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02-02-2022 07:49 PM
I have an HP Deskjet 4155e that I use as a scanner and printer. Is there a way to scan without having to login to the HP app?
Does anyone know of other printers that don't require multiple steps in order to use?
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02-03-2022 09:47 AM - edited 02-03-2022 09:54 AM
Welcome to the HP User Community.
HP How-to document
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If you have not done so,
Consider installing the Firmware
HP DeskJet/Ink Advantage 4100 All-in-One Printer series Firmware Update
Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software.
After the software is installed, use HP Scan
Video Help to install the printer software
HP Deskjet Plus 4152 |4155 |4158 : Download & Install HP Full featured Software on a Win 10 computer
Optional...
Video Help to scan 2-sided PDF
True - HP Smart requires that you sign into the application using your HP Account credentials
HP DeskJet Plus 4140 |4152 |4155 |4158 : Scan a 2 sided document using HP Smart on Win 10 computer
References / Resources
Example - HP Scan - Main Menu
9025_HP_Scan_Menu_PDF_6
Example - HP Scan - Save as JPEG > More > Destination
9025_HP_Scan_menu_JPEG_More_Image_All_4
Scan Applications / Options
NAPS2 – “Not Another PDF Scanner” (Free – Donations gladly accepted by the NAPS2 organization)
- Download-Save-Install > NAPS2
- Not another PDF Scanner – free program scans PDF files and image(s) as .jpeg or PDF file(s).
- Not always simple “Plug and Play”, nonetheless, this free software is powerful and configurable.
Notes
- Includes an OCR feature – may need Ghostscript add-on (See NAPS2 forum entry)
- Read the Support pages for information
- Read the Getting Started guide
- Combining files? Read the Command Line Usage guide > Select Combining and Converting Files
HP Scan and Capture
Available from the Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher
Download-Save-Install HP Scan and Capture
Description
HP Scan and Capture is a simple and fun application that captures photos or documents from any* HP scanning device or your computer's built-in camera. These images can be previewed, edited, saved, and shared to other applications.
* NOTE: The correct HP print software drivers for your scanner must be installed from HP's Support Website.
Click Start (windows key) > Open the All Apps List > scroll the list
Open Category HP
Find and open the HP Scan and Capture application
Optional
Right-Click on the application and PIN to Start
Windows Scan – Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher
- “Get” the application from the Store > Windows Scan
HP Smart for Windows - Print and scan software
- “Get” the application from the Store > HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)
Possibly
Webscan – located in the Embedded Web Server (EWS) – No additional software
NOTE: Webscan feature is not available on Laser printers
If the printer is on the network,
If the EWS feature is available on your printer,
First Time Use Only: Enable Webscan
- Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
- Tab Settings > Security > Administrator Settings > Enable >> Check box next to Webscan
- Click Apply to save any changes
Use Webscan
- Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
- Tab Scan > Webscan
- Set up Webscan the way you want it - for example, set the Source to ADF
- Click Start Scan to scan your document / image using Webscan
- After the scan is complete, Save the scan to your computer.
Paint (mspaint)
Older software – not brilliant – does work for scanning images.
- Open Paint
- Optional >> Expand the “white background” area to a size to accommodate your data. If unknown, try 1300x1300
- File > Select “From Scanner or Camera”
- Select your printer > Follow the prompts to scan and then save your item
HP Printer Support Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
HP DeskJet 4155e All-in-One Printer
Thank you for participating in the HP Community.
Our Community is comprised of volunteers - people who own and use HP devices.
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02-03-2022 09:47 AM - edited 02-03-2022 09:54 AM
Welcome to the HP User Community.
HP How-to document
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you have not done so,
Consider installing the Firmware
HP DeskJet/Ink Advantage 4100 All-in-One Printer series Firmware Update
Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software.
After the software is installed, use HP Scan
Video Help to install the printer software
HP Deskjet Plus 4152 |4155 |4158 : Download & Install HP Full featured Software on a Win 10 computer
Optional...
Video Help to scan 2-sided PDF
True - HP Smart requires that you sign into the application using your HP Account credentials
HP DeskJet Plus 4140 |4152 |4155 |4158 : Scan a 2 sided document using HP Smart on Win 10 computer
References / Resources
Example - HP Scan - Main Menu
9025_HP_Scan_Menu_PDF_6
Example - HP Scan - Save as JPEG > More > Destination
9025_HP_Scan_menu_JPEG_More_Image_All_4
Scan Applications / Options
NAPS2 – “Not Another PDF Scanner” (Free – Donations gladly accepted by the NAPS2 organization)
- Download-Save-Install > NAPS2
- Not another PDF Scanner – free program scans PDF files and image(s) as .jpeg or PDF file(s).
- Not always simple “Plug and Play”, nonetheless, this free software is powerful and configurable.
Notes
- Includes an OCR feature – may need Ghostscript add-on (See NAPS2 forum entry)
- Read the Support pages for information
- Read the Getting Started guide
- Combining files? Read the Command Line Usage guide > Select Combining and Converting Files
HP Scan and Capture
Available from the Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher
Download-Save-Install HP Scan and Capture
Description
HP Scan and Capture is a simple and fun application that captures photos or documents from any* HP scanning device or your computer's built-in camera. These images can be previewed, edited, saved, and shared to other applications.
* NOTE: The correct HP print software drivers for your scanner must be installed from HP's Support Website.
Click Start (windows key) > Open the All Apps List > scroll the list
Open Category HP
Find and open the HP Scan and Capture application
Optional
Right-Click on the application and PIN to Start
Windows Scan – Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher
- “Get” the application from the Store > Windows Scan
HP Smart for Windows - Print and scan software
- “Get” the application from the Store > HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)
Possibly
Webscan – located in the Embedded Web Server (EWS) – No additional software
NOTE: Webscan feature is not available on Laser printers
If the printer is on the network,
If the EWS feature is available on your printer,
First Time Use Only: Enable Webscan
- Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
- Tab Settings > Security > Administrator Settings > Enable >> Check box next to Webscan
- Click Apply to save any changes
Use Webscan
- Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
- Tab Scan > Webscan
- Set up Webscan the way you want it - for example, set the Source to ADF
- Click Start Scan to scan your document / image using Webscan
- After the scan is complete, Save the scan to your computer.
Paint (mspaint)
Older software – not brilliant – does work for scanning images.
- Open Paint
- Optional >> Expand the “white background” area to a size to accommodate your data. If unknown, try 1300x1300
- File > Select “From Scanner or Camera”
- Select your printer > Follow the prompts to scan and then save your item
HP Printer Support Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
HP DeskJet 4155e All-in-One Printer
Thank you for participating in the HP Community.
Our Community is comprised of volunteers - people who own and use HP devices.
Click Helpful = Yes to say Thanks!
Question / Concern Answered, Click "Accept as Solution"