Pin quick start icon to task bar - Windows 10 laptop

[SSIdrifter]

Hello, I recently upgraded the hardware in my Windows 10 laptop and now I’ve lost the icon on my task bar to do a quick start of my HP OfficeJet 7740 all-in-one printer.  Help please & thanks.

[Nal_NR]

Hi @SSIdrifter,

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

I'd be glad to help you! 

I understand how inconvenient it must be to lose quick access to your printer after your hardware upgrade—let’s work together to get that quick-start icon back on your taskbar.

• Do you still have the HP printer software (e.g., HP Smart or HP Print Assistant) installed on your laptop?
• Can you still access the printer and its features through the Control Panel or the HP Smart app, or has the connection to the printer been disrupted entirely?
• Did the previous quick-start icon open a specific app (e.g., HP Smart) or take you directly to a feature like scanning or printing?

Let's try these steps.

Reinstall HP Printer Software:

• Visit the HP support website and download the latest software for the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740.
• Reinstall it, which should restore the quick-start options and potentially the taskbar icon.

Locate and Pin the Application:

• Open the Start Menu and search for the HP software you used previously (e.g., HP Smart, HP Printer Assistant).
• Right-click on the app and select Pin to Taskbar.

Check Taskbar Settings:

• Right-click the taskbar and go to Taskbar Settings.
• Ensure the setting for showing pinned icons is enabled and there’s enough space for new icons.

Manually Add the Icon:

• Navigate to the folder where the HP software is installed (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\).
• Find the application executable (e.g., HPSmart.exe or PrinterAssistant.exe).
• Right-click on it, select Pin to Taskbar, and rename it for clarity if needed.

Verify Printer Connection:

• Open Devices and Printers from the Control Panel.
• Ensure the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 is listed as a connected device. If not, re-add it using Add a Printer and test to confirm full functionality.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance

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