Changing Scan to Computer Default Folder

[deanst]

I have a new HP Officejet Pro 8710.  I am using the Scan-to-Computer function on the printer to scan a document to my MacBook (running MacOS 10.13).  It appears that the software automatically defaults to storing the scan in my Pictures folder on my MacBook.  How can I change this to a different folder?  Thanks

[The_Fossette]

Hi @deanst,

Welcome to the HP Forums!

Thank you for posting your query on this forum, it's a great place to find answers.

I reviewed your post and I understand that you want to know how to change the default scan folder.

Don’t worry, I assure you I will try my best to get this sorted.

Follow the steps in the below article to change the default scan folder.

http://hp.care/2CegctF

NOTE: Follow the steps under “How do I scan documents or photos into the Mac?”

Let me know how it goes and you have a great day!

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[deanst · Accepted solution]

Thanks...but that link explains how to change the saved-to directory when you initiate a scan from your computer...which is fairly obvious.  I was asking how to change the default saved-to directory when you initiate the scan from the printer.

That said, I figured it out:   Launch the HP Utility application on your Mac.  Select Scan to Computer.  Select Edit Scan Tasks.  Select a task (e.g. Save to PDF)...click Edit.  Change the Scan To setting (and any other setting you want to).  Click on Save.

Not sure why it needs to be this hard to find...

[The_Fossette]

Hi @deanst,

Thank you for posting back.

Perfect, I am really glad to hear that!

If any other questions arise, please feel free to write back to me.

To simply say thanks, please click the "Thumbs Up" button to give me a Kudos to appreciate my efforts to help. 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.

Cheers!

[sweeeetea]

Thank you for asking / answering this - I had the same exact question so I googled it. Your question / response was the first to pop up and fix my prob!

[deanst]

Glad to have been of service!