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- HP Smart app

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11-22-2022 09:34 AM
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Assuming your printer is connected to your network,
Assuming the computer is healthy, updated, and running,
then, sure - the HP Smart application should work.
Guessing - based on "will not work":
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Consider
Restart everything, including the router that controls your network.
No Joy?
Reset HP Smart Application
Reset the HP Smart application - This action removes the app data.
Open Settings > Apps > Apps and Features
Search and Find HP Smart in the apps list
Open Advanced options > Reset the app
Restart the computer and log in
Open HP Smart > Sign in > Add Printer(s)
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If the app Reset does not work by itself,
Next,
Uninstall the HP Smart App from Settings > Apps > Apps and Features
Restart the computer and log in
“Get” a new copy of the HP Smart application from the Microsoft Store
Open HP Smart > Sign in > Add Printer(s)
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References / Resources
HP Smart for Windows
HP Smart is an application available in the Microsoft Store
OR
Open the Homepage / Support Website for your printer
Category Software and Drivers > Check/ Get the App
>>> Open and Read >>> HP printer setup (HP Smart app)
NOTES:
- Read FAQ - including - What are the requirements to set up a printer using the HP Smart app?
- Disconnect from Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection before downloading.
- Turn on Wi-Fi on your computer or mobile device and connect to your network. If the computer is connected to the network with an Ethernet cable, temporarily disconnect the cable and use the Wi-Fi connection during the setup.
- Enable Bluetooth for an HP Smart app setup: Enable Bluetooth on your computer or mobile device so that HP Smart can detect the printer during the setup. Source: How to scan with an HP printer > FAQ > Why can't I connect my wireless printer or scan over the network?
- HP Smart requires that you sign into the application using your HP Account credentials.
- When working through a browser to access HP Smart, be sure you have Cookies enabled. If cookies are enabled and you are having trouble, clear Cache and Cookies. And / Or … Try a different browser – assign that browser as the Default. (Note: Chrome not working? Use / Assign a different default browser.)
- Where possible, HP Smart benefits (likes) having the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software installed. For example, full driver provides access to Shortcuts and Printing Preferences.
- “Share” to email – Before using Share, add your sender email address to the Windows Mail application
- Document includes the HP Smart application download links for Windows and Mobile devices, plus an FAQ section to assist with questions / issues.
- FAQ examples:
- What are the requirements to use the HP Smart app?
- Which printers are compatible with the HP Smart app?
- Why do I need to sign in or create an account to use the HP Smart app features?
- Which languages does the HP Smart app support?
- Older versions of the HP Smart app no longer support the required login feature.
- Update the application to the latest version to access / use HP Smart
- FAQ examples:
Help Here: Unable to download and install the HP Smart printer app
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HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources
Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
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), Supplies, and more
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