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the touch of a button. Datasheet
• 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 images—and ensure color accuracy—with • Perform common tasks—even create PDFs and other popular
accuracy—with included Adobe Photoshop Elements software. popular file formats—with one-touch buttons.
software. • Manage documents efficiently—easily 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.

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scanning needs. • Convert scanned documents into editable text, using included the adjustable lid.
included OCR software. • Expand capabilities—an optional automatic document feeder
feeder scans up to 25 pages per minute (50 images per minu
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popular file formats—with one-touch buttons.
• Manage documents efficiently—easily 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 Datasheet
Technical specifications

HP Real Life Technologies Adaptive Lighting Technology, Image Restoration, Dust & Scratch Removal, Red-eye Removal
Scanner Type Flatbed, TMA
Scan Technology Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Control Panel 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 Front panel scan to HP Photosmart software; Copy; software scan using HP Solution Center; user application via TWAIN
Scan Resolution1 Hardware: Up to 4800 x 4800 dpi; Optical: Up to 4800 dpi; Enhanced: Up to 999999 dpi
Color Bit Depth/Grayscale Levels 48-bit/256
Preview Speed2 Up to 4 sec
Task Speed2 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
Image Scaling or Enlargement Range 10 to 2000% in 1% increments
Scan Size Maximum 8.5 x 14 in (216 x 356 mm)
Media Types 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)
Photographic Format Types 35 mm film strips, mounted slides, medium & large format film, photos up to 8 x 10 in or 8.5 x 14 in
File Formats 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
Connectivity Hi-Speed USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications)

1
The maximum dpi at which you can scan is limited by available computer memory, disk space, and other system factors.
2
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

Compatible Operating System What's in the box?

Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, XP 64-bit; Mac OS X v 10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4 • HP Scanjet 8300
Minimum System Requirments • Built-in 4 x 9-inch transparent media adapter and film templates for scanning slides and 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 negatives
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)
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 • Power cord
available disk space • Setup and Support Guide
PC Requirements (recommended) • Customizable button labels
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,
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 Premier, ScanSoft PaperPort, Adobe Photoshop Elements, I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro OCR
RAM and 80 MB hard disk space) • CD-ROM(s) with software for Macintosh includes: HP Photosmart Studio, I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro
Temperature/Humidity Pro OCR, Adobe Photoshop Elements, NewSoft Presto! PageManager
Maximum Operating: 41 to 104º F (5 to 40º C); Recommended Operating: 41 to 104º F (5 to 40º C); Storage Range: -40 to 158º F (-40 to
to 70º C); Humidity, Operating: 15 to 80% RH; Storage: 15 to 80% RH Accesories
Power3 HP Scanjet 8300 Automatic Document Feeder L1966A
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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