HP 5530 - Manual (Page 15)

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how to scan slides and negatives
This section contains information on setting up and using the transparent
materials adapter (TMA) to scan slides and negatives. You can use the TMA to
scan 35 mm slides or negatives. The TMA light allows you to see the slides or
negatives before scanning.
tips for scanning transparent items
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To scan items larger than the TMA allows, place the transparency on the
scanner glass, place a white sheet of paper on top of the transparency,
and then scan as usual.
• When scanning a 35 mm slide or negative, the scanner software
automatically enlarges the image to approximately 11x15 cm (4x6
inches). If you want the final image to be larger or smaller, use the Resize
tool in the scanner software to set the scaling to final size you want; the
scanner will scan the item at the proper resolution and enlargement for the
size you choose.
• To scan 35 mm slides or negatives by using the TMA, press the S CAN
P ICTURE button on the front of the scanner, or use the HP Photo & Imaging
software.
set up the TMA
The TMA includes a light source, positioning plate, and media holders that are
placed directly on top of the scanner glass.
to connect the TMA cable to its port on the scanner
1 Disconnect the power cable from the scanner.
2 On the back of the scanner, find the round TMA port.
3 Holding the TMA cable by its free end, align the connector so the arrow is
on the top side.
4 Gently insert the connector into the TMA port.
Caution! Do not force the cable into the TMA port. Forcing the
cable can bend or break internal pins.
5 Reconnect the power cable.
TMA cable and port
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