Learn how to instantly improve the look of older or frequently handled photos using the dust and scratch removal feature of your HP Scanjet scanner. Discover all that this feature can do, and how easy it is with the included HP Solution Center software.
Discover the benefits of dust and scratch removal
This before and after shot demonstrates how the dust and scratch removal feature of your HP Scanjet scanner can improve the look of your favorite snapshots.
The dust and scratch removal feature on your HP Scanjet scanner can detect photo imperfections such as dust, residue, and small scratches resulting from general wear and tear.
While this feature cannot adequately restore major photo damage such as rips or water damage, it can correct most minor imperfections, helping to instantly improve the look of your photos and preserve their original luster.
Dust and scratch removal works in two distinct ways:
Scanning software detects and removes imperfections from a digital image after the scanning process
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Scanning hardware detects and removes imperfections during the scanning process
Open the scanner lid and place your photo facedown on the scanner glass. For best results, start with clean scanner glass and be sure to align the corner of your photo in one corner of the scanner bed.
Enter the HP Solution Center and click Scan Picture.
Next, enter the HP Solution Center and select your scanner from the list along the left hand side of the window. (The HP Solution Center is usually found on your computer's desktop or in your programs folder.)
Under Start an activity, select the Scan Picture option.
From the Solution Center Scan Button Settings select Manage Scan Shortcuts.
From the Advanced Picture Settings check the Remove Dust & Scratches box.
If you are using the HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner, dust and scratches can be removed automatically during the scanning process, using your scanning hardware—no software required!
To change your scan settings to apply dust and scratch removal:
Open the HP Solution Center and click Settings.
In the Scan Settings menu, select Solution Center Scan Button Settings.
Click Manage Scan Shortcuts.
Click Advanced Picture Settings.
Check the Remove Dust & Scratches box and click OK.
Your scanner will now be configured to perform an extra scan pass to automatically remove dust and scratches from your scanned items.
Whether you’re learning the basics of scanning or you’re a high-volume, photo scanning pro, HP has a photo scanner to fit your needs!
Use the included software on any HP Scanjet scanner, including the HP Scanjet G3110 Scanner and the HP Scanjet G4010 Photo Scanner.
Enjoy automatic dust and scratch removal with the HP Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner.
Check out the HP photo scanner buying guide to compare products and find the HP Scanjet scanner that's right for you.
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