Scanning multiple pages through feeder to .pdf HP Envy 7900

[Rwhb]

How do you scan multiple page documents via the feeder to .pdf? Is double sided scanning possible?

[Dragon-Fur]

@Rwhb 

Welcome to the HP Community Forum.

Automatic 2-sided scan is not supported on the Envy.

That said, the task can be done manually using the HP Smart Application or HP Scan (part of the full driver printer software).

References / How-to

HP Printers - How to Scan

Videos

HP Envy Inspire 7955e All In One printer : Scan a 2 sided document with HP Smart app

and

HP Officejet Pro 8025 | 8025e | 8020 | 8035 Printer : Scan 2 sided document using HP Scan

Gallery

"Technology Tips" Envy Inspire - Scan

Not related to Scan - worth a look...

HP Envy Inspire 7220e 7255e All In One printer How to print a 2 sided 4x6 photo or Duplex Photo

This tutorial shows how to print a 2-sided 4x6 inch photo on the HP Envy Inspire 7955e printer.

The HP Envy Inspire supports 5x5, 5x7, 4x6 Photo Duplex, 4x12 Panorama as well as Letter and A4 photo prints.

Example in the video uses supported HP Matte Photo Paper

and

HP Envy Inspire 7255e | 7955e All In One printer How to print a Borderless 4x12 Panoramic Photo

Example Specification sheet for the series:

Product Specifications for the HP ENVY Inspire 7920e All-in-One Printer (242Q0B)

Scanning options (ADF)

Single-Sided

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[Rwhb]

Ok thanks. while I understand about double sided scanning. The main issue is multiple page scanning to pdf. 

A single page scans OK. but I cannot get the system to scan multiple pages through the sheet feeder. The pages feed, but on a single page pdf is produced?

[Dragon-Fur]

@Rwhb 

OK, Perhaps I did not understand the initial question.

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@Rwhb wrote:
How do you scan multiple page documents via the feeder to .pdf? Is double sided scanning possible?

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Ok thanks. while

I understand about double sided scanning.

The main issue is multiple page scanning to pdf. 

A single page scans OK. but

I cannot get the system to scan multiple pages through the sheet feeder.

The pages feed, but on a single page pdf is produced?

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First, you did ask about 2-sided scanning --

Answered - Printer does not support automatic 2-sided scanning.

Do you have a 2-sided document you want to scan?

or

Do you have a single-sided document you want to scan?

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" I cannot get the system to scan multiple pages through the sheet feeder. "

Are you having trouble scanning multiple sheets? 

Does "Cannot" mean the ADF is not working?

Is the ADF is not feeding the sheets through one at a time?

Answer

Clean the ADF in the printer:  Automatic document feeder does not pick paper or feeds too many sheets

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" The pages feed, but on a single page pdf is produced?

Do the sheets feed through the ADF?

If yes,

The ADF is working 

Are you asking a question:  " Is a single page PDF is produced? " 

Answer

If you WANT single page documents created from multiple sheet scan, HP Smart is not the right tool for the job.  

Use HP Scan and separate the job into single documents.

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OR

Are you not asking a question --

Are you stating:

Each scanned sheet is creating a separate PDF file.

You want to scan all pages using the ADF into a single PDF document.

For example,

You are scanning a single sided document of more than one page to create a single PDF file

Answer

In this case you do not need any "add page" tricks -- using HP Smart, the pages will naturally form a single document

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OR

You are scanning a duplex (double sided) document

You want each side of each page scanned

AND

You want all sides of all pages saved into a single PDF document

Answer

In this case you must use the scan-one-page-flip-Add-Page method

Did you watch the video?

HP Envy Inspire 7955e All In One printer : Scan a 2 sided document with HP Smart app

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What if?

Don't want to use HP Smart?

Answer

Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software  (ask if you need help to do that).

Use HP Scan to scan a 2-sided document into a single PDF.

Watch Video -

How to scan 2-sided document using HP Scan

Video explains how to use installed software HP Scan to scan a 2-sided document into one PDF file:

HP Officejet Pro 8025 | 8025e | 8020 | 8035 Printer : Scan 2 sided document using HP Scan

AND

Another model -

HP Envy Photo 7855 : Scan a 2 sided document and save as PDF document 

Read the How-to document:

HP Printers - How to Scan

FAQ > Topic  Scan multi-page two-sided documents (HP Scan for Windows)

Partial Excerpt

• Search Windows for your printer model name and number to open HP Printer Assistant. On the Scan tab, click Scan a Document or Photo to open HP Scan.

• Select Scan Shortcuts > Everyday Scan.

• In the shortcuts settings, select Document Feeder if loaded in the Source menu, and then select 2-sided (manual) in the Page Sides menu.

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• After scanning the first sides, a prompt with instructions on how to scan the other sides of the document displays. Click OK to scan the other sides.

  The pages are automatically arranged in the correct order.

• Select PDF as the file type, select a location to save the file to, and then click Save.

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What if?

Use HP Scan to scan a multiple page document and (deliberately) separate each scanned page into a separate document

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If I think of another way to answer what I think you are asking, I will post back.

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[Rwhb]

Wow what an answer!

The answer is I need to do both as I deal with all sorts of documents.

So I do not have HP scan - I have HP smart - which sometimes is not! This does not have the tabs you indicate.

I will now find and install.

Thanks for your help.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Rwhb 

You are welcome.

Help to Check / Install the full driver printer software

We do not know which of the Inspire printer models you have --

After the check, this method uses the Easy Start home page as a starting point.

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>>> Check / Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software

The full driver provides the foundation on which other programs and printing software depend.

The driver includes HP Scan – HP Scan supports scanning / saving / printing your scan content.

Preparation

If you have not done so,

In addition to the HP Smart application,

Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software for the printer.

HP Smart and other print software / applications benefit from having the full driver installed.

Make sure your VPN is switched Off when installing the HP Smart application or the printer software.

Printer Software Check - Is the full driver printer software installed?

Notes

When the full driver printer software is installed,

Find the printer software listed in Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features.

The installation of the full printer software adds shortcut icons to the Desktop.

• The Printer Assistant is named for the printer and provides access to Print , Scan , and Tools
• HP Scan is named for itself and provides a direct call to the HP Scan software.
• Where supported, when installed as part of the HP Smart application, HP Smart Printing is a modern style print driver that supports printing for Images and Documents.

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Next...

If… (already) Installed and the Software is out of date or is not working

NOTE:  If the printer software shows installed but is not working as expected, remove and reload the software.

NOTE:  Windows 11

Windows Start > Search for Control Panel and open

Uninstall the printer software from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features

Restart the computer and log in

What if?

If software will not uninstall, appears to be removed and is “still hanging around” after you uninstall / Restart...

Microsoft:  Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed

OR

Revo Uninstaller (Free version)

then

Restart the computer and log in

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Next,

Install a fresh copy of the Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software

Restart the computer and log in

Reminder:  If using USB, disconnect the USB printer cable between the printer and the computer before installing software.  (Re)Connect the USB cable when instructed to do so near the end of the installation procedure.

Method - Use the Easy Start Software to Install HP Smart and / or the Full Feature / Full Driver Software

• Open  Home Page - HP Easy Start >> Click to open Category Software and Drivers 
• Download and Save the current version of the Easy Start Software installation package to install your print software

Easy Start can be used to install your printer software and / or the HP Smart application.

If you would like to do so,

If the HP Smart Application is not installed, Get a new copy of the application from the Microsoft Store

OR

If you want to install the full driver printer software, choose the "Full Software and Drivers" option during the installation procedure.

Basic Instructions - Install the Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software

Preparation

• If the printer software is still / already installed, Uninstall the printer software  from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features > Restart the computer and log in – Reference Uninstall HP printer software and drivers

>>> After the printer software is uninstalled, check that the printer is not still lurking in Devices and Printers.

If the printer is listed, Right-Click on the printer and "Remove" > Restart the computer and sign in.

• If using VPN, shut it off to install software.  NOTE >> If you don’t know what this is, you are not using a VPN – ignore this part.

• Reminder:  If using USB cable between printer and computer, disconnect the cable before installing software.  Later... Connect the cable when instructed (near the end of the installation procedure).

• Observation:  It is possible (assuming your Wireless Network is stable) that using a Wireless connection to install the printer software might work better than using an Ethernet Connection.   Personal choice - the Wireless connection method is recommended when you face insurmountable issues installing the software.

Installation

• Download and Save the Full Feature Software installation package or the Easy Start Software
• Open File Explorer
• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the installation file  (likely Downloads)
• Right-Click on the installation package and “Run as Administrator”
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

If using Easy Start

• Skip any extra software / offers you do not want – Wording varies as does the number of times you have to “skip” or opt-out of various options.
• When asked, opt for "Full Software and Drivers" (exact wording might vary).
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• If after the Full Software and Drivers option is selected, the installation terminates (suddenly stops and disappears – never comes back): Open your Downloads folder > Look for and Right-Click on the full Web installation package and “Run as Administrator”

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Preparation > Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

UNCHECK (clear box) Let Windows manage my default printer

Select (Left-Click) your printer from the list of printers > Manage > Set as Default

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Additional Scan software options

After having installed the full driver, the following are also compatible with your printer software and your Windows 10.

NAPS2 – “Not Another PDF Scanner” (Free – Donations gladly accepted by the NAPS2 organization)

• Download-Save-Install >  NAPS2 
• Not another PDF Scanner – free program scans PDF files and image(s) as .jpeg or PDF file(s).
• Not always simple “Plug and Play”, nonetheless, this free software is powerful and configurable.
• NAPS2 might require that the full driver printer software is installed.

Notes

• Includes an OCR feature – may need Ghostscript add-on (See NAPS2 forum entry)
• Read the Support pages for information
• Read the Getting Started guide
• Combining files?  Read the Command Line Usage guide > Select Combining and Converting Files
• NAPS2 might support higher resolutions while still using the ADF

HP Scan and Capture

Available from the Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher

Download-Save-Install   HP Scan and Capture

 Description

HP Scan and Capture is a simple and fun application that captures photos or documents from any* HP scanning device or your computer's built-in camera.  These images can be previewed, edited, saved, and shared to other applications.

HP Scan and Capture features an adjustable screen size.

* NOTE:  The correct HP print software drivers for your scanner must be installed from HP's Support Website.

Click Start (windows key) > Open the All Apps List > scroll the list 

Open Category HP

Find and open the HP Scan and Capture application

Optional

Right-Click on the application and PIN to Start

Application controls / options

Settings > Apps > Apps and Features

Scroll / Search for HP Scan and Capture

Left-click on the App for options associated with this app.

If available, Click Advanced for additional controls.

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Windows Scan – Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher

• “Get” the application from the Store >  Windows Scan
• Help File:  Install and use a scanner in Windows 10

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