User:Woozle/HP 4370 - Revision history

Woozle: more tidying: link back to main article for model

2014-12-28T23:15:00Z

more tidying: link back to main article for model

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	''reviewed on 2006-02-16~~''{{boxright\|__TOC__}}~~		{{boxright\|__TOC__}}
			* '''what''': [[HP/ScanJet/4370]]
			* '''reviewed on''': 2006-02-16
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	I purchased the unit on 2006-02-14 to replace {{Harena}}'s old [[AcerScan 620UT]], which is still working as I write but which had developed some annoying streaks in the scanned image, making it unsuitable for high-quality scanning of photographs.		I purchased the unit on 2006-02-14 to replace {{Harena}}'s old [[AcerScan 620UT]], which is still working as I write but which had developed some annoying streaks in the scanned image, making it unsuitable for high-quality scanning of photographs.

Woozle: post-move tidying

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post-move tidying

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	[[~~Category~~:~~dated items~~]][[~~Category~~:~~hardware reviews]][[Computing]]~~: ~~[[Computer Hardware\|Hardware~~]]: [[~~HP ScanJet 4370]]~~: ~~[[{{PAGENAME}}\|Woozle review~~]]{{boxright\|__TOC__}}		[[page type::review]]
			[[thing type::optical scanner]]
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			''reviewed on 2006-02-16''{{boxright\|__TOC__}}
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	I purchased the unit on 2006-02-14 to replace {{Harena}}'s old [[AcerScan 620UT]], which is still working as I write but which had developed some annoying streaks in the scanned image, making it unsuitable for high-quality scanning of photographs.		I purchased the unit on 2006-02-14 to replace {{Harena}}'s old [[AcerScan 620UT]], which is still working as I write but which had developed some annoying streaks in the scanned image, making it unsuitable for high-quality scanning of photographs.

Woozle: Woozle moved page 2006-02-16 Woozle's new HP 4370 to User:Woozle/HP 4370: user reviews go under user's page

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Woozle: /* The Easy Way (2006nov) */ update for v0.9

2007-09-29T12:04:34Z

The Easy Way (2006nov): update for v0.9

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	===Linux Driver===		===Linux Driver===
	====The Easy Way (2006nov)====		====The Easy Way (2006nov)====
	The [http://sourceforge.net/projects/hp3900-series/ HP3900 driver] is now available in easy-to-install package form for several [[Linux distros\|distros]]. The driver also now works usably, although the cropping is off and you generally have to scan the whole page and crop afterwards. The [[SANE]] library is also available in most distros and does not need to be installed by hand.		The [http://sourceforge.net/projects/hp3900-series/ HP3900 driver] is now available in easy-to-install package form for several [[Linux distros\|distros]]. The driver also now works usably, although the cropping is off and you generally have to scan the whole page and crop afterwards (note that this is true to some degree with the official factory-supplied Windows 98 drivers as well). The [[SANE]] library is also available in most distros and does not need to be installed by hand.

			* '''2007-09-29''' update: as of v0.9 of the HP3900 driver, the cropping seems to have been fixed. Also, there was some issue with the driver which ended up making it essentially unusable before this; can't remember what it was. What I had ''remembered'' (which is obviously wrong) was that the scans came in all-black. This must have been an earlier version of the driver.

	====The Hard Way (2006feb)====		====The Hard Way (2006feb)====
	The driver archive (which downloads as a [[.tar.gz]] file) contained a README file (actually, two – one in English and one in Spanish) with detailed installation instructions. Here are the steps, summarized, with my results.		The driver archive (which downloads as a [[.tar.gz]] file) contained a README file (actually, two – one in English and one in Spanish) with detailed installation instructions. Here are the steps, summarized, with my results.

Woozle: /* Software */ hid non-applicable stuff; inserted up-to-date text

2006-11-25T03:03:29Z

Software: hid non-applicable stuff; inserted up-to-date text

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	There was an awkward pause when I noticed that the scanner's power adapter is a three-prong wall wart, which meant that I didn't have any free sockets into which it could be inserted. One plug-bar later (my count is now four plug bars), I had it powered up and hooked to a USB cable.		There was an awkward pause when I noticed that the scanner's power adapter is a three-prong wall wart, which meant that I didn't have any free sockets into which it could be inserted. One plug-bar later (my count is now four plug bars), I had it powered up and hooked to a USB cable.
	==Software==		==Software==
	While I ''could'' use this scanner with Windows if I had to, I would much rather get it working with [[~~Optical~~ scanners in Linux\|Linux]]. The good news is that Linux did detect it, and [[sane-find-scanner]] returned the following:		When I first tried to use this scanner with [[optical scanners in Linux\|Linux]] in February 2006, the driver was only partly working and not useable (the scan head responded appropriately, but the image returned was all dark pixels). Since that time (November now), the driver has been fixed so it is usable if not perfect. Scanning under Linux is considerably more efficient than under Windows, as the [[TWAIN]] driver has a very awkward user interface which insists on doing a preview before each new scan, and responds very slowly to any changes.
			<!-- old stuff no longer applicable
			While I ''could'' use this scanner with Windows if I had to, I would much rather get it working with [[optical scanners in Linux\|Linux]]. The good news is that Linux did detect it, and [[sane-find-scanner]] returned the following:
	found USB scanner (vendor=0x03f0 [hewlett packard], product=0x4105 [hp scanjet]) at libusb:001:003		found USB scanner (vendor=0x03f0 [hewlett packard], product=0x4105 [hp scanjet]) at libusb:001:003
	# Your USB scanner was (probably) detected. It may or may not be supported by		# Your USB scanner was (probably) detected. It may or may not be supported by
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	which came with this software (README, FAQ, manpages).		which came with this software (README, FAQ, manpages).

	The SANE web site [http://www.sane-project.org/unsupported/hp-scanjet-4370.html confirms that the 4370 is not yet supported]. However, it looks like there is a [http://sourceforge.net/projects/hp3900-series/ 3rd-party driver] in development which apparently works (and which will eventually be included with SANE when it is ready), so I downloaded that and installed it.		The SANE web site [http://www.sane-project.org/unsupported/hp-scanjet-4370.html confirms that the 4370 is not yet supported]. However, it looks like there is a [http://sourceforge.net/projects/hp3900-series/ 3rd-party driver] in development which apparently works (and which will eventually be included with SANE when it is ready), so I downloaded that and installed it. -->
	===Linux Driver===		===Linux Driver===
	====The Easy Way (2006nov)====		====The Easy Way (2006nov)====
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	The setup program also installed "HP Image Zone Express", after reporting that it had reviewed my system configuration and determined that it didn't want to install the full-blown "HP Image Zone" (probably only available for [[WinXP]] or better). I haven't tried this software yet, since I usually use [[Microsoft Photo Editor]] and Jasc [[PaintShop Pro]] 8 for image editing.		The setup program also installed "HP Image Zone Express", after reporting that it had reviewed my system configuration and determined that it didn't want to install the full-blown "HP Image Zone" (probably only available for [[WinXP]] or better). I haven't tried this software yet, since I usually use [[Microsoft Photo Editor]] and Jasc [[PaintShop Pro]] 8 for image editing.

	==Problems==		==Problems==
	===2006-02-22===		===2006-02-22===

Woozle: /* Linux Driver */ the easy way; updates

2006-11-25T02:57:21Z

Linux Driver: the easy way; updates

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	The SANE web site [http://www.sane-project.org/unsupported/hp-scanjet-4370.html confirms that the 4370 is not yet supported]. However, it looks like there is a [http://sourceforge.net/projects/hp3900-series/ 3rd-party driver] in development which apparently works (and which will eventually be included with SANE when it is ready), so I downloaded that and installed it.		The SANE web site [http://www.sane-project.org/unsupported/hp-scanjet-4370.html confirms that the 4370 is not yet supported]. However, it looks like there is a [http://sourceforge.net/projects/hp3900-series/ 3rd-party driver] in development which apparently works (and which will eventually be included with SANE when it is ready), so I downloaded that and installed it.
	===Linux Driver===		===Linux Driver===
			====The Easy Way (2006nov)====
			The [http://sourceforge.net/projects/hp3900-series/ HP3900 driver] is now available in easy-to-install package form for several [[Linux distros\|distros]]. The driver also now works usably, although the cropping is off and you generally have to scan the whole page and crop afterwards. The [[SANE]] library is also available in most distros and does not need to be installed by hand.
			====The Hard Way (2006feb)====
	The driver archive (which downloads as a [[.tar.gz]] file) contained a README file (actually, two – one in English and one in Spanish) with detailed installation instructions. Here are the steps, summarized, with my results.		The driver archive (which downloads as a [[.tar.gz]] file) contained a README file (actually, two – one in English and one in Spanish) with detailed installation instructions. Here are the steps, summarized, with my results.

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	So either the driver isn't quite happy, or else the scanner itself is [[borken]] somehow. I guess I'll have to install it on Windows to find out if it's the software.		So either the driver isn't quite happy, or else the scanner itself is [[borken]] somehow. I guess I'll have to install it on Windows to find out if it's the software.
			===Updates===
	'''2006-02-19''' ~~update:~~ Apparently the developer is [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?thread_id=1424680&forum_id=503228 aware of the problem] and is obtaining the data needed in order to fix it. :-)		* '''2006-02-19''' Apparently the developer is [http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?thread_id=1424680&forum_id=503228 aware of the problem] and is obtaining the data needed in order to fix it. :-)
			* '''2006-11-24''' The driver has now been updated (it could have been any time in the past few months); see "The Easy Way" above.

	===Windows Software===		===Windows Software===

Woozle: /* {{hide|Navbar}} */ Hardware reviews -> hardware reviews

2006-08-15T14:21:41Z

{{hide|Navbar}}: Hardware reviews -> hardware reviews

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	[[Category:dated items]][[Category:~~Hardware~~ reviews]][[Computing]]: [[Computer Hardware\|Hardware]]: [[HP ScanJet 4370]]: [[{{PAGENAME}}\|Woozle review]]{{boxright\|__TOC__}}		[[Category:dated items]][[Category:hardware reviews]][[Computing]]: [[Computer Hardware\|Hardware]]: [[HP ScanJet 4370]]: [[{{PAGENAME}}\|Woozle review]]{{boxright\|__TOC__}}

	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	I purchased the unit on 2006-02-14 to replace {{Harena}}'s old [[AcerScan 620UT]], which is still working as I write but which had developed some annoying streaks in the scanned image, making it unsuitable for high-quality scanning of photographs.		I purchased the unit on 2006-02-14 to replace {{Harena}}'s old [[AcerScan 620UT]], which is still working as I write but which had developed some annoying streaks in the scanned image, making it unsuitable for high-quality scanning of photographs.

Woozle: Dated Items -> dated items; navbar header

2006-08-15T14:21:09Z

Dated Items -> dated items; navbar header

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			[[Category:dated items]][[Category:Hardware reviews]][[Computing]]: [[Computer Hardware\|Hardware]]: [[HP ScanJet 4370]]: [[{{PAGENAME}}\|Woozle review]]{{boxright\|__TOC__}}
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	I purchased the unit on 2006-02-14 to replace {{Harena}}'s old [[AcerScan 620UT]], which is still working as I write but which had developed some annoying streaks in the scanned image, making it unsuitable for high-quality scanning of photographs.		I purchased the unit on 2006-02-14 to replace {{Harena}}'s old [[AcerScan 620UT]], which is still working as I write but which had developed some annoying streaks in the scanned image, making it unsuitable for high-quality scanning of photographs.

Woozle: Reverted edit of 202.177.231.96, changed back to last version by Woozle

2006-05-02T11:21:54Z

Reverted edit of 202.177.231.96, changed back to last version by Woozle

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	HP's [http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&lang=en&cc=us&product=457511&dlc=en&docname=c00030441#SJ_4370 diagnostic] information is inconsistent. One place, it says "During a successful self test, the scanner will do the following: ... The carriage will continuously move the full length of the scanning bed. After the carriage moves the full length of the scanning bed a couple of times, the scanning lamp will blink several times. The scanning lamp will stay lit and the carriage will continue to move." A few lines further down, highlighted in blue, it says "'''NOTE:''' There is no carriage self test for this scanner. The carriage does not move during the self test." (Also it shows the wrong icon for the "scan film" button, but that's understandable.)		HP's [http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&lang=en&cc=us&product=457511&dlc=en&docname=c00030441#SJ_4370 diagnostic] information is inconsistent. One place, it says "During a successful self test, the scanner will do the following: ... The carriage will continuously move the full length of the scanning bed. After the carriage moves the full length of the scanning bed a couple of times, the scanning lamp will blink several times. The scanning lamp will stay lit and the carriage will continue to move." A few lines further down, highlighted in blue, it says "'''NOTE:''' There is no carriage self test for this scanner. The carriage does not move during the self test." (Also it shows the wrong icon for the "scan film" button, but that's understandable.)
	~~LAND KE FAKEREE[[Media:Example.ogg]]<math>Insert formula here</math><nowiki>Insert non-formatted text here</nowiki>--[[User:202.177.231.96\|202.177.231.96]] 06:54, 2 May 2006 (EDT)~~
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	So I ended up [[2006-02-22 chat with HP tech support\|using their online chat option]], and am now expecting a replacement scanner to arrive in 5-7 days (and a phone call tonight or tomorrow night to get my credit card number).		So I ended up [[2006-02-22 chat with HP tech support\|using their online chat option]], and am now expecting a replacement scanner to arrive in 5-7 days (and a phone call tonight or tomorrow night to get my credit card number).
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	I reassembled the "bad" scanner from what was left of the breakage, so that scanner is now missing a window, has hidden breakage of the screw mounts, and is missing 4 screws (because I kept them becuse they won't stay in). Out of all the possible options for dealing with returning it, I ultimately decided to merely ask HP about the return label, and not mention the damage; it should be obvious enough when they pull the scanner out of the plastic bag. Their online question form really didn't seem set up for return-service questions anyway; I'll probably just get back a message saying "for answers to your questions in this matter, please call 1-800-..."		I reassembled the "bad" scanner from what was left of the breakage, so that scanner is now missing a window, has hidden breakage of the screw mounts, and is missing 4 screws (because I kept them becuse they won't stay in). Out of all the possible options for dealing with returning it, I ultimately decided to merely ask HP about the return label, and not mention the damage; it should be obvious enough when they pull the scanner out of the plastic bag. Their online question form really didn't seem set up for return-service questions anyway; I'll probably just get back a message saying "for answers to your questions in this matter, please call 1-800-..."
	===2006-03-06=== ~~BOSS D K MADAR CHOD~~		===2006-03-06===
	I got back a message saying, in part:		I got back a message saying, in part:
	{{quoteon}}In order to obtain the shipping address your best option would be to contact at the Phone Number given below as our HP Phone support would be glad to assist you in this matter.		{{quoteon}}In order to obtain the shipping address your best option would be to contact at the Phone Number given below as our HP Phone support would be glad to assist you in this matter.

202.177.231.96 at 10:54, 2 May 2006

2006-05-02T10:54:24Z

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	HP's [http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&lang=en&cc=us&product=457511&dlc=en&docname=c00030441#SJ_4370 diagnostic] information is inconsistent. One place, it says "During a successful self test, the scanner will do the following: ... The carriage will continuously move the full length of the scanning bed. After the carriage moves the full length of the scanning bed a couple of times, the scanning lamp will blink several times. The scanning lamp will stay lit and the carriage will continue to move." A few lines further down, highlighted in blue, it says "'''NOTE:''' There is no carriage self test for this scanner. The carriage does not move during the self test." (Also it shows the wrong icon for the "scan film" button, but that's understandable.)		HP's [http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&lang=en&cc=us&product=457511&dlc=en&docname=c00030441#SJ_4370 diagnostic] information is inconsistent. One place, it says "During a successful self test, the scanner will do the following: ... The carriage will continuously move the full length of the scanning bed. After the carriage moves the full length of the scanning bed a couple of times, the scanning lamp will blink several times. The scanning lamp will stay lit and the carriage will continue to move." A few lines further down, highlighted in blue, it says "'''NOTE:''' There is no carriage self test for this scanner. The carriage does not move during the self test." (Also it shows the wrong icon for the "scan film" button, but that's understandable.)
			LAND KE FAKEREE[[Media:Example.ogg]]<math>Insert formula here</math><nowiki>Insert non-formatted text here</nowiki>--[[User:202.177.231.96\|202.177.231.96]] 06:54, 2 May 2006 (EDT)
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	So I ended up [[2006-02-22 chat with HP tech support\|using their online chat option]], and am now expecting a replacement scanner to arrive in 5-7 days (and a phone call tonight or tomorrow night to get my credit card number).		So I ended up [[2006-02-22 chat with HP tech support\|using their online chat option]], and am now expecting a replacement scanner to arrive in 5-7 days (and a phone call tonight or tomorrow night to get my credit card number).