HP N8420 Scanjet Document Flatbed Scanner
- Easily scans, saves and manages documents
- Scans up to 1,500 pages every day with confidence
- Offers reliable features to handle your document jobs with ease, such as the HP Smart Document Scan Software (SDSS)
- Auto crop, auto page straighten, auto-rotate, page resizing, and elimination of blank pages are available
- Seamlessly rotate, add, delete, and reorder pages during scanning using the preview window
ScanJet N8420 Flatbed Scanner Description
The HP ScanJet N8420 helps you to easily scan, save, and manage documents. It creates unique process profiles that provide options for the destination, file format, document size, resolution, and other parameters. HP Smart Document Scan Software (SDSS) makes scanning easier. With the aid of this quick, dependable ISIS-based capture and routing tool, you can scan and handle your document jobs with ease. You can also save your work to a network drive, an email programme, Microsoft SharePoint Server, or any programme that recognises command. Auto crop, auto page straighten, auto-rotate, page resizing, and elimination of blank pages are further adjustments that are accessible. Using the preview window, pages can be seamlessly rotated, added, deleted, and reordered during scanning.
Organise documents easily using the browser-like interface and drag-and-drop functionality of the integrated Scansoft PaperPort programme. The included ISIS and TWAIN drivers ensure simple integration into existing document management systems and compatibility with the majority of software programmes, allowing you to begin scanning right away.
Fast Duplex Scanning
With the HP ScanJet N8420, you can scan up to 35 pages per minute (ppm) and 70 images per minute (ipm) in a single pass. Using the bundled HP Smart Document Scan Software (SDSS), you can create up to 30 scan profiles for a range of document types, such as paper size, file location, and more. Assign four typical profiles to one-touch buttons to execute pre-assigned settings rapidly. Using the legal-size flatbed scanner, scan loan and mortgage paperwork, medical records, and ledgers. With HP dual-sensor technology, you can clearly discern scanned text and gain superb 3-D detail in photos. Use the one-touch Copy button to send a scan to the default printer and enjoy the convenience of a copier.


Excellent Image Quality
With Kofax VirtualRescan, you get clear, legible results regardless of the condition of the original document. This image enhancement technology, which is included in HP SDSS, automatically adjusts the colour and contrast of your scans to deliver better OCR accuracy and more detail in images. So, even if your documents are dark or damaged, Kofax VRS restores their usability.
Easy Document Management
Create an archive system right away using HP SDSS, which includes a range of simple document management tools. Scan, manage, and exchange documents using the integrated Scansoft PaperPort programme. Convert scans into editable text with the bundled IRIS Readiris Pro OCR software. Using the included ISIS or TWAIN drivers, you can seamlessly link the scanner to existing systems without installing any additional software.
Improved Efficiency
With this powerful scanner, you can scan up to 1,500 pages every day with confidence. HP technology ensures that the scanner will work throughout the day to provide you with the scans you require. If more than one sheet begins to feed, ultrasonic double-feed detection stops the scanner and alerts you to reset the paper in the ADF. With Kofax VirtualReScan, you can spend less time preparing documents for scanning and get better results. While attending to other tasks, quickly convert stacks of hard copies to digital files. Simply place up to 100 legal-size papers in the ADF and click a button to start scanning, helping you to cut down on startup time and obtain scans faster.
What's in the Box?
- HP ScanJet N8420
- ADF
- Hi-Speed USB cable
- Power cord
- ADF cleaning cloth
- Setup and Support Guide
- Customisable button label
- CD-ROM
HP Scanjet N8420 Specifications
Features
- Scanner type: Flatbed, ADF
- Scan technology: Charge-coupled Device (CCD)
- Duty cycle: Up to 1,500 pages per day
- Scan resolution: optical Up to 600 dpi
- Output resolution dpi settings 75, 100, 150, 200, 240, 300, 400, 500, 600
- Colour bit depth: 48-bit
- Greyscale levels: 256
- Double-feed detection: Yes—ultrasonic
- Control panel buttons: 4 quick start buttons, 1 “scan to” destination button with selection button and LCD, copy button, tools button, cancel button
- Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Automatic document feeder (ADF)
- Scan speed: 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, colour), up to 19 ppm/38 ipm (300 dpi greyscale)
- ADF capacity: 100 sheets
Paper
- Media types: Paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, cards (index, greeting), 3-D objects
- Minimum document scan size: 5.8 by 5.8 in (148 by 148 mm)
- Maximum document scan size: 8.5 by 34 in (215.9 by 863.6 mm)
- Media weight: 13 to 32 lbs (49 to 120 g/m2)
File formats
- BMP, JPG, TIFF, TIFF (compressed), multi-page TIFF, PNG, PDF (normal, normal with images, searchable image-only, MRC), PDF/A, RTF, TXT, UNICODE, HTM, DOC, WPD, XML, XLS, OPF, XPS
Compatible operating systems:
- Certified for Windows VistaTM; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Windows 2000
Minimum system requirements
- For all systems: USB 1.1 and higher, CD-ROM drive, 800 by 600 SVGA monitor, 16-bit colour, 80 MB (drivers only), 200 MB (minimum) free hard disk space; for Microsoft Windows XP or 2000: 500 MHz processor, Windows XP, XP x64, or 2000, 64 MB RAM (drivers only), 256 MB RAM (minimum), Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and higher; for Windows Vista: 800 MHz processor, Windows Vista or Vista x64, 512 MB RAM, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and higher
Environmental ranges
- Recommended temperature: 41 to 104 degrees F (5 to 40 degrees C)
- Storage temperature: -40 to 158 degrees F (-40 to 70 degrees C)
- Recommended relative humidity: 15 to 85 percent
- Storage relative humidity: 15 to 80 percent
Power specifications
- Required input voltage: 100 to 240 V (±10 percent), 50/60 Hz (±3 percent)
- Power consumption: 80 watts maximum
Dimension and weight
- Product dimensions (W by D by H): 24.61 by 16.34 by 10.43 in (625 by 415 by 265 mm)
- Product weight: 33 lb (15 kg)
More Information
Delivery Option | Same/Next Day Delivery |
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SKU | L2689A#301 |
Weight | 33.000000 |
Brand | HP |
Scanner Type | Flatbed & Document Fed |
Use | Home/Office |
Connectivity | USB |
Paper Size | A4, A5, A6 |
Max DPI Resolution | 600 |
Scanner Sensor | Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) |
Color Depth | 48-Bit |
Page Per Minute (PPM)-Simplex | 25ppm |
Page Per Minute (IPM)-Duplex | 50ipm |
Operating System | Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
Display Option | Not Available |
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ScanJet N8420 Flatbed Scanner Description
The HP ScanJet N8420 helps you to easily scan, save, and manage documents. It creates unique process profiles that provide options for the destination, file format, document size, resolution, and other parameters. HP Smart Document Scan Software (SDSS) makes scanning easier. With the aid of this quick, dependable ISIS-based capture and routing tool, you can scan and handle your document jobs with ease. You can also save your work to a network drive, an email programme, Microsoft SharePoint Server, or any programme that recognises command. Auto crop, auto page straighten, auto-rotate, page resizing, and elimination of blank pages are further adjustments that are accessible. Using the preview window, pages can be seamlessly rotated, added, deleted, and reordered during scanning.
Organise documents easily using the browser-like interface and drag-and-drop functionality of the integrated Scansoft PaperPort programme. The included ISIS and TWAIN drivers ensure simple integration into existing document management systems and compatibility with the majority of software programmes, allowing you to begin scanning right away.
Fast Duplex Scanning
With the HP ScanJet N8420, you can scan up to 35 pages per minute (ppm) and 70 images per minute (ipm) in a single pass. Using the bundled HP Smart Document Scan Software (SDSS), you can create up to 30 scan profiles for a range of document types, such as paper size, file location, and more. Assign four typical profiles to one-touch buttons to execute pre-assigned settings rapidly. Using the legal-size flatbed scanner, scan loan and mortgage paperwork, medical records, and ledgers. With HP dual-sensor technology, you can clearly discern scanned text and gain superb 3-D detail in photos. Use the one-touch Copy button to send a scan to the default printer and enjoy the convenience of a copier.


Excellent Image Quality
With Kofax VirtualRescan, you get clear, legible results regardless of the condition of the original document. This image enhancement technology, which is included in HP SDSS, automatically adjusts the colour and contrast of your scans to deliver better OCR accuracy and more detail in images. So, even if your documents are dark or damaged, Kofax VRS restores their usability.
Easy Document Management
Create an archive system right away using HP SDSS, which includes a range of simple document management tools. Scan, manage, and exchange documents using the integrated Scansoft PaperPort programme. Convert scans into editable text with the bundled IRIS Readiris Pro OCR software. Using the included ISIS or TWAIN drivers, you can seamlessly link the scanner to existing systems without installing any additional software.
Improved Efficiency
With this powerful scanner, you can scan up to 1,500 pages every day with confidence. HP technology ensures that the scanner will work throughout the day to provide you with the scans you require. If more than one sheet begins to feed, ultrasonic double-feed detection stops the scanner and alerts you to reset the paper in the ADF. With Kofax VirtualReScan, you can spend less time preparing documents for scanning and get better results. While attending to other tasks, quickly convert stacks of hard copies to digital files. Simply place up to 100 legal-size papers in the ADF and click a button to start scanning, helping you to cut down on startup time and obtain scans faster.
What's in the Box?
- HP ScanJet N8420
- ADF
- Hi-Speed USB cable
- Power cord
- ADF cleaning cloth
- Setup and Support Guide
- Customisable button label
- CD-ROM
HP Scanjet N8420 Specifications
Features
- Scanner type: Flatbed, ADF
- Scan technology: Charge-coupled Device (CCD)
- Duty cycle: Up to 1,500 pages per day
- Scan resolution: optical Up to 600 dpi
- Output resolution dpi settings 75, 100, 150, 200, 240, 300, 400, 500, 600
- Colour bit depth: 48-bit
- Greyscale levels: 256
- Double-feed detection: Yes—ultrasonic
- Control panel buttons: 4 quick start buttons, 1 “scan to” destination button with selection button and LCD, copy button, tools button, cancel button
- Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Automatic document feeder (ADF)
- Scan speed: 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, colour), up to 19 ppm/38 ipm (300 dpi greyscale)
- ADF capacity: 100 sheets
Paper
- Media types: Paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, cards (index, greeting), 3-D objects
- Minimum document scan size: 5.8 by 5.8 in (148 by 148 mm)
- Maximum document scan size: 8.5 by 34 in (215.9 by 863.6 mm)
- Media weight: 13 to 32 lbs (49 to 120 g/m2)
File formats
- BMP, JPG, TIFF, TIFF (compressed), multi-page TIFF, PNG, PDF (normal, normal with images, searchable image-only, MRC), PDF/A, RTF, TXT, UNICODE, HTM, DOC, WPD, XML, XLS, OPF, XPS
Compatible operating systems:
- Certified for Windows VistaTM; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Windows 2000
Minimum system requirements
- For all systems: USB 1.1 and higher, CD-ROM drive, 800 by 600 SVGA monitor, 16-bit colour, 80 MB (drivers only), 200 MB (minimum) free hard disk space; for Microsoft Windows XP or 2000: 500 MHz processor, Windows XP, XP x64, or 2000, 64 MB RAM (drivers only), 256 MB RAM (minimum), Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and higher; for Windows Vista: 800 MHz processor, Windows Vista or Vista x64, 512 MB RAM, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and higher
Environmental ranges
- Recommended temperature: 41 to 104 degrees F (5 to 40 degrees C)
- Storage temperature: -40 to 158 degrees F (-40 to 70 degrees C)
- Recommended relative humidity: 15 to 85 percent
- Storage relative humidity: 15 to 80 percent
Power specifications
- Required input voltage: 100 to 240 V (±10 percent), 50/60 Hz (±3 percent)
- Power consumption: 80 watts maximum
Dimension and weight
- Product dimensions (W by D by H): 24.61 by 16.34 by 10.43 in (625 by 415 by 265 mm)
- Product weight: 33 lb (15 kg)
Delivery Option | Same/Next Day Delivery |
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SKU | L2689A#301 |
Weight | 33.000000 |
Brand | HP |
Scanner Type | Flatbed & Document Fed |
Use | Home/Office |
Connectivity | USB |
Paper Size | A4, A5, A6 |
Max DPI Resolution | 600 |
Scanner Sensor | Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) |
Color Depth | 48-Bit |
Page Per Minute (PPM)-Simplex | 25ppm |
Page Per Minute (IPM)-Duplex | 50ipm |
Operating System | Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
Display Option | Not Available |