I DO NOT WANT the HP app on my laptop,

[bethaniefernand]

I just can't get a straight answer from HP,  

I DO NOT WANT the HP app on my laptop.  However, I am unable to use the printer without creating an HP cloud account and being FORCED to use the app,  The printer is installed, there are no issues, except that the FREAKIN APP keeps coming between myself and direct use of the printer.  Can someone please explain what the ***bleep*** is playing at?  Why can I NOT use the printer without this app?!

[Dragon-Fur]

@bethaniefernand 

HP Smart is not mandatory.

The application can be uninstalled.

Instead, you may use the Full Feature Software - no "app".

Full Feature Software (Full Driver)

HP ENVY 5000 All-in-One Print and Scan Driver and Accessories 

OR

Easy Start Method (Guided setup and installs printer software - ask it to load the "Full Driver")

HP Easy Start Printer Setup Software 

Uninstall HP Smart

Settings > Apps > Apps and Features

Scroll down (or search) for HP Smart > Click on it > Uninstall

After the application is uninstalled, Restart the computer and log in

Resources

Printer  Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

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, User Guides / Manuals, Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

HP ENVY 5055 All-in-One Printer 

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