Changing the Default Scan File Name

[stuartgh]

Hi!

How do I change the default scan file name when I save the file please?

For the past two years every time I use the scan, and then save, the default is the same file name, from a scanned expense receipt from 2015 for a business I no longer work for!

How do I change that file name it defaults to? See https://www.screencast.com/t/s77x1XSLkU2F for a screengrab of the file I see each time I save a scan.

Thanks.

[greenturtle]

Hi,

Thanks for using the HP Forums.

Please check out this resource on how to change folder and File name:

HP Officejet Pro 8710/8720/8730/ 6960 /6970 series : Scan & save as individual PDF files

Save to a designated folder – can change the default scan name as well.

(different printer but the steps are the same)

Hope that helps!

[stuartgh]

Thanks here is the correct process for changing the default file name for the HP Deskjet 3050A :

After opening the the HP Printer Assistant, under the Scan section select Scan a Document or Photo

In the botton right select Advanced Settings link text

In Advanced Settings for Document to File dialogue box select  the Destination tab

Then select Base File Name - change the name - and click OK to save the new base file name.

That's it.:smileywink:

[greenturtle]

Hi @stuartgh,

Glad to hear that your issue is resolved and all is working well now.

Thanks for translating the video in a written steps 🙂

Have a nice day!

[stuartgh]

Hi Dean, thanks, I did watch the video, it refers to the interface for the HP Officejet Pro 8730 and associated models. 

My steps to solution refer to the HP Deskjet 3050A, which has a different HP Scan interface. 

Have a good day>:smileyhappy:

[greenturtle]

Hi,

Let's upgrade the Scan software with this. 🙂

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"

Hope that helps!

[stuartgh]

Thanks Dean, but no need to update the scan software as l just needed the fix to the file name change.

Regards,

Stuart

[greenturtle]

Hi @stuartgh

Sure. From the scan software, go the "Advanced Settings" and select  "Destination" and rename the "Base File Name" ("Scan") to any name.

Thanks.

Hope that helps!