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HP 3700

Where does the 3700 app live? I want to create a desktop icon for it.

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@CMatisse 

 

If the "app" to which you refer is the HP Smart for Windows application, 

If you can settle for having the application "PIN".

HP Smart can be PINNED  to both Windows Start and on the Taskbar.

 

Windows key > All Apps > Scroll to category "H"

Right-Click on HP Smart > More > select from available options.

 

Explanation:

The problem is not "where" the application lives,  it has more to do with container control.

Unlike software, applications do not open / execute in a way that allows them to be dropped onto the Desktop as shortcuts.

 

HP Smart for Windows

 

HP Smart is an application available in the Microsoft Store

 

Learn how to use HP Smart on your Windows 10 computer.

Open the Software and Drivers Support Website for your printer > Check the Box Get the App

OR

HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)

NOTE:  Website includes the HP Smart software for Windows and Mobile devices, plus an FAQ section to assist with questions / issues

 

HP Smart Tasks for Windows and HP Smart Mobile

Where available, Smart Tasks can be configured for several print tasks.

  • Print: Send a print job to your printer.
  • Email: Send an email message or attachments.
  • Save to: Save a file to a cloud storage account, such as Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.

 

Printer  Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

Open Support Home

Enter the name of your HP device

 

Thank you for participating in our HP Community.

We are a volunteer community workforce dedicated to supporting HP technology

Click Thumbs Up to say Thank You for the help.

If the answer helped resolve your issue, Click "Accept as Solution" .

 

 

 

Dragon-Fur

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@CMatisse 

 

If the "app" to which you refer is the HP Smart for Windows application, 

If you can settle for having the application "PIN".

HP Smart can be PINNED  to both Windows Start and on the Taskbar.

 

Windows key > All Apps > Scroll to category "H"

Right-Click on HP Smart > More > select from available options.

 

Explanation:

The problem is not "where" the application lives,  it has more to do with container control.

Unlike software, applications do not open / execute in a way that allows them to be dropped onto the Desktop as shortcuts.

 

HP Smart for Windows

 

HP Smart is an application available in the Microsoft Store

 

Learn how to use HP Smart on your Windows 10 computer.

Open the Software and Drivers Support Website for your printer > Check the Box Get the App

OR

HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)

NOTE:  Website includes the HP Smart software for Windows and Mobile devices, plus an FAQ section to assist with questions / issues

 

HP Smart Tasks for Windows and HP Smart Mobile

Where available, Smart Tasks can be configured for several print tasks.

  • Print: Send a print job to your printer.
  • Email: Send an email message or attachments.
  • Save to: Save a file to a cloud storage account, such as Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.

 

Printer  Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

Open Support Home

Enter the name of your HP device

 

Thank you for participating in our HP Community.

We are a volunteer community workforce dedicated to supporting HP technology

Click Thumbs Up to say Thank You for the help.

If the answer helped resolve your issue, Click "Accept as Solution" .

 

 

 

Dragon-Fur

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Thank you. I've pinned it to Start.

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@CMatisse 

 

Excellent.

You are welcome.

 

Stay Safe.

 



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We are a volunteer community workforce dedicated to supporting HP technology.

 

Dragon-Fur

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