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04-29-2021
01:56 PM
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09-23-2025
06:40 AM
by
Raj_05
On my Macbook Pro (using a HP MFP m477fnw printer), I want to use the HP App"Scan" function instead of using HP Easy Scan or OSX generic scanner for multiple reasons (e.g. HP App actually interfaces with my default email program correctly). But the ONE thing I can't find on the HP App "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?
04-29-2021
02:45 PM
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09-23-2025
06:38 AM
by
Raj_05
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Well, there is a way to do part of it perhaps: HP App 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 App for Mac
HP Printers - Install and Use the HP App (Mac)
Section 2 - Use the HP 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 App Shortcuts (formally Smart Tasks) for Windows and HP App 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 App: Use Shortcuts
Will that work?
Maybe it will be enough. After the scan is done, click in HP App 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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04-29-2021 05:38 PM
Hence the “maybe”.
The application is indeed less robust than the full driver in some ways.
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