How do I scan and send th scan to an email/

[xsive2x]

Have no computer skill's.  How do I scan documents then get them into an email? I figure it should have been very simple.

[Dragon-Fur]

@xsive2x 

Well, it can be fairly straight forward - or it can seem overly complicated to "get there from here".

The least complicated method to scan and then send in an email:

First

Add your "sender email address" to the Windows Mail application on your computer.

Use HP Smart app to scan the content in PDF or Image format > Share the content as an email

Reminder:

IF your email uses a two-step verification to sign into it,

Assign an Apps Password in your Email account Security.

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If you have not done so,

Install the HP Smart application onto your Computer.

HP Smart is an application available in the Microsoft Store

Important:  Details about the app are included near the end of this message

Open HP Smart

Sign into the application using your HP Account credentials

Add your printer

Once the printer is added and you are signed into the app,

Click to Scan an Image or Scan a Document

Complete the Presets and options for your document or image and click to Scan

After the content is scanned,

If the scan needs a bit of work, Click to Edit the scan > complete the Edits > Click Done

When the scan is fine the way it is, Click to Share the content

Select to send from your "sender" address > add any messages > add Copy to (if you want to send yourself a copy)

And ... Send

Partial Examples...

HP Smart - Windows - Homepage / Main Menu

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Scan Photo Presets

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Scan Document Presets

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Scan Documents > Edit or not - Next steps (Save / Print / Share / Shortcuts)

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Scan Photo > Edit or not - Next steps (Save / Print / Share / Shortcuts)

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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 the Box Get the App

Open and Read >>> HP printer setup (HP Smart app)

NOTES: 

• 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.

• HP Smart requires that you sign into the application using your HP Account credentials.

• 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.

• 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

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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), more

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