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HP Smart is available for supported Devices and supported Operating System / versions from the Apps Store for the particular device type.
HP Smart - App Stores
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HP Smart - Windows - Application - Details / How-to / FAQ / NOTES
HP Smart is an application that supports print and scan for PDF and Photos / Images.
The app is available in the Microsoft Store
OR (same thing)
Open the Homepage / Support Website for your printer
Category Software & Drivers > Section Install HP Smart app to complete setup and support
-- Beware –
Any HP application you install should be sourced from “HP”.
What? Fakes have been discovered on at least one Mobile App Store –
Check who is providing the application >> “HP Inc.”
If you can’t tell, ask or use the Homepage method to download and install the HP Smart application.
Instructions...
>>> How to Use >>> HP printer setup (HP Smart app)
>>> Terms of Use >>> HP Smart – formally HP Connected – Services Terms of Use
NOTES:
- Read the Terms of Use document to understand the conditions of using HP Smart products. For example, in the HP Smart application, find the link in HP Smart > Settings (gear) > About > Click on the link for Terms of Use
- Read FAQ - including - What are the requirements to set up a printer using the HP Smart app?
- If using VPN >>Disconnect from Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection before downloading.
- Turn on Wi-Fi on your computer or mobile device and connect to your network. If the computer is connected to the network with an Ethernet cable, temporarily disconnect the cable and use the Wi-Fi connection during the setup.
- Enable Bluetooth for an HP Smart app setup: Enable Bluetooth on your computer or mobile device so that HP Smart can detect the printer during the setup. Source: How to scan with an HP printer > FAQ > Why can't I connect my wireless printer or scan over the network?
- HP Smart requires that you sign into the application using your HP Account credentials.
- When working through a Browser to access HP Smart, be sure you have Cookies enabled. If cookies are enabled and you are having trouble, clear Cache and Cookies. And / Or … Try a different Browser – assign that Browser as the Default. (Note: Chrome not working? Use / Assign a different default Browser.)
- Where possible, HP Smart benefits (likes) having the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software installed. For example, full driver provides access to Shortcuts and Printing Preferences.
- “Share” to email – Before using Share, add your sender email address to the standard Windows Mail application (not New Outlook).
- Document includes the HP Smart application download links for Windows and Mobile devices, plus an FAQ section to assist with questions / issues.
- FAQ examples
- What are the requirements to use the HP Smart app? (OS version requirements)
- Which printers are compatible with the HP Smart app?
- Why do I need to sign in or create an account to use the HP Smart app features?
- Which languages does the HP Smart app support?
- Older versions of the HP Smart app no longer support the required login feature.
- Update the application to the latest version to access / use HP Smart
- FAQ examples
Help Here: Unable to download and install the HP Smart printer app
and
Check / Update >> Every device (computer(s) and / or mobile) where HP Smart is installed should be running the latest version of the HP Smart application available for that device platform (Operating System / Version).
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Message Content References
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Mobile Printing – Mobile Options for Printers
Start here
Print from your Android, iOS, or Amazon Fire device with the HP Mobile printing app.
Open the section for your printer series > Find your printer and supported applications.
HP Printers - Mobile Printing Solutions Compatible with HP Printers
Note:
This list only includes consumer printers.
If you have an HP Enterprise printer, go to
HP LaserJet, HP OfficeJet Enterprise, HP PageWide - Printers that can use mobile printing solutions
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HP Smart (Mobile) >>> Download / Install - How-to and FAQ
HP printer setup (HP Smart app)
Read the FAQs
For example:
What is the HP Smart app and its requirements?
And / or
What if my cloud printer is missing, offline, or unavailable in the HP Smart app?
And / or
Why can't I connect my wireless printer or print over the network?
>>> Terms of Use >>> HP Smart – formally HP Connected – Services Terms of Use
Reminders -- Initial Connection
- Your Mobile device (tablet, phone) must be on the same network as the printer.
- On that mobile device, Location Services and Bluetooth should both be switched ON
-- Be Aware –
Any HP application you install should be sourced from “HP”.
What? Fakes have been discovered on at least one Mobile App Store –
Check who is providing the application >> “HP Inc.”
If you can’t tell, ask or use the Homepage method (if using Windows) to download and install the HP Smart application.
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References / Resources
HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources
Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
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