Features
Easily scan two-sided papers, books, legal documents
- Perform fast duplex scanning—up to 25 ppm and 50 ipm
- Customize 30 scan profiles using HP Smart Document Scan Software
- Scan books, ledgers, notes and more, using the legal-size flatbed scanning glass
- Copier convenience—one button sends scan to default printer
Efficient and reliable duplex scanning
- Reliably scan each and every page, using ultrasonic double-feed detection
- Clear, readable results on first pass with Kofax VirtualReScan
- Press scan and walk away—up to 100 pages using automatic document feeder
- Reduce start-up time—patented HP technology keeps the lamp warm and ready to scan
Improve workflow with easy integration
- Seamlessly integrate the scanner into existing systems with ISIS and TWAIN drivers
- Save scans as PDF/A, PDF, TIFF, JPEG and more—at manageable file sizes
- Convert scans into editable text using Readiris(TM) Pro optical character recognition (OCR) software
- Easily scan, organize, share and archive documents using Scansoft PaperPort
| Specifications |
Scanner type
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Flatbed, ADF |
Scan resolution, optical
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Up to 600 dpi |
Daily duty cycle
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Up to 1500 pages |
Bit depth
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48-bit |
Levels of grayscale
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256 |
Multifeed detection
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Yes, ultrasonic |
Automatic document feeder capacity
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Standard, 100 sheets (20 lb; 75 g/m2) |
Automatic document feeder speed
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Up to 25 ppm/50 ipm (letter/A4, black and white, 200 dpi, TIFF file, using HP Smart Document Scan Software), up to 20 ppm/40 ipm (150 dpi, color), up to 19 ppm/38 ipm (300 dpi grayscale) |
Transparency adapter
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No |
Scan size, maximum (flatbed)
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8.5 x 14 in |
Scan size, maximum (ADF)
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8.5 x 34 in |
Scan Size Minimum (ADF, imperial)
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5.8 x 5.8 in |
Media types
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Paper (inkjet, photo, plain), envelopes, cards (greeting, index), 3-D objects |
Media weights, recommended
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13 to 32 lb |
Scan file formats
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BMP, JPG, TIFF, TIFF (compressed), PNG, PDF (normal, normal with images, searchable image-only, MRC), PDF/A, RTF, TXT, UNICODE, HTM, DOC, WPD, XML, XLS, OPF, XPS |
Button functions
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6 front-panel buttons (Cancel, Copy, Powersave, Quick start, Scan document to, Tools) |
Operating temperature range
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41 to 104° F |
Operating humidity
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15 to 80% RH |
Storage humidity
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15 to 80% RH |
| Connectivity |
Connectivity, standard
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1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
Connectivity, optional
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None |
Minimum system requirements
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PC: Microsoft® Windows® 7 ready (for more information go to www.hp.com/go/windows7. Some features may not be available), Windows Vista® x64, Windows Vista®: 1.3 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM (2 GB for 64-bit); Windows® XP Professional x64, XP Professional, XP Home, Windows® 2000: 1.3 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM; for all systems: 300 MB available hard disk space (80 MB for drivers only), USB 1.1 port or higher, CD-ROM drive, 1024 x 768 SVGA monitor, 16-bit color |
Twain
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Version 1.9 |
| Compatible operating systems |
Compatible Operating Systems
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Microsoft® Windows® 7 ready. For more information go to http://www.hp.com/go/windows7. Some features may not be available. Windows Vista® x64, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Professional, Windows® XP x64, Windows® 2000 |
Macintosh compatible
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No |
| Power and operating requirements |
Power consumption
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80 watts maximum |
ENERGY STAR® Qualified
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Yes |
| Dimensions and weight |
Product dimensions (W x D x H)
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24.61 x 16.34 x 10.43 in |
Product weight
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33 lb |
| What's included |
Warranty
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One-year limited hardware warranty, phone and web support |
Cable included?
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Yes, 1 USB |
What's in the box
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HP Scanjet N8420 Document Flatbed Scanner; automatic document feeder (ADF); Hi-Speed USB cable; power cord; customizable button label; CD-ROMs with software (HP Smart Document Scan Software, ScanSoft PaperPort, IRIS Readiris Pro OCR, Kofax VirtualReScan, EMC ISIS/Twain drivers, EMC QuickScan Pro Demo); ADF cleaning cloth; Setup and Support Guide |
Software included
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HP Smart Document Scan Software, EMC ISIS/TWAIN drivers, Kofax VirtualReScan Basic, Nuance PaperPort, I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro OCR |
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