The Process to Setup Your HP Printer to Scan on Windows and Mac
HP printers are hi-tech printing devices that provide everything from printing to scanning and faxing. You can set up scanning tasks from either your printer or your phone’s camera. Both Windows and Mac device owners can set up scanning tasks from their HP printers. But to accomplish this, you must have an HP account. You can download the HP Smart app on your computer and install the relevant printer drivers from 123.hp.com/setup. This article will inform you how Windows and Mac users can use the HP Smart app to scan from their devices.
The Steps to Setup HP Printer to Scan on Windows and Mac
You
need to install the HP Smart app to enable scanning on Windows and Mac OS. Now,
follow these points to set up the printer on a wireless network and use the HP
Smart app for scanning documents.
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Windows users can download the HP Smart app from the HP Smart-
Microsoft Store.
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Mac users should go to the HP Smart-Mac App Store.
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Create or sign in to your HP account.
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Ensure that your printer and computer are near the Wi-Fi router.
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Turn on the Wi-Fi and let your computer connect to it.
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Turn on Bluetooth.
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Now, in HP Smart, tap ‘Add Printer.’
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Use the ‘+’ sign to search for your HP printer.
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Complete the rest of the process by following the instructions.
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You can now use various options in the HP Smart to scan
documents.
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You can scan a single or multi-page PDF, send scans to emails,
or scan multi-page documents.
How to Scan Using HP Printer on Windows Using Printer Assistant App
Windows
users can also scan from their HP printers via the HP Printer Assistant app.
You can use it to enable Scan to Computer. For more information about it, head
over to 123.hp/setup.
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Access the HP Printer Assistant.
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Here is how Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8 users can
access the HP Printer Assistant app.
1. Windows 10 users should
access the Start menu. Here, tap ‘All apps’ followed by ‘HP’, and
finally, choose the printer name.
2. Windows 8.1 users should
tap the down arrow present on the lower-left part of the Start screen. After
that, choose the printer name.
3. Windows 8 users should
right-tap a blank space on the Start screen and choose the ‘All apps’
option on the app bar. Then choose the printer name.
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Head to the ‘Scan’ section.
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Now choose ‘Manage Scan to Computer.’
· Finally, tap the ‘Enable’ option.
How to Scan Through the Printer’s Control Panel
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Load the document into the document feeder.
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Touch the ‘Scan’ icon on the Control Panel.
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Touch the ‘Computer’ icon and choose the system you want
to scan to.
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Verify that the ‘Scan Shortcut’ you wish to choose.
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To choose other scan options, touch the ‘Settings’ icon.
· Finally, touch ‘Start Scan.’
Final Thoughts
You can use your HP printer to perform both printing and
scanning easily. Now you know how to scan using the HP Smart app and the
printer’s control panel. Go to 123.hp.com/setup to learn more about
setting up your printer and related software.
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