How do I change the scanning resolution? the default dpi appears to be low.

[bulldogbud]

How do I change the scanning resolution. It appears to be low.

[sabretooth04]

Scanning issues…

Please try this scan solution:

HP Scan Extended

For Windows:   ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/scanners/HPScanExt/HPScanExt.msi

Once it's downloaded and installed, go to Start > All Programs > HP > HP Scan Extended > Run "HP Scan Extended"

Make searchable PDFs scans with this free scanning software - https://www.naps2.com/

Let us know.

[Dragon-Fur]

@bulldogbud

Some printers provide for extra DPI choices when using printer software as opposed to scanning from the printer itself.

How to Scan (Windows)

How / if / to-what-extent you change the DPI depends on the software you are using to scan the document / image.

Examples

Full Feature Software:

Start the Printer Assistant (desktop icon named for your printer) >

Select Scan a Document or Photo >
Select Photo to File > Under Resolution, in the Drop down menu >
Adjust the dpi as desired > CHECK Show scan Preview >
Click Scan

Courtesy of greenturtle : 

• HP Officejet Pro 8700,6960,6970 series: Create Scan shortcut & High res scans

In some cases, the HP Scan Extended software can "extend" the capabilities of older print driver software.

Link / Download:  HP Scan Extended 

Download, save, and install to use.  Exceptional free HP scan program:  HP Scan Extended features include (and are not limited to): Single, Multiple scans, Image and PDF scans, Email as PDF / JPEG, Source selection, Page Size choices include Auto-Detect (extracts image / document boundary).  May include OCR (Save as Editable Text).

NOTES

• HPSE is an older subset of the printer software; features are very similar to scan software included in 2015 or newer Full Feature Software packages.
• If you have the newer version of the scan software inside your Full Feature Software, use that: Printer Assistant shortcut icon on Desktop (named for printer) > Scan a document or image (wording varies).
• Although the HPSE program works as a separate program, HPSE is dependent on the infrastructure provided by the printer software. The Full Feature Software for your printer should be installed before installing HPSE.
• OPTIONAL: Add HP Scan Extended shortcut to Taskbar / Send to Desktop / Pin to Start
  • Open File Explorer > Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP Scan Extended\bin
  • Right-Click exe > Select Pin to Taskbar / Send to Desktop / Pin to Start

An alternative (different options - might be of interest)

Link and Download  NAPS2 

NOTES

• Not another PDF Scanner – free program scans PDF files and image(s) as .jpeg or PDF file(s).
• Includes an OCR feature – may need Ghostscript add-on (See NAPS2 forum entry)
• Read the Support pages for information
• Download, save, and install the NAPS2 software to use.

Example...

 

Reference

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

Drivers and Software, Videos, How-to, Troubleshooting, Manuals, Product Information, and more

HP OfficeJet 5740 e-All-in-One Printer series

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[clayton_cramer]

fortunately that link no longer works.  ftp.hp.com/pub/scanners/HPScanExt is empty.

[Dragon-Fur]

@clayton_cramer 

Post (and link updated).

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/scanners/HPScanExt/HPScanExt.msi

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