Is it possible to scan slides with HP Deskjet 3520?

[Annabel4]

I want to scan my 35 mm slides with the HP Deskjet 3520. Is this possible?

[Dragon-Fur]

@Annabel4 

The printer does not support scanning slides or negatives because slides and negatives need to be backlit.

That said, you can build a simple device that provides the back lighting.

Originally published years ago, the article was updated in 2019.

How to Scan Negatives Using a Standard Scanner

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[Annabel4]

Thank you for your support.

I saw a solution with a HP PhotoSmart and hoped it could also be done with my HP DESKJET.

I read the article, but it’s a bit too ‘sophisticated’ for me. I think, I will go to a shop where they will do it for me.

Greetings,

Annabel4

[Dragon-Fur]

@Annabel4 

You are welcome.

The answer is not what you hoped, I know.

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@Annabel4 wrote:

Thank you for your support.

I saw a solution with a HP PhotoSmart and hoped it could also be done with my HP DESKJET.

I read the article, but it’s a bit too ‘sophisticated’ for me. I think, I will go to a shop where they will do it for me.

Greetings,

Annabel4

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Good Idea...

Were it me, and I could find an actual photo processing store (these seem to be more rare these days in the US), I would take my slides to have them processed.   If nothing else, having them processed is faster and the results will likely be better.

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