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1 Product Information
Product Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Express Exchange Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Scanner Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
System Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Supported Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Supported Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
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5 Problem Solving
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Scanner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Cleaning Up Work Area Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Unconfiguring and Resetting the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Installing a Replacement Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Control Panel Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
HP ScanJet 4Si Administrative Software Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
HP ScanJet 4Si Utility Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Visioneer PaperPort Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
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Product Information
The HP ScanJet 4Si scanner users are small to medium Novell networked
workgroups (5-20 seats) in information-intensive departments of medium to large
companies. Users are the corporate sharer and corporate communicator.
The HP ScanJet 4Si scanner takes advantage of the networked office to provide
better productivity for the workgroup. It is accessible and easy to use by all of its
members. The HP ScanJet 4Si scanner is the most cost-efficient method for a
networked workgroup to convert hardcopy information into an electronic format
and add it to e-mail or groupware applications. The benefits for the workgroup are
increased productivity and efficiency.
Product Description
The HP ScanJet 4Si scanner enables users to “pick-up” information printed on
paper, turn it into an electronic format and attach it to e-mail messages for further
distribution, plug it into groupware databases, or turn it into editable computer text
to improve or create new documents.
In most instances, users walk to their scanning station, select their name, scan the
document, return to their computer, and see the scanned document as a “thumbnail”
on a desktop to be dragged and dropped on an application icon for further
processing. The scanner software is commonly used in conjunction with
groupware, e-mail, OCR, store and retrieve, and workflow applications.
The scanner provides users with a direct and seamless connection to their network,
eliminating the need for a dedicated personal computer. The scanner uses Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Management Information Base (MIB),
which ensure network manageability.
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Figure 1-1
Data flows quickly from the HP ScanJet 4Si scanner, using network protocols.
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• Ethernet (C1302A)
• Token Ring (C1303A).
The only physical difference between the two versions is the LAN adapter card in
the network box. The LAN adapter card (not a JetDirect card) is not
customer-removable.
The support center will be required to determine the faulty module, aided by
information from the control panel (if it is still working). Service center agents will
require the part number for the faulty module in order to exchange it. In the cases
where the fault cannot be located in a particular module, the entire scanner unit will
be replaced.
Note Authorized dealers are advised to exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unless
the failed module has visible defects or has already been replaced with a unit from stock.
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Environmental Ranges
Temperature
Operating 10 to 32.5 oC (50 to 90.5 oF)
Storage - 30 to 60 oC (-22 to 140 oF)
Humidity
Operating 20 to 80% noncondensing (10 to 32.5 oC)
Storage 20 to 80% (0 to 40 oC)
20 to 60% (40 to 60 oC)
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The scanning process begins from the network scanner’s front panel. The user
selects the network destination, presses the Start button, and the pages are scanned.
The scanned images are compressed and then transferred to the network server,
where they are stored temporarily on a shared disk in a directory named workarea.
Scanned items are stored in the work area until a user connects to the network.
Each client personal computer can be configured to automatically search for,
import, and display all new scanned documents, or new documents can be imported
and displayed only when Visioneer PaperPort is launched.
Data transfer on the network is transparent to the user. Data are transferred from
the server to the personal computer client using the standard DOS driver I/O to
access network disks. Each new document is completely transferred and
decompressed before it is displayed on the client personal computer.
Figure 1-2
Note All of these module run in a Windows station, even if they can be installed on a file
server. There is no software module to load in the file server (no NetWare Loadable
Module or “NLM”). See Chapter 4 for additional information on the scanner and
software effects on a network.
Figure 1-3
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Figure 1-4
While adding users to the network scanner, the software automatically creates a
subdirectory for each user named WORKAREA. The software does not use the
group manager concept defined in the NetWare environment. Each user has
ownership of his/her workarea; the system administrator and the user have full
rights on the user’s workarea.
The system administrator and/or the user can create custom (private) settings that
are saved in the user’s workarea directory. The software stores newly scanned
items addressed to a user in his/her work area. To retrieve a scanned item, each user
must log in to the file server with his/her user name.
Network Server
• 7 megabytes of available disk space for installation to allow users to run the user’s
software from a local directory
• 15.5 megabytes of available disk space for installation to allow users to run the
user’s software from a shared directory
• Bindery Emulation Mode for NetWare 4.x
• At least one user defined having supervisor equivalency for NetWare 4.x in the
Bindery Emulation Context.
Note The network server is used as temporary storage for scanned documents. Overall
system performance will benefit from larger available disk space (minimum: 10
megabytes; recommended: 50 megabytes).
Note The HP ScanJet 4Si scanner uses G4 and Packbits compressions to send data over
the network, which improves performance and reduces disk usage on the server.
When the data arrives at the client work station, it is converted to Visioneer’s
proprietary compression format (.MAX). For more information on file compression,
see Chapter 4, “Effects on Networks.”
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Windows 95 Support
The HP ScanJet 4Si scanner software is compliant with but not certified for
Windows 95. All the software for the HP ScanJet 4Si scanner can run on Windows
95; however, the traffic light feature of the HP ScanJet 4Si utility does not function
in Windows 95.
Non-supported Environments
The HP ScanJet 4Si scanner is not supported in the following environments:
Some supported links ship with the applications, which means that when you install
the application, the link is added in the Desktop Link toolbar. These applications
are Caere PageKeeper (version 2.0 and later) and Xerox TextBridge (version 2.8
and later). For a complete list of applications supported by PaperPort links, see
“Using the PaperPort Software and Links” in Chapter 3.
Each .glk file can support one or more applications and contains all the calls
necessary to load and operate the supported link. There are also generic .glk files
for FAX or TEXT applications; therefore, various word processing applications can
use a common .glk file.
Icons for applications that are not automatically supported by PaperPort can be
displayed if they have their own .glk file. These applications can also install the .glk
file in their own directory, as long as the proper entry is created in the MAXLIN.INI
file under the Windows directory.
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Figure 2-1
Location requirements:
• Space allowance around scanner as • A sturdy, level surface for
shown placement.
• Room temperature: 10 to 32.5 C/ 50 • No exposure to chemicals or direct
to 90.5 F sunlight
• Relative humidity: 20% to 80% • A well-ventilated room
• Stable environment with no abrupt • Location free of constant vibrations
temperature or humidity changes
Caution Relock the scanner whenever you move it to prevent damage. See Step 3 in this
chapter for instructions.
Note
Save your box and packaging materials in case you
need to move or ship the scanner later.
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Note
Ensure that all cables are out of the way for proper
installation.
Note
Attach your network interface cable into the
network box:
A) 10Base-T jack (RJ-45) or
B) Token Ring (DB-9 or RJ-45)
This cable is not shipped with the scanner.
PE SCSI
1 Languages
2 Default Paper Size
3 Token Ring Speed (for Token Ring networks only)
4 Network Frame Type
Figure 2-7 shows the control panel keys: A) Menu, B) Scroll back C) Scroll
forward, D) Start key, E) Stop, and F) Abort. The following table explains how the
control panel keys work within the configuration menu.
Figure 2-7
Key Action
A Menu Key Enters the top level menu so you may select a
parameter value
B/C Scroll Keys Moves through the list of menus and parameter values
D Start Key Saves changes and exits to normal use (from the top
level menu)
E Stop Key Ignores changes and moves to the top level menu
F Abort Key Ignores changes and returns scanner to normal use
(from the top level menu)
2 Press and hold the stop and abort keys. (Refer to Figure 2-7 for key positions.)
6 When it is ready for you to enter the configuration menus, the display will read
Press Menu to Select Languages.
Note If you do not select the Frame Type correctly, the HP Administrative Software will
not recognize the scanner.
3 Press [MENU] to select the language and return to the top level menu.
4 Press a scroll key to move to the Default Paper Size menu; press the start key to
save changes and return to normal use, or press the stop key to ignore changes and
move to the next menu.
Note The control panel displays its messages in the language you have selected.
1 Press a scroll key until Press menu to select Default paper sizes. appears.
2 Press [MENU] to enter the Default Paper Size menu. Current Paper Default:
Letter appears on the control panel.
3 Press the scroll forward key repeatedly until the desired paper size appears.
4 Press [MENU] to select the paper size displayed and return to the top level menu.
5 Press a scroll to move to the Token Ring Speed menu (if you have a Token Ring
network) or Network Frame Type menu (if you have a Ethernet network); press the
start key to save changes and return to normal use, or press the abort key to ignore
changes return to normal use.
2 Press [MENU] to enter the Token Ring Speed menu. Token Ring Speed: 16 will
be displayed on the control panel.
3 Press a scroll key repeatedly until the desired token ring speed appears.
4 Press [MENU] to select the token ring speed displayed and return to the top level
menu.
5 Press scroll forward to move to the Network Frame Type menu; press the start key
to save changes and return to normal use, or press the abort key to ignore changes
and return to normal use.
Note If token ring speed has been changed, the scanner will automatically reboot after
exiting the Configuration Menu.
2 Press [MENU] to enter the Network Frame Type menu. Current Frame Type:
Ethernet 802.3 appears on the control panel.
3 Press the scroll forward key repeatedly until the desired frame type appears.
4 Press [MENU] to select the frame type displayed and return to the top level menu.
5 If you have completed your configuration, press the start key to return to normal
use. Otherwise, press scroll forward to return to the Languages menu, or press the
stop key to ignore changes and return to normal use.
Note If the network frame type has been changed during configuration, the scanner will
automatically reboot after exiting the Configuration Menu.
Allowing users to run the users’ software from a local diretory means the software
to may run quicker; however, it uses more client disk space resources.
If you choose one of the last two options, the setup program will create a directory
to contain the shared programs (under the install directory you specified).
In all cases, the setup program asks you whether it should assign R (read) and F
(file scan) trustees to the EVERYONE group for you. If you answer NO, then you
will have to do this by hand in order for users to be able to run the users’ software
install program and the users’ software from the shared network directory. In this
way you may grant stringent trustees as you think appropriate.
Note If you are logged in with Supervisor privileges, you can use the File Server
Connection window to see the Connected Servers list.
Note You can use the <<Attach button to change your login account on a server already
listed in the connected servers list (if, for example, you were logged in without
supervisor equivalency).
4 Type a description of the scanner (up to 128 characters) in the Description field
(optional).
5 Select the server name from the Server list.
6 Choose whether to display the user’s NetWare full names or NetWare login names
on the scanner’s control panel.
Note User names are displayed up to 20 characters, the maximum control panel width.
For NetWare 4.0x users, the option is not enabled and you must choose login
names. For NetWare 4.1x, the user’s surname is used instead of the full name.
7 Click OK.
Note If a message appears warning you that a scanner entry with that name is already
stored on the server, abort the operation and change the name assigned to the
scanner, unless you are restoring a damaged unit or replacing it with a new one. If
you are restoring or replacing a unit, you will not need to reassign the users to the
scanner.
1 Within HP ScanJet 4Si Administrative Software, select the scanner where you want
to add users.
2 Select the Scanner menu.
3 Choose Add Users.
4 Highlight a user(s) in the Available Users list, which comes from the NetWare users
list.
5 Click <<Add to move the selected user(s) to the Available Users list.
Note If you have NetWare 3.x and you choose to display full names on the scanner’s
control panel, HP ScanJet 4Si Administrative Software will prompt you to input a
full name for any selected user who does not already have one.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all needed users have been added to the Available Users
list.
Note For options when adding end users and setting default properties, see the
Configurations Options section in this chapter.
The directory that the user specifies in Step 3 must be defined by the network
administrator. The network administrator will also define if the installation will
allow users to run program from a local directory (Standalone) or from a shared
directory (Workstation).
Note Users must have a drive mapped onto the network server’s volume where the end
users’ software install program has been placed. (Refer to Step 1. Install the Scanner
Software.)
If trustees have not been granted to users in the installation procedure (refer to Step
1, “Install the Scanner Software”), the users will not be able to find and run the
users’ software setup program.
Figure 2-8
WIN.INI:
run=c:\paprport\runppdrv.exe
run = x:\hpsscan\clientsw\share4si\runppdrv.exe
Note This sets up a driver. The driver tries to load ssnet.dll, which, in turn, polls the file
server for a network scanner. If it doesn’t find the scanner, it doesn’t report anything.
SYSTEM.INI
[driver]
paprport= c:\paprport\pportdrv.drv
paprport= x:\hpsscan\clientsw\share4si\pportdrv.drv
[ssnet]
ssnetapi_path = c:\paprport\util4si\ssnetapi.dll
nsu - executable_path= c:\paprport\util4si\nsuapp.exe
ssnetapi_path =
x:\hpsscan\clientsw\share4si\util4si\ssnetapi.dll
nsu - executable_path=
x:\hpsscan\clientsw\share4si\util4si\nsuapp.exe
4 Highlight the print queue(s) you want to use in the Available Queues list.
5 Click <<Add.
6 Click OK.
Note You can set printer parameters by clicking Setup when you have a print queue
highlighted. This action will allow you to select the type of printer that is associated
with the print queue and set print parameters that will increase the copy quality. See
Chapter 4, “Effects on Networks” for more information on copying functionality
(scan to print).
This set of properties (related to work area and custom settings) will be assigned to
all new users added to a scanner on the selected server.
Note You can override default properties for an individual end user by highlighting the
user name and clicking Properties on the Users Setup window.
• Best Text
• Best Text & Photo
• Best Photo
1 Checks the HP ScanJet 4Si Utility traffic light to see if the scanner is available.
2 Goes to the scanner and loads document in the ADF.
3 Selects his/her user name from the control panel.
4 Presses the Start button. The document is scanned through the ADF to the Paper
Output Slot. The user collects the originals. The scanned information is sent to the
selected user’s desktop.
5 Returns to computer, where the scanned information will appear as an untitled
thumbnail on the PaperPort desktop.
6 Uses Drag & Drop via PaperPort links to move the scanned information to the
desired application.
Note the features described in this process that are different from traditional scanners:
• Traffic Light—This convenient feature of the HP ScanJet 4Si Utility allows users
to see if the scanner is available before they leave their desks to scan their
documents.
• Scanning Process—The user begins scanning the document at the scanner rather
than computer software. The interaction with the scanner itself is as simple as
selecting the recipient, pressing the Start button, and collecting the originals. The
scanned items are sent to the user’s computer over the network.
• Simple Document Manipulation—Scanned items can be manipulated easily and
quickly using the PaperPort software and, using Drag & Drop, can be sent to other
applications, such as word processing, fax, and e-mail applications.
1 Checks the HP ScanJet 4Si Utility traffic light to see if the scanner is available.
2 Goes to the scanner and loads document in the ADF.
3 Presses Menu to selects the print queue from the control panel.
4 Presses Menu again to select the number of copies by using the scroll keys (< or >).
5 Presses the Start button. The document is scanned through the ADF to the Paper
Output Slot. The user collects the originals. The scanned information is sent to the
selected printer.
6 Goes to printer to retrieve the copies.
Note Print queues are added at the end of the list of users—use the scroll back (<) key for
fast access to selecting the print queues (Step 3 above). You cannot copy a
document in duplex mode.
1 With the control panel display reading Ready: Press Menu to select
destination, press the Menu key. The first destination (users or printers) on the
alphabetical list will appear.
2 Scroll through the destination list by pressing the < or > key until the desired
destination is displayed. The message CURRENT USER: or CURRENT
PRINTER: followed by the selected destination will appear.
Note When you return to the main window, the Status Bar will display the name of the
scanner you’ve just selected and its status.
1 Click on the Scanner Status button on the Tool Bar or select WorkArea Lock
from the View menu. The WorkArea Lock dialog box will appear.
2 Click the button next to WorkArea Lock/Unlock to select whether you want to
lock or unlock your workarea.
3 Click OK to exit the dialog box.
Note Use the Clear Workarea feature when your workarea is locked, but documents have
been scanned to your workarea. This feature will remove all of the documents that
are currently in your workarea so that they will never be loaded into the HP ScanJet
4Si desktop. If you select Clear Workarea, any items scanned to your workarea will
be deleted; you will not be able to recover the scanned items.
• Best Text
• Best Photo
• Best Text & Photo
When you choose to create a custom setting, you can specify resolution, scaling,
and other options. You can set a preferred setting, and that setting will automatically
be used when you begin scanning.
Note There are a maximum number of custom settings you can create. Your system
administrator has determined this number. You can see this number in the “Scanner
Settings” dialog box next to “Total custom settings.” If your “Available Custom
Settings” line says 0, you will not be able to create a new setting without replacing
or removing an existing setting. You can’t replace or remove a system setting.
Note If you choose the same name as an existing custom setting, HP ScanJet 4Si Utility
will warn you. You may either click OK to continue and overwrite the old setting or
click Cancel to return to the dialog box and modify the setting name.
Note If you choose the same name as an existing custom setting, HP ScanJet 4Si Utility
will warn you that you can either overwrite the settings with the new values or abort
the operation. To do this, click OK to continue and overwrite the old setting or click
Cancel to return to the dialog box and modify the setting name.
1 Open the Scanner Settings dialog box by double-clicking the Scanner Settings
button on the Tool Bar or select View, Scanner Settings from the View menu.
2 Select the scanner setting you would like to remove from the Scanner Settings
Dialog Box.
3 Click the Remove button.
4 When you return to the Scanner Settings Dialog box, click OK to return to the
Main window.
In the illustration, the HP ScanJet 4Si Administrative software shows the following
information:
Scanner Menu
• Configure
• Add Users
• Add Printers
• Status
• Unconfigure
• Reset
Choosing Status on the Scanner menu will show scanner and server name,
model, availability, and frame type.
View Menu
• Filter (allows list of network scanners to be filtered by one or more criteria)
• Sort (by name, server, network number, or address)
• Refresh
PaperPort Links
See the table below for applications that PaperPort can detect automatically.
* If you experience problems when using OCR links, make sure you have at least 8 MB of RAM available, 4 MB Windows swap file, and enough disk space to create
temporary word processing files.
** You could experience poor image quality when sending grayscale images with the following fax links: Intel FaxAbility v 1.0/later, Caere FaxMaster v 1.01/later,
and Intel Proshare v 1.5/later. Try converting the image to black and white before faxing or scan the image directly as black and white rather than grayscale.
Note PaperPort links can be added for many more application links than are listed here,
provided that an application link file (.glk) is available for your favorite application.
To find out what application links are supported and how to obtain a link file, refer
to the “Links” section of the HP ScanJet 4Si scanner README file. To open this
file, double-click on the “HP ScanJet 4Si README - User” icon in the PaperPort
group in the Program Manager.
Tip For information about selecting the scanning options that will give the best results
for items that you want to send as e-mail, fax, or process with your OCR software,
see the User’s Guide, Chapter 4, “Setting Scanner Preferences.”
Note Many applications can also become PaperPort links. For details, see the section,
“Setting Preferences for the Links,” later in this chapter.
To print a Item:
1 In Desktop View, select the item to print. If you’re looking at the item in the Page
View, you do not have to select it.
2 In Desktop View, drag and drop the item onto the Printer icon on the Link Bar, or
just click the Printer icon. From the File menu, choose Print. The Print dialog box
appears so you can select the print options.
3 Click OK to begin printing.
Note If you have deselected the Display Print Dialog option in the PaperPort Preferences
dialog box, printing starts immediately.
Note If the item has annotations that you don’t want on the printed copy, display the item
in Page View; then remove the checkmark next to the Show Annotations command
on the Annotations menu. Choosing the command removes the checkmark.
PaperPort creates a file and attaches the item to an e-mail message. The file has the
extension .MAX, for example, DOC-0001.MAX. If the item is a single page, the
file name begins with PAGE and is followed by the item’s number, for example,
PAGE0002.MAX.
Note If you want to send someone a PaperPort item who doesn’t currently have
PaperPort, you can attach the PaperPort Viewer. However, the PaperPort Viewer is
able to display .MAX 2.0 files only. If you are using a later version of PaperPort,
save the item in .MAX 2.0 format before sending it. For more information, see
“PaperPort Viewers” later in this chapter.
• With some e-mail applications, such as Lotus cc:Mail, you can double-click the
attachment to display it.
• With some e-mail applications, use Shift-double-click to automatically run the
PaperPort application and display the attachment.
• Save the attached file by using the e-mail Save or Save As command, then opening
the attachment in PaperPort to display it.
The OCR software converts the item to editable text, then the word-processing
application opens and the converted text is an untitled file waiting to be saved as a
word-processing file. You can now edit the text as you normally would with that
application.
Note If you want to process only a portion of a page, display it in Page View, click the
Selection button on the Annotation Tool Bar, and select the portion of text that you
want.
The selected faxed items appear on the PaperPort Desktop. You can now select
them there and switch to Page View to read the fax.
Note Use the generic fax and word processor links to specify applications that are not
automatically supported by PaperPort. The generic links are “wildcard” icons that
you can use to specify links to other fax applications or word processor to use with
the PaperPort OCR software. To use one of these links, click on it and assign the
desired application’s .EXE file to it.
All that appear on the Display Link Icon Select to see the icon on the Link Bar on the PaperPort Desktop. If this
Link Bar option is not selected, the icon does not appear, but you will still be able to
use the link by choosing from the Link submenu in the File menu.
Printer Collate Copies Prints multiple copies with pages of each copy in sequence.
Automatic Page Changes the page orientation of the printer to match the selected item’s
Orientation page orientation.
Display Print Dialog Displays the Print dialog box before the item is printed. If this option is not
selected, the dialog box does not appear.
E-mail File Format to Use Select the file format the item is saved as when it is attached to an e-mail
message. The available formats may include PaperPort (.MAX versions
2.0 and earlier and version 3.0), the e-mail application’s format, Windows
Bitmap (.BMP), Windows Paintbrush (.PCX), Multi-page PCX (.DCX), and
several TIFF formats. If you choose PaperPort, the recipient must have
PaperPort or PaperPort Viewer installed to read the attached PaperPort
file. If you know that the recipient only has the PaperPort viewer, you need
to save the files as .MAX version 2.0 or earlier. Otherwise, the viewer will
not be able to read the file.
Save Password Select this option if you want PaperPort to require the password before it
starts the e-mail application. If you save your password, PaperPort
bypasses the Login dialog box. Not all e-mail links support this preference.
Receipt Select for a return receipt when the e-mail message is received and
opened by a recipient.
Log Select if you want a copy of the message to be put into the user’s log.
Word Processor, Word Processor Use this option to select the application to receive the converted text from
Spreadsheet, Copy As Application the OCR software. For example, to send the converted text to NotePad,
Text, and Generic enter the full path name of the NotePad application file. (It will have an
Word Processor .EXE extension.) The application does not have to be a word processor;
you can also set this link to send converted text to a spreadsheet.
Browse. Use this button to select the application file (.EXE) for the OCR link. A
dialog box appears, and you can find and select the .EXE file. When you
select the file and click OK on that dialog box, the full path name is
entered in the Word Processor Application field.
Item Format Click on the drop-down arrow and choose the format for the converted
text. PaperPort will automatically choose the right format for the word
processor that is already selected. You can also choose other formats,
such as ASCII, for special situations. The format must be supported by
both the OCR software and the word processor application.
OCR Package Use this option if you have another OCR software package on your
computer and want to assign it to the word-processor link on the Link Bar.
Click on the drop-down arrow and choose the OCR package from the list.
OCR Settings Click to see special settings for the OCR software package you selected.
Two typical options are (these pertain to Word 6.0):
Automatic Page Orientation—PaperPort determines if the page is in
portrait or landscape mode and will send it in that mode.
Decolumnized Output—Organizes the text in a single format, even if the
original item has multiple columns, such as a newspaper article. (Test this
setting to see if it works for your scanned items.)
Fax and Generic Fax Automatic Page PaperPort determines if the page is in portrait or landscape mode and will
orientation send it in that mode.
Setup Displays a dialog box for additional fax setup options, such as page size
and orientation. The options depend on the fax application.
Generic Fax Only Select a Fax Driver Use this option to assign a fax driver to your generic electronic fax
application (one that PaperPort does not configure automatically).
PaperPort will add that fax icon to the Link Bar.
Graphics and File Format to Use Select the file format in which to save the graphic item. The options will be
additional OCR Windows graphic formats, such as .BMP and .PCX.
Replace Desktop Item If you make changes to the image in the graphics application and then
if Modified save it, the modified image replaces the original one on the PaperPort
Desktop.
Show Annotation If selected, a warning message appears when you drag an image onto the
Warning graphics link reminding you that if you make any changes to the image in
the graphics application, and then save it, all annotations made to the item
in PaperPort are deleted from the item.
Note If you use PaperPort 3.0 and send an item to someone else to view using the
PaperPort Viewer, save the item in a .MAX 2.0 format. Others will not be able to
view your PaperPort 3.0 files.
• Windows
• IBM or 100%-compatible personal computer with a 386 microprocessor or higher
• Windows 3.1 or later
• 4 MB of memory
• 1 MB of hard disk space
• VGA monitor or better
• Macintosh
• Macintosh Plus or later model
• System 6.0.4 or above
• 2 MB of memory
• 400 kilobytes (K) of hard disk space
Effects on Networks
Note For information on how the scanner software changes your system configuration
files, see “Installing the Scanner Software: in Chapter 2.
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Note Do not use any Bindery administrative tool other than HP ScanJet Administrative
software to edit or delete the OT_NETWORK_SCANNER object because it will
damage your network scanner installation.
Figure 4-1
The scanner sends SAP packets with information about its presence on the network.
Scan-to-print jobs are sent Packbits-compressed directly to the printer, which has to
be PCL 5-compatible. The HP ScanJet 4Si scanner addresses the network printer as
any other NetWare client (it does not use SPX protocol).
Scan to Print performance varies based on job size, the number of copies, and the
kind of original item scanned. Generally, the following performance can be
expected for text items:
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Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• If Your Scanner Isn’t Working
• Clearing Paper Jams
• Scanner Maintenance
• Unconfiguring the Scanner
• Resetting the Scanner
• Replacing a Broken Scanner or Network Box
• Error Messages
• Control Panel Status and Error Messages
• HP ScanJet 4Si Administrative Software Messages
• HP ScanJet 4Si Utility Messages
• Visioneer PaperPort Error Messages
• Warranty and Service Information
If you have questions that are not answered in this chapter, see the “HP Service
Worldwide” section in Chapter 6 for information on contacting Hewlett-Packard
Service and Support.
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• The two power cords are connected securely to the scanner and network boxes, and
they are plugged into electrical outlets.
• Scanner, ADF, and control panel are connected to the network box with the proper
cables.
• Scanner and network box are turned on.
• Scanner is connected to the network.
• Scanner is unlocked.
If these conditions are met and the scanner is still not working, turn the scanner and
network box off, wait 10 seconds, and 1) turn on the scanner on followed by 2) the
network box.
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1 With a clean, soft cloth and a mild detergent, wipe off the outside of the scanner.
2 Dry the scanner with a clean, soft cloth.
3 Lift up the ADF
4 Open the delivery guide by grasping the small plastic handles on either side of the
delivery guide and pulling down.
5 Use a clean, soft, dry cloth, wipe the inside surface of the delivery guide sheet.
6 Close the delivery guide and wipe its outside surface with the cloth.
Note If your scanning quality is still poor after cleaning (vertical black lines, for
example), you will need to replace the delivery guide sheet. See the procedure
below. For ordering details, see “Replacement Parts and Accessories” later in this
chapter.
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Note
Make sure that the free end of the clear guide is
tucked behind the white padded sheet.
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3 If the old name is used, all of the previous configuration information is recovered.
If a new name is used, all the users must be added again.
Scanner error messages may require actions such as checking to make sure your
scanner, associated software, or network is operating correctly.
The scanner’s status and error messages are presented alphabetically in the
following tables.
NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
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NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
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NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
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NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
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NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
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NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
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NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
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NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
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NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
5 - 30 Problem Solving EN
NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
NOTE TO DEALERS:
Unless a module has a visible defect or can be replaced from stock, dealers are advised to
exchange the entire HP ScanJet 4Si scanner unit (see Chapter 1, “Express Exchange Program.”)
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* HP FIRST (Fax Information Retrieval Support Technology) is a no-charge, 24-hour self-help service that provides answers to
the most common questions about HP products. Through HP FIRST, you can receive ordering information, software
application notes and printer driver update request forms. Simply dial the HP FIRST number from a touch tone phone
connected with a Group 3 Facsimile machine and follow the voice prompts that guide you to select an index of available
support and product documents.
** Prices subject to change without notice.
Key Dates:
• Ship release: October 2, 1995
• Introduction: November 1, 1995
General
Who designed the scanner and software?
HP designed the scanner with the help of a development partner. The software was
developed in partnership with Visioneer.
Installation
Is there a simple installation utility to connect the scanner to the
network?
The HP ScanJet 4Si scanner is easy to install. The network administrator,
connected to the network with Supervisor equivalence, will be able to install the
scanner with a few easy steps. For complete installation specifications,
requirements, and information, see Chapter 2.
Network/Network Management
What network management utilities are provided, and do they
have remote diagnostics?
The scanner comes with HP ScanJet 4Si Administrative software. Remote re-boot
and status monitoring are possible.
Performance
How long can I expect the scanner to last?
The duty cycle will vary from scanner to scanner, depending on use, care, and
maintenance. The scanner has a minimum duty cycle of 130,000 scans. The target
duty cycle is 200,000 scans. The estimated mean-time between failure is 10,000
hours.
• Best Text
• Best Text & Photo
• Best Photo
Users can create custom settings with the software provided. For more information
on using and creating scanner settings, see Chapter 2.
How big are the file sizes for scanned images? Does the file size
create a problem for the LAN?
For most common scans (1-bit, 300 dpi), the rate of compression is 20-30% of the
size of the original, and depends on the type of document being scanned. The space
required from the network is no bigger than a standard word processing file. For
more information on data compression and its effect on a network, see Chapter 4.
Limitations
Why is the scanner limited to 20 users? Can more be added?
More than 20 users are difficult to scroll through/select from the scanner.
However, more users can be added by buying an additional user license directly
from Visioneer.
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