flatbed copying/scanning: does anyone know if this printer performs/allows flatbed copying/scanning?
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If you mean putting the document on glass rather than the auto document feeder, yes - it works both ways.
1892011
Two PC's and this model Photosmart. It will not scan from the printer and refers to the computer. The computer pops up with a Destination Component problem, will not scan and asks to have the printer reinstalled;done with no effect. Some esoteric remedies on the internet which I may try. Conclusion: not worth the hassle. UPDATE: I borrowed this solution from another blog and it worked for me. Since I am a novice, I am not sure which problems it will solve: Tried to go into the log file, but said access is denied. So, tried making a new admin account through Start -&gt; Control Panel -&gt; User Accounts -&gt; Manage Accounts -&gt; Create New Account. This was done in classic view of control panel. Made the account, logged onto it, tried to scan and it worked fine.
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The previous answer ("Copies, but doesn't scan") is WRONG. I've checked the printer and the users manual, and the iP8720 does NOT have scan capability. It is a printer only--not a fax, not a scanner, not a copier. If you need to scan and copy, then you need a different machine. The main value of the iP8720 is for large-format (up to about 13" by 19") printing. If you don't need that capability, then you'd be much better off with a standard-format all-in-one.
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Not always. I have a macbook pro and one of the main reasons I got this printer is to use the full duplex scanning feature since I keep most of my documents in electronic format. I used to use the pdfscanner app with an epson printer. I love the pdfscanner app. It does not seem to work with this printer. I then started using the included HP software to use the scanner. I works for me about 40% of the time. Basically, I have to power cycle the printer a few times. Then if that doesn't work, I power cycle my laptop and eventually the HP software might be able to connect so that I can scan something! I've had no issue printing. I've had lots of issues scanning. I'm planning to return this printer for this very reason.
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While I have not yet tried this scenario, I have the feeling that it will scan when ink is low or empty. It printed with an empty cartridge. It might be different without the cartridge installed, empty or not.
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I have yet to use the scanner or copier, but I will have to make some copies in the next couple of days, so will post again at that time. The printer part is quite good, so I can't imagine the rest being shlock.
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I use FinePrint and am pleased with that software. However, it does require that the hardware to which it is sending its output does support double-sided printing and in this case, the HP does not. Sorry!
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Towards the end of this Youtube video you can see that this unit does in fact have a flatbed scanner. You can easilyscan to an email or another account to manage the files easier.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zNIyVzyDac
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Scanning should be independent from printing so it shouldn't be a problem as long as you are running on Windows 7 or earlier. Window's 8 might be a problem. Hope this helps
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Sorry, I'm not sure what you're asking. I'm not very tech savvy. All I know is it prints well on 8 1/2 inch paper. It also scans well to the computer.
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I use "copy' and that seems to work. Good luck- every time I want to print, I have to insert the disc and reinstall.
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Yes; it actually takes *three* passes. I tried it out in a local store. It scans the first side, then turns it over and scans the second. Then it turns it over a second time, taking a third pass so that it comes out the same orientation it would have if you were just scanning one side. Presumably, this final pass can be at the full speed, but it does take (waste?) some time. I wish they'd put in a true two-sided scanner. I really like the Epson print quality, but the Brother equivalents offer both one-pass duplex scanning and 11x17 printing which is tempting.
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Carl! I just did it... took out the color cartridge and it printed a B/W image....hey thank YOU it is good to know just for general purposes. BTW it is darn good little printer and if you can find it on sale as I did (40 bucks) also there is a vendor here that sells both cartridges for under 20 bucks including shipping...they wanted 48 bucks at Staples for the dang cartridges themselves for cryin' out loud........:>}
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it doesn't copy, if that's what you mean. it only prints from the computer.
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Do not know, but do know that it is a fax machine, as well as a copying machine; neither of which I have attempted to use! Otherwise, no problem w/ my new printer!
832754
I originally tried to download the drivers and software from Samsung's site but all I could get, even if I chose the specific model, was the 'universal' drivers. Scan to PC would not work, Scanning wouldn't work, but printing did. So I would say if you don't have a CD-ROM Drive - to probably choose another printer. I mean - sure - somebody could rip the contents of the CD off to a flash drive or something - but that's too much trouble imho.
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Actually, I haven't used it. Sorry. I just copy or scan from this printer so far.