Does every computer I scan from have to be logged in to an HP account?

[UAS2]

Setting up new HP Envy Photo 7855 to replace an HP Envy 7640 on our homes network (wireless).  I have an Instant Ink acct which we have transferred to the new printer, and appears HP Smart App is replacing HP Connected.  I loaded the HP Smart App to all the other computers in the house.  Appears I must be logged into an HP account on every computer in the household which I want to initiate a scan from, is this the case?  I seem to be able to print without being logged into an HP acct on the other computers.

[Dragon-Fur]

@UAS2 

The use of HP Smart is not mandatory  - on those computers where you choose to use it, you do have to sign-in on the HP Smart application.

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No sign-in is necessary to use the Full Feature Software / full driver.

Full driver includes "HP Scan"

Method - Use the Easy Start Wrapper to Install the Full Feature / Full Driver Software

For printers that support the option,

Use the Easy Start wrapper to install and configure the printer software.

• Home Page - HP Easy Start 
• Open Category Software and Drivers 
• Topic: Software-Utility 
• Download-and-Save  the current version of the Easy Start wrapper to install your print software 
• If using USB:  Disconnect the USB cable between the printer and computer before installing the software.

• Right-Click on the downloaded package and "Run as Administrator" to start the installation

• Select to install the “Full Driver” / “Full Feature Software”
• If using USB:  Connect the cable when instructed to do so (near the end of the installation process).
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in.

Notes >> Easy Start... The Journey

1. About 2/3 of the way through the setup, you will be given the opportunity to select the software - select the "Full Driver" set (as opposed to the basic driver or other application).
2. You can skip / ignore suggestion(s) that you add the HP Account – you’ll need the account at some point, for now, you can skip this suggestion (as many times as it insists it’s a good idea) during the full driver software installation.
3. If you see it, you can skip / ignore suggestion(s) regarding Instant Ink subscription.  Instant Ink subscription is NOT mandatory.
4. Full driver provides print and scan functions supported by your printer.

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Examples

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HP Printer 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

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