Your scanner offers a fast and easy way to get your photos onto your computer. But it's more than a practical
workhorse. It's also a creative imaging tool that can help you explore your artistic side. Discover the
possibilities of using a scanner.
Inspiring ideas
To make it easy to get started, your scanner comes with HP Photosmart Essential
software that helps organize, edit, share, and save your scans—plus it includes easy photo projects. Try these
ideas for using your scanner in new and unusual ways.
Document your genealogy. Make a scrapbook or web site starring your family. Start by scanning
old photos, letters, and heirlooms from your collection of personal keepsakes. Then scan historic documents such as
birth announcements and marriage certificates to create a collage. That photo of your grandfather in uniform would look
interesting against a map of his tour of duty. And don't forget to include scans of his discharge papers and the letters
he wrote to your grandmother from overseas.
Invent your own reality. Hold a virtual reunion by scanning photos of family members who're
scattered around the world. Create a collage or use your image-editing skills and your HP scanner software to insert
your family into historic pictures. Imagine your dad shaking hands with President Carter, Elvis at your sister's
wedding, or Uncle Bob sighting UFOs in the backyard.
Throw a surprise party. Delight your friends and family with cards and decorations featuring
scanned pictures of the guest of honor. Laughter will ensue when your best friend walks in and sees her picture on
banners, decorations, and as an iron-on on every T-shirt in the room.
Write it down. Keeping a journal is an ideal way to chronicle your life, celebrate special
events, or commemorate projects and hobbies. Scan special photos to include your blooming garden, Grandpa's birthday
party, and the new puppy.
Explore the world of texture. You can use interesting textures for almost anything. Scan
specialty papers, leather, canvas, or other fabrics to create interesting background patterns for photo album pages.
Your favorite sweater can take on a whole new life as the background pattern of your latest scrapbook.
Instantly share photos across the miles. HP scanners come with HP Photosmart Share, an
innovative feature that allows you to easily share your favorite photos with friends and family. So, if your friend
overseas or relatives in the next state want pictures of this afternoon's birthday party, they're only a moment away.
HP's Activity Center
offers more scrapbooking and quilting projects for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. And you'll find customizable projects
such as cards, picture frames, calendars, and more that allow you to get creative with your scanned images.
Take a free online class
in digital photography! Explore the many features of your digital camera, find tips for cropping and editing your
images, and discover new ideas for sharing your photos in creative ways.
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