How do I scan a document on my HP Envy 6555e and save it to Word on my Mac?

[Rnielsen]

How do i scan a document and then save it to Word on my Mac?

How can I scan a document and then save it to my Mac on Word? The only two save options i see are Cloud and Email.

[zoey7886]

@Rnielsen, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding How to Scan a Document on Your HP Envy 6555e! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

To scan a document on your HP Envy 6555e and save it directly as a Word document on your Mac, you need to follow these steps. These instructions use HP Scan software, which should allow you to save your scanned document as a format that can be edited in Microsoft Word.

Install HP Easy Scan on Your Mac

Download and install HP Easy Start: Go to HP Software and Driver Downloads and download the HP Easy Start utility. Install the HP Easy Scan software that comes with it.

Install the full feature software and driver: Ensure you install the full feature software and driver that includes HP Easy Scan for macOS.

Scan the Document Using HP Easy Scan

Open HP Easy Scan: From your Applications list, open HP Easy Scan.

Load the Document: Lift the scanner lid and place the document face down on the scanner glass according to the guide on the edge of the glass.

Set up the Scan:

• Click the Scanner menu, and then select your HP Envy 6555e printer.
• Click Presets and then Edit Settings.

Select Document Type:

• In the Presets settings, select Document in the Type menu.
• Select Document Feeder or Flatbed in the Source menu, depending on where you placed your document.

Scan the Document:

• Click Scan to start scanning.

Save the Scanned Document as a Word Document

Adjust the Scan (if necessary): After the scan is complete, you can adjust the scan for brightness, contrast, and other settings.

Save the Scan:

• Click the Send icon.
• In the Format menu, select Word Document (*.docx) or Searchable PDF.

Name and Save the File:

• Enter a name for your scanned document in the File Name box.
• Select a location on your Mac to save the file.
• Click Save.  

Hope this helps! 

Take care, and have an amazing day!  

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[zoey7886]

@Rnielsen, Let me know how it goes!