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‎01-16-2019 06:59 AM

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How do I scan legal size docs on a HP 6978, I can't seem to find any settings for Legal size documents in the scan functions.

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‎01-16-2019 10:19 AM

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Not sure where you are looking.

 

You may need to use the Scan software on the computer - scan function on the printer control panel is limited.

 

Maximum scan size from ADF:   1-sided: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14.0 inches)

 

Specifications > Paper Handling

 

 Partial Excerpt (Print)

Paper type
Paper size
Input tray
Print Duplex (2-sided)
ADF (1-sided)
ADF (2-sided)
Plain paper
U.S. Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
U.S. Legal: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
 
 
A4: 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches)

 

 

Scanning Specifications

  •  Maximum scan size from glass: 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 inches)

 

 

  • Maximum scan size from ADF:
    • 1-sided: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14.0 inches)
    • 2-sided: U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11.0 inches) or A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches)

     

     

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    HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 All-in-One Printer

     

     

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