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07-17-2025 09:05 PM
I have the hp office jet 8010 series printer.
If my friend is at their house and wants to send a print job to my printer, will that work if I've sent them the link to install the hp app?
From what I've read that is how the print Anywhere function should work, is that correct?
07-18-2025 07:03 AM
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According to the documentation, that is correct --
Your friend should also have (create) and HP Account.
and
On your side:
Sign into your HP Smart / HP Connected account and issue an invitation to those who should have access to your printer.
“HP Smart / HP Connected” - Printers added to ePrint / Print Anywhere
Management / Options
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Account Dashboard
Select Printers > In Section Printer Options > Click Invite Users / Print Anywhere / Remove Printer
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HP printers - Using advanced scanning features (HP Smart app)
FAQ
- What is the HP Smart App and its requirements?
- What if my cloud printer is missing, offline, or unavailable in the HP Smart app?
- What do I do if the advanced scan features are mission (HP Smart app)?
- Which non-HP+ printers are eligible for HP Smart Advance?
Included: HP OfficeJet 8010, 8020, Pro 8020, 8030 series
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Help from inside the HP App / HP Smart application
Open application HP App / HP Smart (Windows)
Select Help and Support
Scroll down –
Open and read section(s) – For example,
HP+
HP Smart Advance
Print Anywhere
Print Anywhere Online Support
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“Print Anywhere” Supported on eligible printers with HP+ enabled and select non-HP+ printers
HP Printers - Print Anywhere with the HP Smart App
And
Watch Video > How to use the Print Anywhere feature in the HP Smart App | HP Support
Minute 2.07 – “To use Print Anywhere”
NOTE: If a print job is blocked for more than 5 minutes, the HP Smart app cancels the job automatically.
FAQ > Section: How do I disable or enable Print Anywhere or Private Pickup?
FAQ > Section: Which non-HP+ printers are eligible for HP Smart Advance?
Important Reference: About HP Smart Advance for HP printers
HP Smart Advance is a productivity tool in the HP Smart app that offers advanced scanning and other document processing features. HP Smart Advance is available on eligible HP printers.
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HP printers - Using advanced scanning features (HP Smart app)
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