HP SJ8300 Professional Image Scanner (Silver/Black)

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 25 x 17 x 5.5 inches ; 29.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 30 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000F2FIDC
• Item model number: L1960A#B1H
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 2, 2007

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The HP Scanjet 8300 Professional Image Scanner offers professional image quality for every scanning need. With its simple, fast, and reliable operation, you can scan, edit, and restore your images in seconds. It's designed for optimum productivity while saving you time. Plus, the Scanjet 8300 also offers a copy option that lets you immediately send your scan to the printer.

The HP Scanjet 8300 Professional Image Scanner offers professional image quality for every scanning need.

Special Features
The Scanjet 8300 lets you create high-resolution professional scans for graphics, photos and documents. With the touch of one button, you can scan original documents into several different formats. It's also a snap to adjust resolution to fit any job and you can scan up to 4800 x 4800 dpi for high-quality, custom images. The Scanjet 8300 also has a 48-bit depth and can scan images and documents up to 8.5 x 14 inches. Perhaps the most important feature, however, is this scanner's speed. The Scanjet 8300 works incredibly fast, leaving you plenty of time for other things. For example, it can scan a 4 x 6-inch photo into Microsoft Word in less than 24 seconds; it can also scan an email photo in less than 25 seconds. To ensure color accuracy, and to edit and restore your images, you can rely on the included Adobe Photoshop Elements software.

Create high-resolution scans for graphics, photos and documents with the touch of a button. View larger.

Productivity and Performance
One of the most convenient and efficient features of the Scanjet 8300 is the one-touch button that sends a scan directly to your default printer. This lets you see your results immediately, without having to go back and forth between machines. In fact, all the common tasks you'll need to perform with the Scanjet 8300, including creating PDFs and other popular file formats, require only one touch of a button. This scanner also can help you maintain a high level of productivity by offering file management solutions. Simply utilizing the included software package to help you organize your digital files and documents.

Versatile Photo and Document Scanning
The Scanjet 8300 offers enhanced photo capabilities plus versatile document scanning in one sleek unit. You can scan up to eight slides, and using the integrated adapter, 18 negatives or medium and large-format film. A legal-size, landscape-oriented scanning bed accommodates a variety of paper sizes, and you can fit books, 3-D objects, and other large, bulky items under the adjustable lid.

Included Software
The Scanjet 8300 comes with a variety of software, including: HP Photosmart Essential Software for Microsoft Windows, HP Photosmart Premier software for Windows, HP Photosmart Studio software for Macintosh, ScanSoft PaperPort (Deluxe for TKC, Windows only), NewSoft Presto! PageManager (Macintosh only), Adobe Photoshop Elements (v 2.0.2 for TKC: Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, Macintosh only), and I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro OCR.

What's in the Box
HP Scanjet 8300 scanner, built-in 4x9-inch transparent media adapter and film templates for scanning slides and negatives negatives, Hi-Speed USB cable, power code, setup and support guide, customizable button labels, and software CD-ROMs.

Product Description

Flatbed Scanners, Hewlett Packard, Scanjet 8300 Professional Image Scanner , L1960A#B1H

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't work on a MAC at all. Works intermittently on a PC, June 7, 2008

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Alva R. Peach (Riverside, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP SJ8300 Professional Image Scanner (Silver/Black) (Office Product)

I spent three hours with HP technical support trying to make this thing work. The things they had me try were basic, like removing and then reinstalling cables, cycling power, and like. Gee why didn't I think of that?

They blamed everything else but the scanner. When I refused to reinstall the hardware yet again, HPs solution was to request I buy a more expensive HP product.

I remember when HP produced quality products. Not anymore!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars HP scanjet 8300, December 28, 2009

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Kenneth E. Rogers - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP SJ8300 Professional Image Scanner (Silver/Black) (Office Product)

We purchased this scanner for the purpose of scanning our slides and negatives. When we tried to scan, we kept getting an error message that stated the TMA adapter was not installed. I tried to solve the issue by using the online chat with HP. They stated that the product was over a year old and out of warranty and would not provide tech support unless we wanted to pay extra. We felt that it was unreasonable for HP to start the warranty from the time it was manufacured instead of the date we purchased it. If this had sold for under a $100, I could understand HP's reluctance in providing Tech support, but we payed a substantial amount of money for this. A few years ago HP was the BEST, but something has happend to the company. Not only do I not recomend buying this scanner but I do not recomend ever purchasing another HP product until their product quality and customer support improves.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars TMA Light Does Not Work, August 18, 2009

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SonarAZ "Sonny" (Goodyear, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: HP SJ8300 Professional Image Scanner (Silver/Black) (Office Product)

Tried to use the slide scanner for the first time. TMA light would not work. Received message that said it was not connected. It was connected. Checked the HP site for this scanner and the forum on the site indicated this is a major problem with the 8300. It also indicated that HP support is not very responsive to getting it fixed or replaced.

The scanner does work fine to scan documents or pictures. If you think you will need to scan negatives or slides I recommend that you do not get the 8300.