Change "HP Smart > Scan" Default Destination Folder & Filename

[JudyCalif2021]

On my Macbook Pro (using a HP MFP m477fnw printer), I want to use the HP Smart "Scan" function instead of using HP Easy Scan or OSX generic scanner for multiple reasons (e.g. HP Smart actually interfaces with my default email program correctly).  But the ONE thing I can't find on the HP Smart "Scan" feature is how to change the default destination (save) folder when I'm scanning.

It DOES allow me to RECHOOSE each time, but neither remembers the last used location, nor shows any way to change the default destination folder.

Is there any way?

[Dragon-Fur]

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Well, there is a way to do part of it perhaps: HP Smart Shortcuts

Not sure about your particular printer.  My Laser printer skill set is limited...

The following does explain the "select the destination" setup using Shortcuts (formally Smart Tasks).

HP Smart for Mac

 HP Printers - Install and Use the HP Smart App (Mac)

Section 2 - Use the HP Smart App

Scroll down to To learn about other app features, select one of the following links: 

and select the link to open the document on Shortcuts

For example

HP Smart Shortcuts (formally Smart Tasks) for Windows and HP Smart Mobile

Where available, Smart Tasks can be configured for several print tasks.

• Print: Send a print job to your printer.
• Email: Send an email message or attachments.
• Save to: Save a file to a cloud storage account, such as Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.

 HP Printers - HP Smart: Use Shortcuts

Will that work?

Maybe it will be enough.  After the scan is done, click in HP Smart to start a Shortcut and select your saved Shortcut.

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fnw 

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[JudyCalif2021]

Unfortunately, not only would the shortcut be a separate step, but the Save To shortcut only allows saving to cloud-based destinations, not local folders.

[Dragon-Fur]

@JudyCalif2021 

Hence the “maybe”.

The application is indeed less robust than the full driver in some ways.

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