need Hp scanning software for my 8120e

[GrassEpsom1]

wont allow scan to computer without  HP Scanning software

[Dragon-Fur]

@GrassEpsom1 

Welcome to the HP Community --

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@GrassEpsom1 wrote:

wont allow scan to computer without  HP Scanning software

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That is correct --

For your printer and supported versions of Windows --

Manage Scan to Computer is enabled using the Scan Assistant.

The Scan Assistant shortcut icon is installed with the full driver printer software.

There are other scan options - 

This particular feature does require that you install the full driver.

NOTE

If you have already installed your full driver printer software and need only to enable Scan to Computer, scroll down to Sample - Printer Assistant / Scan Assistant and other shortcuts / icons

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Printer Software - Full Driver

Web Pack Installation - Web Page - Full Driver Printer Software

HP OfficeJet Pro 8120 series EasyStart Printer Setup Software - Offline Use Only 

Download, Save, and Install.

After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

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               Installed Software

Containers, Shortcuts on the Desktop

            What about HP Scan?

Once installed, the full driver printer software will have added one of two "container" shortcuts on the Desktop:

• Printer Assistant - named for the printer model

OR

On newer printers and when the new full driver printer software no longer supports the Printer Assistant:

• Scan Assistant - named for itself

Example - Various Printer related Shortcut icons on the Desktop

Printer_Assistant_Scan_Assistant_Shortcut_Icons_on_Desktop_11

Next,

The full driver printer software, once installed, will have added a shortcut icon for HP Scan. 

The shortcut for HP Scan that is part of the full driver might be named for the printer model.

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HP Universal Scan Software - Optional

Separately -- Supported on this printer and Windows 11

Installation of the HP Universal Scan Software adds an "HP Scan" self-named shortcut icon to the Desktop.

NOTE

If you have installed the full driver printer software, you do not need to install HP Universal Scan -- the version of HP Scan that installs with the software for this printer is a functional match to the HP Universal Software.

That said, if you can't stand it, the system will tolerate installing both the full driver and the HP Universal Scan software.

HP Universal Scan Software

Printer Model and Operating System version Dependent >>

When the software is installed, HP Universal Scan Software adds a self-named HP Scan software shortcut to the Desktop.

Note

Where supported, HPUSS can be installed as standalone or installed after the full feature / full solution printer software.

Open website  HP Universal Scan Full Feature Software 

If needful, choose a different OS > Open all

Find / Download / Save / Install HP Universal Scan – Full Feature Software and Driver Webpack 

After the software is installed, Restart the computer and sign in. 

General Example - HP Universal Scan / New Format HP Scan

HP_Universal_Scan_PDF_More_Destination_1

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Sample - Printer Assistant / Scan Assistant and other shortcuts / icons

Example - Installed Apps / Software - Shortcut icons on the Desktop

Printer Assistant OR Scan Assistant shortcuts (printer model dependent)

HP Scan shortcuts

Location of Apps / full driver (when installed)

Manage Scan to Computer

HP_Printer_Assistant_HP_Scan_Assistant_5

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Message Content References

Technology Tips - Video Gallery from our HP Expert greenturtle

 Technology Tips– YouTube Video Help for Printers

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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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Open 

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OR

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OR

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