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‎05-31-2016 12:42 PM - edited ‎05-31-2016 01:38 PM

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Product: LaserjetM1212 nf MFP
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

Hi,

 

How do I restore Laserjet M1212nf MFP ability to scan to pdf format?

Used to be able to (that's why I bought it) but that option/function was lost along the way.

 

Kind regards,

 

Dan

 

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‎06-02-2016 12:15 AM

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Hi,

 

Thanks for the feedback.

 

Can you try this alternative software :

 

HP Scan Extended

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/scanners/HPScanExt/HPScanExt.msi

Once it's downloaded and installed, go to Start > All Programs > HP > HP Scan Extended > Run "HP Scan Extended"

Let us know if that works.

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‎05-31-2016 08:08 PM

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Hi,

Thanks for using the HP forum.  We'd like to suggest that you uninstall and reinstall your printer software.


Please Uninstall and Reinstall the FULL feature software following these steps:

1. Download and save the FULL feature software (do not install it online)

 

http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-laserjet-pro-m1212nf-multifunction-printer-series...


2. Uninstall the software in your computer
3. Install the FULL feature “Saved” software

 

After reinstalling, that should fix your Scan to PDF issue.


Hope that helps!

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‎06-01-2016 03:15 PM

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Thanks Professor,

Followed the recommended process to no avail; still don't have pdf capability.

Previously had tried reloaded driver from disk which didn't give me pdf capability either.

Puzzled...

ANy other ideas?

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‎06-02-2016 12:15 AM

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Hi,

 

Thanks for the feedback.

 

Can you try this alternative software :

 

HP Scan Extended

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/scanners/HPScanExt/HPScanExt.msi

Once it's downloaded and installed, go to Start > All Programs > HP > HP Scan Extended > Run "HP Scan Extended"

Let us know if that works.

I am an HP Employee. Although I am speaking for myself and not for HP.
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Question / Concern Answered, Click "Accept as Solution"



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‎06-03-2016 11:22 AM

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Thanks, it is now working. Happy meter went up 10 notches.
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‎06-03-2016 11:30 AM

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I am having the same issue.  This started after upgrading to Windows 10.  I tried the above fix but got an error saying "This HP Imaging Device was not found". 

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‎06-03-2016 07:23 PM

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Hi @Dan5462


Glad to hear that your issue is resolved and all is working well now.

Have a nice day!

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‎06-03-2016 07:24 PM

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Hi @MelWolf

 

Thanks for using the HP Forum.

 

For a start, could you uninstall and reinstall your FULL feature software?

 

Which printer model are you using?

 

Thanks.

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‎11-16-2017 04:22 PM

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I have an M476 which used to scan .pdf's but has lost the ability.  I followed all the instructions in this thread, uninstalled, reinstalled, installed the print extension, and rebooted with no success at regaining .pdf scanning ability.  Kindly suggest a fix.  Thanks

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‎11-16-2017 04:42 PM

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Oh, just realized I was using Windows fax/scan instead of HP scan.  No trouble, no worries, it works.

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