Change default scan destination

[scan111]

Why does HP set the default scan location to "Pictures". I never want to save a scan to pictures ....I scan documents only want to save to Documents without me having to always change (and think about changing ) it>.

 Any suggestions?  Thanks

[DavidSMP]

Hi @scan111,

[DavidSMP]

Hi @scan111,

Welcome to the HP support forums. Good day.:) I understand that you require assistance with changing the default location of the scanned document to documents folder.       I will be a delight to assist you with this.

Terrific description and great diagnosis of the issue before posting. Kudos to you on that score. 🙂 You are a valued HP customer and I take it as a privilege to share this platform with you. 🙂

For better clarity and to assist you better, I would require more information regarding this.

• Did you try changing settings on your Mac PC?
• Are you scanning from ADF or the flatbed?

For a start please try these steps:

1. In the menu bar, click the Apple icon ().

2. Click System Preferences.

3. Click Print & Fax or Print & Scan.

4. Click the name of your printer, and then click Open Print Queue.

5. Click Printer Setup or Settings, click Utility, and then click Open Printer Utility.

6. Under Scan Settings, click Scan to Computer.

7. Select the Scan Tasks tab, select the task you want to modify, and then click Edit.

8. In the Move Finder Items section, select the required target folder, and then click OK.

      NOTE:

   You can also click Other to select a custom folder destination.

For further assistance regarding this, please visit this link: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c04311989  to try and resolve the issue.

Please keep me posted. I will keep a watch for your reply.

Hope this helps.  Let me know how this goes. I genuinely hope the issue gets resolved without hassles and the unit works great. 🙂  Please reach out for any issues and I'll be there to assist you.  🙂

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 If this helps, please mark this as “Accepted Solution” as it will help several others with the same issue to get it resolved without hassles. 🙂

Take care now and have a splendid week ahead. 🙂