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05-31-2016 12:42 PM - edited 05-31-2016 01:38 PM
Hi,
How do I restore Laserjet M1212nf MFP ability to scan to pdf format?
Used to be able to (that's why I bought it) but that option/function was lost along the way.
Kind regards,
Dan
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06-02-2016 12:15 AM
Hi,
Thanks for the feedback.
Can you try this alternative software :
HP Scan Extended
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/scanners/HPScanExt/HPScanExt.msi
Once it's downloaded and installed, go to Start > All Programs > HP > HP Scan Extended > Run "HP Scan Extended"
Let us know if that works.
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05-31-2016 08:08 PM
Hi,
Thanks for using the HP forum. We'd like to suggest that you uninstall and reinstall your printer software.
Please Uninstall and Reinstall the FULL feature software following these steps:
1. Download and save the FULL feature software (do not install it online)
2. Uninstall the software in your computer
3. Install the FULL feature “Saved” software
After reinstalling, that should fix your Scan to PDF issue.
Hope that helps!
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06-01-2016 03:15 PM
Thanks Professor,
Followed the recommended process to no avail; still don't have pdf capability.
Previously had tried reloaded driver from disk which didn't give me pdf capability either.
Puzzled...
ANy other ideas?
06-02-2016 12:15 AM
Hi,
Thanks for the feedback.
Can you try this alternative software :
HP Scan Extended
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/scanners/HPScanExt/HPScanExt.msi
Once it's downloaded and installed, go to Start > All Programs > HP > HP Scan Extended > Run "HP Scan Extended"
Let us know if that works.
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06-03-2016 07:23 PM
Hi @Dan5462
Glad to hear that your issue is resolved and all is working well now.
Have a nice day!
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06-03-2016 07:24 PM
Hi @MelWolf
Thanks for using the HP Forum.
For a start, could you uninstall and reinstall your FULL feature software?
Which printer model are you using?
Thanks.
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11-16-2017 04:22 PM
I have an M476 which used to scan .pdf's but has lost the ability. I followed all the instructions in this thread, uninstalled, reinstalled, installed the print extension, and rebooted with no success at regaining .pdf scanning ability. Kindly suggest a fix. Thanks