Thread: Why cant I scan up hard copies besides me being stupid

Originally Posted by terry57

I'll Google the model up and see if theres anything on the web.

heaps

http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/d.../c00495173.pdf

suspect you are just pressing the button on the machine as opposed to using the software on your computer .

Scanning by using HP LaserJet Scan (Windows)
1. In the Hewlett-Packard program group, select Scan to start HP LaserJet Scan.
NOTE Pressing Start Scan on the all-in-one control panel also starts HP LaserJet Scan.
2. Choose the action that you want to accomplish.
● Select a destination to begin scanning immediately.
● Select Scan after prompting me for settings to specify additional settings before you
begin scanning.
● Select Set up the device to program the Scan To button.
3. Click OK.
NOTE OK should indicate the action that you want to accomplish.

http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/d.../c00495173.pdf

Originally Posted by terry57

Originally Posted by Fondles

If you tell us the brand and model number we might be able to assist.

See post # 20

lol, missed that !!

Have you tried turning it off then on again Terry ?

Originally Posted by Mid

Scanning by using HP LaserJet Scan (Windows)
1. In the Hewlett-Packard program group, select Scan to start HP LaserJet Scan.
NOTE Pressing Start Scan on the all-in-one control panel also starts HP LaserJet Scan.
2. Choose the action that you want to accomplish.
● Select a destination to begin scanning immediately.
● Select Scan after prompting me for settings to specify additional settings before you
begin scanning.
● Select Set up the device to program the Scan To button.
3. Click OK.
NOTE OK should indicate the action that you want to accomplish.

http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/d.../c00495173.pdf

I'm working through that but when I press " scan " it just scans straight up into My Documents without giving me choice of action as it states in step 2.

For sure this is my problem right there but still cant get past it.

I'll have some breakfast and have another crack.

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

Have you tried turning it off then on again Terry ?

Next time I turn the bastard thing off it will be permanent as its going straight down the shitter.

Its a pity yr over in Perth because my 85 mum could sort it out for you, but she's in Surfers

Originally Posted by terry57

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

"How can I watch my TV without plugging it in?"

Yes OK, any other Ideas that could help. Your the friggin Web expert.

What has the web got to do with scanner retardedness?

Originally Posted by terry57

I'm working through that but when I press " scan "

Stop pressing it and use the software installed on your PC.

This Aussie edumakation is top notch, eh Pete?

If all else fails you can convert the pdf to a jpeg with this software.

Office Convert PDF to JPG JPEG TIFF Free - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

These guys would love to know how you have done that

HP LaserJet 3050 won't scan to .pdf file - HP Support Forum

Lets try this.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by terry57

I'm working through that but when I press " scan "

Stop pressing it and use the software installed on your PC.

Don that and ended up with this.

Quality is shit innit ? I'll try a better quality hard copy.

Are you gonna be doing much scanning Terry. I hardly use mine ?

If not and you are in a rush you could always press control and print screen and paste into paint

^

Theres my next problem, photo scans up, I then resize it and it looks like shit. The hard copies are good quality . ?????

Whats Up now.

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

Are you gonna be doing much scanning Terry. ?

Once I get this process sorted and can get quality into my scans I plan to upload all my hard copy photos pre digital camera era.

I got some bursters from a life time of travel.

Originally Posted by peterpan

Its a pity yr over in Perth because my 85 mum could sort it out for you, but she's in Surfers

No probs Peter, bung her in hold and I'll pay the 30 cents to get her over.

I loose the picture quality when I resize. ? When you have a look in my gallery latest up loads the pictures are small unlike my digital scans. ?

^
Still looks like shit. Its got to be better than that Eh ?

The black vertical and horizontal lines indicates that you are scanning the whole area and not only the photo.
You can adjust the scan area when you are in preview scan mode before doing the final scan, move the crosshair with your mouse to the corner of the photo.

You are resizing the whole scan in including the white background.

You need to Cut the scan so the whole photograph is the image with no border

Originally Posted by lom

The black vertical and horizontal lines indicates that you are scanning the whole area and not only the photo.
You can adjust the scan area when you are in preview scan mode before doing the final scan, move the crosshair with your mouse to the corner of the photo.

Alright I understand and must be very close to cracking it.
my picture is surrounded by the vert and horiz lines. Ive got the crosshairs and moved to the corner but cant get the lines to wrap around the picture.

I trying to drag it and other manovers but no go.

Ok then whats the next move once Ive got the crosshairs on the corner of the picture. ?

Will be well worth it once I crack it. Thanks.