints or copy documents and save images at the touch of a button. Easily organize, edit and e-mail photoswithout large file attachmentsusing HP Photosmart software. Scan more than just flat items to get surprisingly realistic 3-D scans of books and larger items.
Compared to in-class scanners, color accuracy testing by Image Engineering, December 2006. For detailed results and a list of tested scanners, go to http://digitalkamera.image-engineering.de/index.php/Publications.
2 Maximum resolution not available when scanning negatives in 6-color. Maximum resolution may be affected by PC system factors.

Technical specifications

Scanner type Scan technology HP Real Life Technologies Flatbed Charge Coupled Device (CCD) HP Adaptive Lighting-improve contrast, HP Auto Red-eye Removal, dust and scratch removal capabilities, faded color restoration Full bed TMA with templates: scan sixteen 35 mm slides, thirty 35 mm negative frames, 2 medium format frames, 4 x 5-in film Up to 8.5 sec 4 x 6-in (10 x 15 cm) color photo to file (200 dpi, 24-bit, tiff): about 11 sec for multiple image scan, about 30 sec for single image scan; 35 mm slides to file (300 dpi, 24-bit, tiff): about 11 sec for multiple image scan, about 32 sec for single image scan; 35 mm negatives to file (300 dpi, 24-bit, tiff): about 14 sec for multiple image scan, about 45 sec for single image scan OCR 8.5 x 11-in (A4) text page to Microsoft Word: about 25 sec for single image scan; 4 x 6-in (10 x 15 cm) color photo to share/e-mail (150 dpi, 24-bit): about 28 sec for single image scan; 8.5 x 11-in (A4) PDF to e-mail (300 dpi, 24-bit): about 60 sec for single image scan Front-panel: Scan (reflective scans from the glass), Scan film, Copy, Scan to PDF; HP Photosmart Premier software; user application via TWAIN; transparent materials adapter (transmissive scans of film materials) Hardware: Up to 4800 x 9600 dpi Optical: 4800 dpi Enhanced: Up to 999999 dpi 96-bit/to 2400% in 1% increments 8.5 x 12.3 in (216 x 311 mm) Paper (plain, inkjet, photo, banner), envelopes, labels, cards (index, greeting), 3-D objects, 35 mm slides and negatives (using transparent materials adapter), iron-on transfers For images: PDF, BMP, TIFF, TIFF compressed, PCX, JPEG, FlashPix (FPX), GIF, PNG; for text: HTML, TXT, Rich Text Format (RTF) For text and image pages: PDF, PDF (searchable), FlashPix, PNG image Reflective scan of printed photo up to 8.5 x 12.3 inches, transmissive scan of positive and negative film, 35 mm mounted slides, 35 mm negative film strips, medium format film (120 or 220 roll film), 4 x 5-in film 4 front-panel buttons (Scan, Scan film, Copy, Scan to PDF) Hi-Speed USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) Maximum: 11.93 x 20 x 4.25 in (303 x 508 x 108 mm) 11.6 (5.3 kg) HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner template kit USB cable power supply adapter/power cord(s) CDs (include software and User's Guide) Setup and Support Guide I.R.I.S. registration flyer Warranty Ordering Information Compatible operating system Power Specifications3 Humidity

Operating Humidity: 0 to 90% RH Recommended Operating Humidity Range: 15 to 80% RH Storage Humidity: 0 to 90% RH External power adapter, Universal AC adapter: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz input; 24 VDC, 1500 mA, 36 watts output; Energy Star efficiency level IV Power consumption: 25 watts maximum
Transparent Materials Adapter
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Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Windows XP Media Center; Certified for Windows Vista(TM); Mac OS X v 10.3.9; Mac OS X v 10.4 or higher PC: For Windows XP, XP x64, 2000: 233 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM, 500 MB available hard disk space, USB port, CD-ROM drive, 800 x 600 SVGA monitor, 16-bit color, Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 5.01 SP2 and later; Windows Vista, Vista x64: 800 MHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 450 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, 800 x 600 SVGA monitor, DirectX 9 capable graphics, Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 7 Mac: Mac OS X v 10.3.9, v 10.4 and higher; PowerPC (G3, G4 and G5 processor), Intel Core processor; 128 MB RAM, [256 MB recommended (required for v 10.4 and higher), 250 MB available hard disk space
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One-year limited hardware warranty. Telephone support options and fees vary by product, country and language. Service and Support U4785E 1-year next business day exchange U8223A/E 2-year next business day exchange U4784A/E 3-year next business day exchange
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Temperature

Maximum Operating Temperature: 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) Storage Range: -40 to 140 F (-40 to 60 C)
HP Product HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner

Part Number L1957A

Scan speeds vary according to complexity of the document and the specifications of the connected PC or MAC The maximum dpi at which you can scan is limited by available computer memory, disk space and other system factors. Power requirements are based on the country/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 product warranty.

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