Scanner software (Windows)
The HP ScanJet Pro 2500 comes with a variety of Windows scanning software and drivers, including HP Scan,
ReadIris, CardIris, PaperPort and ArcSoft Photo Studio.
HP Scan software
Create, manage, and edit scan shortcuts by using HP Scan software.
HP Scanner Tools Utility
Use the HP Scanner Tools Utility to change the scanner's power management settings, and to find
information about scanner settings, status, and maintenance.
HP TWAIN
HP TWAIN allows scanning with TWAIN-compliant scan software from other (non-HP) vendors. Not all TWAIN-
compliant software works in the same way, so consult the software documentation for details on how to
acquire scans.
Scanner software (OS X)
The HP ScanJet Pro 2500 provides a scanner driver for Mac OS X. This allows the scanner to be used with an
ICA-compliant application, including the Image Capture and Preview applications that are already installed on
a Mac OS X.
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Image Capture provides basic scanning features for scanning documents. Image Capture is available in
the Applications folder.
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HP Utility allows you to configure the device and assign the scan button workflow on a Mac OS X.
HP Utility is available in the Applications/HP folder.
Sleep Mode and auto-off settings
By default, the scanner will enter Sleep Mode after 15 minutes of inactivity, and will turn off automatically
after two hours of inactivity to conserve power.
Windows: To change the default auto-off settings, complete these steps:
1. Start the HP Scanner Tools Utility by doing one of the following:
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Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, point to ScanJet, point to 2500 f1, and
then click Scanner Tools Utility.
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On the Start screen, click to HP Scanner Tools Utility tile.
2. Click the Settings tab, and then select the appropriate sleep mode and auto-off settings.
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To specify the period of inactivity after which the scanner automatically turns off, select the
appropriate value (1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, or Never) from the Auto-Off: Turn off the scanner
after: drop down list.
Mac OS X: Use HP Utility to change the default sleep and auto-off settings.
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