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HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e All-in-One Printer

My new hp9125e scans everything as if it is a photo - how can I change the default to documents rather than photos, and increase the resolution above 300 dpi so that I don’t have to manually do it each time I scan?

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Hi @buyer21,

 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

 

To change the default scan settings on your HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e All-in-One Printer so that it defaults to documents instead of photos and increases the resolution above 300 dpi, follow these steps.

 

On the Printer Control Panel:

Access Scan Settings:

  • Tap the Home button on the printer display.
  • Navigate to the Scan or Setup menu and select Scan Settings.

Set Document as Default:

  • Look for an option like Default Scan Settings or Scan Preferences.
  • Select File Type or Scan Mode and choose Document as the default mode instead of Photo.

Adjust Resolution:

  • Locate the Resolution option and set it to a higher DPI (e.g., 600 DPI or higher as per your preference).

Save Changes:

  • After making adjustments, confirm and save the settings.

Using HP Smart App (Windows or Mac):

Open the HP Smart App:

  • Download and install the HP Smart app if not already installed.
  • Connect your printer to the app.

Go to Scan Settings:

  • Click on Scan from the app dashboard.
  • In the scanning window, look for Settings or Advanced Settings.

Set Document as Default:

  • Under Scan Type or Source, select Document instead of Photo.
  • Adjust other preferences like color (e.g., Black & White, Grayscale, etc.).

Increase Resolution:

  • Set the Resolution to your desired DPI (e.g., 600 DPI or higher).

Save Preferences:

  • Look for an option to Save as Default Settings or Apply Changes to make these settings persistent.
Raj_05
HP Support Community Moderator
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Using HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):

Access EWS:

  • Open a web browser and type your printer's IP address into the address bar. You can find the IP address on the printer's network settings.

Log in to the EWS:

  • Log in as an administrator if prompted (default credentials are often listed in the user manual).

Navigate to Scan Settings:

  • Go to the Scan or Digital Filing tab.
  • Locate Default Scan Settings.

Set Preferences:

  • Change the mode to Document.
  • Increase the default resolution.

Save Changes:

  • Apply the changes and restart the printer if necessary.

Note:

If none of the above steps work as intended or you face difficulties saving default settings, ensure that your printer firmware and HP Smart app are updated to the latest version.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Take care and have a good day.

 

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