SCANNER

[CJ2051]

I NEED TO SET UP MY SCANNER AND SCANNER ICON ON MY DESKTOP. I HAVE THE HP DESKJET 4200E ALL IN ONE PRINTER SERIES. THANKS.

[Garp_senchau]

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[Garp_senchau]

Hi @CJ2051, Welcome to HP Support Community,

Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue

Install the Printer/Scanner Drivers

• Download Drivers: First, ensure you have the latest drivers for your HP DeskJet 4200e.
  • Go to the official HP support page: HP DeskJet 4200e Drivers
  • Select the correct operating system (Windows, macOS, etc.).
  • Download the recommended software and drivers for your printer.
• Install the Drivers: Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install both the printer and scanner drivers.
  • Make sure to choose the full driver installation option to get the software for scanning as well.

Connect Your Printer/Scanner

• USB Connection: If you’re connecting via USB, plug the cable from the printer into an available USB port on your computer. Ensure that the printer is powered on.
• Wireless Connection: If you prefer a wireless setup, follow these steps:
  • Connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network by following the instructions in the printer's manual or using the HP Smart app (available for both Windows and mobile devices).
  • After that, connect your computer to the same Wi-Fi network.

Set Up HP Smart Software 

• Install HP Smart (Recommended for managing scanning and printing tasks):
  • Download HP Smart from the Microsoft Store (Windows) or the App Store (macOS).
  • Open the app and follow the prompts to add your printer.
  • You will also be able to access scanning features from this app, including setting up shortcuts for scanning tasks.

[Garp_senchau]

Create a Scanner Icon on Your Desktop (For Windows)

• Option 1: Manually Creating a Scanner Shortcut:
  1. Search for the scanner app:
     • Click on Start Menu and type "Windows Scan" (for the built-in scanner app in Windows) or the name of the software installed by HP.
  2. Create a shortcut:
     • Right-click on the software icon in the search results.
     • Select Open file location.
     • In the file location folder, right-click on the app and select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).
• Option 2: Using HP Smart:
  • Open HP Smart and look for the scanner options.
  • You can drag or pin the scanner icon to your Start Menu or Taskbar, making it easier to access.

Testing the Scanner

• Open the Scan software (depending on your setup).
• Place a document or image on the scanner bed.
• Select the scanning preferences (color, resolution, format).
• Press Scan to test the scanner's functionality.

Create a Shortcut for Easy Access (If Using HP Smart)

• Pin to Taskbar: If you use the HP app frequently, right-click the HP software and choose Pin to Taskbar for easy access.
• Pin to Start: Right-click on the software and select Pin to Start to create a tile in the Start menu for quick scanning.

I hope these steps help resolve the issue

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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