Is there software for OCR for 9015E scanner?

[mixer3006]

Looking to see what products if any, can do OCR scanning from a HP9015E.  Can't find any solutions.

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@mixer3006 

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Short Answer

Try -- Consider

Universal Scan Software

NOTES >>

• The Universal Scan Software is both printer model and Operating System / version dependent.
• When installed on a supported system, the Universal Scan Software might -- or might not -- include "Save as Editable Text (OCR)". 
• Whether the HP Scan software includes the HP Scan > Shortcut for "Save as Editable Text (OCR)" is impacted by whether the printer is eligible for full  HP+ services.

Simply Said -- 

If, after installing HP Universal Scan software, you do not see the OCR option, it is not available.

HP Document

 HP printers - Scan as Editable Text (OCR) with HP Scan (Windows)

HP Universal Scan Software

Printer Model and Operating System version Dependent >>

HP Universal Scan Software installs a new, full featured, (and separate) HP Scan software shortcut to the Desktop. Note:

Where supported, HPUSS can be installed as standalone or installed after the full feature / full solution printer software.

HP Universal Scan Software might add OCR libraries to installed HP Scan software.

Open website  HP Universal Scan Full Feature Software 

If needful, choose a different OS > Open all

Find / Download / Save / Install HP Universal Scan – Full Feature Software and Driver Webpack 

After the software is installed, Restart the computer and sign in. 

General Example - HP Universal Scan Software - Menu

HP_Universal_Scan_Menu_JPEG_Page-Size_6

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Longer Answer - Provided FYI

What else?

What if?

A while ago (two years??), many of the printers that at one time offered an embedded OCR feature were updated to remove that option.  No, we were not told why, though the change might have been due to licensing or compatibility issues.  ?

Other printers (withing this general time frame) might have never offered the embedded OCR the option.

Your printer, when it was introduced, came with the option to enable "HP+" service / contract --

• HP+ adds an extra year to the (then available) original printer Warranty
• HP+ adds premium features to the HP Smart application.
• HP+ changes the HP Smart menu to "Orange" to differentiate the HP Smart HP+ menu from the original HP Smart menu.

One of these premium features: 

Scan / Save to Cloud as  "Searchable PDF" - a form of OCR software.

What about now?

Not sure --

Certainly the printer is (by now) out of Warranty --

There is no way to "extend" or change an expired Warranty.

Can HP+ be enabled on the printer after this much time?

Unknown.

Too, even were it possible to enable HP+, doing so includes other changes that impact how you use the printer.

Read, decide.

IF interested, then perhaps try to enable HP+

Reminder -- Disregard any mention of extending the Warranty

 User Guide – HP OfficeJet Pro 9010e Series

Page 29

Excerpted from the User Guide for an HP+ eligible printer

Requirements for HP+ printers

This topic describes the requirements for HP+ printers.

Keep the printer connected to the Internet

HP+ printers are cloud-connected devices that must remain connected to the Internet in order to function. The
Internet connection enables the printer to deliver HP+ specific app features and firmware updates.

During setup, you must connect the printer to the Internet using a supported network connection. After setup, you can print using a USB cable connection, if desired, but the printer must still be connected to the Internet.

Use Original HP cartridges

Original HP cartridges are cartridges manufactured and sold by HP in official HP packaging. If non-Original HP
supplies or refilled cartridges are installed, HP+ printers will not operate as expected.

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Reminder

An HP Instant Ink subscription is not required as part of the HP+ setup or HP+ service.

HP+ > Benefits, Requirements, Your Responsibilities

READ about HP+

 HP+ Printing – Website / Information / FAQ

Scroll down on page to “Top Questions”

Set up / enable HP+

HP+ printer setup (HP Smart app)

 Read >>> About HP Smart Advance for HP+ printers

And

 HP printers - Using advanced scanning features (HP Smart app)

 For example,

• HP Smart Advance features include Text Extract, Scribble, Book, Multi-Item, and ID Card.
• Document Sections
  • Save scans as searchable or editable text files
  • Scan pages from a book or magazine
  • Extract and edit text from scans
  • Scan multiple items at once
  • Scan and combine both sides of an ID card
  • Add notes or signatures to scans
  • Use the automated scan quality features

FAQ

• What is the HP Smart App and its requirements?
• What if my cloud printer is missing, offline, or unavailable in the HP Smart app?
• What do I do if the advanced scan features are mission (HP Smart app)?
• Which non-HP+ printers are eligible for HP Smart Advance?

Remote Printing

If not done, follow up by reading the appropriate FAQ section in HP Printers - Print Anywhere with the HP Smart App

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“Print Anywhere” Supported on Select non-HP+ printers and HP+ Printers with HP+ enabled

  HP Printers - Print Anywhere with the HP Smart App

And

Watch Video >  How to use the Print Anywhere feature in the HP Smart App | HP Support

Minute 2.07 – “To use Print Anywhere”

NOTE:  If a print job is blocked for more than 5 minutes, the HP Smart app cancels the job automatically.

FAQ > Section:  How do I disable or enable Print Anywhere or Private Pickup?

FAQ > Section: Which non-HP+ printers are eligible for HP Smart Advance?

Important Reference:  About HP Smart Advance for HP printers

HP Smart Advance is a productivity tool in the HP Smart app that offers advanced scanning and other document processing features. HP Smart Advance is available on eligible HP printers.

AND

HP printers - Using advanced scanning features (HP Smart app)

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Example - HP+ Printer - HP Smart - Shortcuts - Save to Cloud - PDF

HP_Smart_Shortcuts_Cloud_Save_PDF_9

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References / Resources

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

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NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

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Open 

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 Enter the device type and model name of your HP product

OR

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OR

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[mixer3006]

Thank ypu! Have not used it yet, but now see an option to select OCR!

[Dragon-Fur]

@mixer3006 

Excellent - 

You are welcome.

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