Why is it a requirement to have an HP account to use my own printer in my own house on my own Networ

[MI8606]

Why is it a requirement to have an HP account to use my own printer in my own house on my own Network

[Dragon-Fur]

@MI8606 

Welcome to the HP Community Forum.

"Why?"

If you are referring to using the HP Smart application in Windows,

Answer:  The application requires that you sign in to use the app.

In every case that I am aware,

Using HP Smart in Windows is optional.

What to do?

Install the Full Feature Software

Full Driver printer software includes HP Scan.

• HP Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software - supports printing and scanning from the web, printing in in other software and programs (for example, Word), and provides access to the full range of Printing Preferences / Shortcuts.  The full driver adds at least two shortcuts to the Desktop:  Printer Assistant and HP Scan.  If the printer model includes built-in Fax hardware, the software supports the setup and use of the Fax driver.  No Sign-in required.

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