Where to get updated HPScan.exe

[Mark180]

Where can I download an updated version of HPScan.exe?  When I install the "latest" drivers for my MPF M277dw printer the driver page says that it was updated in 2022, the copywrite on the install app in 2013 and the HPScan.exe file is 2014.  The HPScan.exe file is version 35.0.173.51635.  I was previously using a different HP printer and it installed version 38.8.1942.18339 from 2018.  When I try to use the later version of HPScan.exe it does not find my the M277dw printer.

[MarosF]

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-Setup-Software-Drivers/Terrible-HP-support/td-p/8369713

[Dragon-Fur]

@Mark180 

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Printer model introduced 2015

The full driver package was "repackaged" as described in the Fixes section of the Driver page.

Full Solution Software - Installation Package - Information and Download

HP Color LaserJet Pro M277 Printer series Full Software and PCL 6 Driver 

Except for the removed OCR, the rest of the software was not likely impacted (updated or changed) by the change in packaging.

HP Scan is part of the Full Solution / Full Driver printer software in which it is packaged.

HP Scan can be started separately from the Printer Assistant.   You likely know this - included simply as FYI for those reading...

HP Scan is not a stand alone software.  It is installed with the full driver printer software.

In general, you cannot mix-and-match versions of the HP Scan executable outside of the full driver printer software.

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The Exception to the Rule

There is an old HP Scan "extended" version available that can sometimes be added and used in conjunction with the installed full driver printer software.  This is not "new" software.  IF it is useful at all, HP Scan Extended might add features that are not found in the original HP Scan packaged with your full driver.  HP Scan Extended can be installed by itself - it is not truly "stand alone"  -- you must have already installed the full driver printer software to use HP Scan Extended. 

HP Scan Extended

• Download-Save-Install

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/scanners/HPScanExt/HPScanExt.msi

• HPSE is a subset an older Full Feature Software suite. 
• HPSE features are very similar to the HP Scan Software released after 2015.
• Although HPSE appears to be a separate software, HPSE is dependent on the infrastructure provided by the Full Feature Software (full driver).  The Full Feature Software for your printer should be installed before installing and using HPSE.
  • OPTIONAL:  Add HP Scan Extended shortcut to Taskbar / Send to Desktop / Pin to Start
    • Open File Explorer > Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP Scan Extended\bin
    • Right-Click HPScan.exe > Select Pin to Taskbar
    • Right-Click HPScan.exe > Select Send to Desktop (Create a Shortcut)
    • Right-Click HPScan.exe > Select Pin to Start

• HP Scan Extended features include (and are not limited to): Single, Multiple scans, Image and PDF scans, Email as PDF / JPEG, Source selection, Page Size choices include Auto-Detect (extracts image / document boundary).  Might include OCR (Save as Editable Text).

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Age itself is not an indication of whether the software works with the printer for which it is intended.

What else?

At this writing,

There is a Firmware Update available (release date 14-Feb-2022).

If you have not done so,

Consider updating the printer Firmware.

HP LaserJet Pro M277 series Firmware Update Utility 

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