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You want to keep the Full Feature Software.
HP Smart is not mandatory; you can uninstall it if you do not want it on the computer.
For those reading...
There are two flavors of the HP Smart Application:
- Mobile Printing
- Windows 10 version
Mobile Printing
Print from your Android, iOS, or Amazon Fire device with the HP Mobile printing app.
- HP Printers - Mobile Printing Solutions Compatible with HP Printers
- HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Android, Apple iOS)
- Select Printers: HP Printers - Print Anywhere with the HP Smart App
Help for HP Smart for Windows (includes a link to the store)
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HP Recommended
You want to keep the Full Feature Software.
HP Smart is not mandatory; you can uninstall it if you do not want it on the computer.
For those reading...
There are two flavors of the HP Smart Application:
- Mobile Printing
- Windows 10 version
Mobile Printing
Print from your Android, iOS, or Amazon Fire device with the HP Mobile printing app.
- HP Printers - Mobile Printing Solutions Compatible with HP Printers
- HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Android, Apple iOS)
- Select Printers: HP Printers - Print Anywhere with the HP Smart App
Help for HP Smart for Windows (includes a link to the store)
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You are welcome.
The Full Feature Software is the full driver printer software for the printer.
HP Smart for Windows offers several means of printer access and support but may not offer the full range of features available in the printer software. Honestly, I don't use it except for test and occasional checks.
Assuming you have the Full Feature Software installed:
"Smart" is nice software - it takes very little space on your system - you can leave it for possible use or remove it.
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