Scanner, files,and the faxing screen

Automatic document feeder requires you to insert files into holder and let the machine scan through the pile providing you have not over ridden settings to manual.it sounds as if you have switched off adf to manual which would require you to place each document onto glass one at a time.see if you can switch it back to auto in the screen menu.

Hi
I think you will need to run the cd installer again to install the scanner driver on your printer.

You can check if the driver of the scanner was successfully installed once you view on the Scanners & Cameras inside the Control Panel and see the image of your printer scanner. It means it is connected and ready to be used. If you can not see the icon of the printer scanner there, then, it could not be installed or the printer is attached to other pc in the network.

Remember to use the printer as scanner, it should be attached locally to the pc you are using. Pressing the Scan button in the printer will save the scanned documents in the computer as pdf files.
In order to save the documents as jpeg files, you must need to use the scan option on the Scanners & Cameras inside the Control Panel.

Hope it helps. Just post back if you still have questions.

you will find the manual here
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=&product=1119598

hope to solve ur problem
good day

Hi
Hope you doing well this year and i am sure that thing will go good as well

the problem you mentioned : When you press the Scan button on the product control panel, nothing happens. A scan does not start.

This issue usually occurs because you do not have the full feature driver installed for the product. Button functions on the product control panel require a full feature software and driver installation for Windows Vista.

Follow these steps to download and install the full feature software from the HP Web site.

1) Turn the product on.
2) Disconnect any USB cable from both the product and the computer.
3) Open a new window to browse to the Select Software and Drivers page:
Click on the Following Link to get the Updated drivers for all OS

DRIVERS HP Officejet 4255

4) Click / select the Operating system
5) Click the Full Feature Software and Drivers option.

6) Click Download only . This option allows you to install the software at any time after the download completes.
7) Click Save , and then browse to the location on your computer where you want to save the file.
8) Click Save . The software downloads to your computer.
Tip: Make a note of the place that you saved the file, in case you want to install it at a later time.
9) When the download is complete and you are ready to install the files, click Open Folder , and then click the downloaded file. The file name ends in .exe .
10) You can accept the default location to save the files. Click Next , and then wait while the installer extracts the files to prepare for installation.
11) When the Install Wizard starts, follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

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Method of Scanning with Windows Photo Gallery
To scan a document using Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista, follow these steps:

1. Click the Windows Vista ( ) icon, click All Programs , and then click Windows Photo Gallery .
2. Click File , and then click Import From Camera or Scanner .
3. Click Import , and then click Scan .

Method of Scanning with Paint
To scan a document using Paint in Windows Vista , follow these steps:

1. Click the Windows Vista ( ) icon, click All Programs , click Accessories , and then click Paint .
2. Click File , and then click Import From Camera or Scanner .
3. Make any desired setting changes, and then click Scan .

Method of Scan using Windows Fax and Scan
The Windows Fax and Scan option is only available in the Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions of Windows Vista.

1. Click the Windows icon ( ), click Programs , and then click Windows Fax and Scan .
2. Click New scan .
3. Click File , and then click Scan .


Enjoy your new year

Cheers
Tejodhar Atreya

During a normal installation of the HP All-in-One software, the following events occur:

1. The HP All-in-One software CD-ROM runs automatically.
2. The software installs.
3. Files are copied to your computer.
4. You are requested to connect the HP All-in-One to your computer.
5. A green OK and check mark appear on an installation wizard screen.
6. You are requested to restart your computer.
7. The Fax Setup Wizard (Windows) or Fax Setup Utility (Mac) runs.
8. The registration process runs.

If any of these things did not occur, there is most likely to be a problem with the installation. If the essential icons (Scan Picture, Scan Document, and Send a Fax) do not appear, your installation might not be complete.

If your installation is incomplete, you will need to uninstall and then reinstall the software. Do not simply delete the HP All-in-One program files from your hard drive. Make sure to remove them properly using the uninstall utility
provided in the HP All-in-One program group.

scan using Scanner and Camera Wizard

1.From "My Computer" right click the appropriate Brother FAX, MFC or DCP machine.
2.Select Get picture using Scanner Wizard.

3.Click "Next" at the welcome screen.

4.Select the save options that you require and click "Next".

5.The Wizard will now start to scan using the settings you specified.

6. Select the "Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures" and click "Next".
The images will then be saved to the the location that you specified in step 4.

later you can attach the scanned file to your outlook express.

the problem is in the scanner, open it up and see if you can find any smudges, and clean any obstruction, any ink, liquid eraser residuals, can cause this part to appear as lines on your copied faxed image.
dont concentrate on the printer this is a scanner problem

You can help her by turning on the "Remote Assistance" in Windows XP...this will allow you to control her mouse and computer from anywhere in the world

Use the "Separate Scan" button on the panel. By pushing this you are telling the scanner that you have separate scans to scan as one document. Once all files are scanned, push the separate scan button again to indicate you are finished scanning.