I want to scan some pages from a book and create a document from those scanned pages that I can email. Can anyone tell me how I can do that on my MacBook Pro with a HP Desktop F4400? Please be aware, if it isn't clear already, that I am a ignoramus.
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I'm assuming your HP DeskJet F4400 is setup to scan the documents. Scan the documents with the HP and then open your Preview application. (Applications, Preview)
Click on the "File" menu item from the Preview top menu. Select "Import From Scanner". Your HP should be listed. That's all there is to it. The scanned images from the HP will be saved as JPG files which can then be attached to your eMail messages.
Click on the "File" menu item from the Preview top menu. Select "Import From Scanner". Your HP should be listed. That's all there is to it. The scanned images from the HP will be saved as JPG files which can then be attached to your eMail messages.
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Open Image Capture and your scanner should appear there. The scanned image is just a graphic file so can be attached to an email. If you want a document that can be edited you need character recognition software to convert the image to editable text.
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Yes, Preview can combine multiple individual files into one PDF. You just drag in the additional pages to the sidebar (which you'll need to make visible if it isn't already), rearrange them in the order you want, and re-save as a PDF.
Mac OS X v10.6: How to combine PDF documents using Preview
Mac OS X v10.6: How to combine PDF documents using Preview
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...same way it works in Adobe for Windows. Of course, there is a way to do it from the menu also.
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