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08-13-2022
05:13 AM
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08-15-2022
06:50 AM
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Ric_ob
Hi, ich habe mir ein HP Elitebook 850 zugelegt und darauf die Software für meinen HP Officejet Pro 8615- Drucker installiert.
Drucken und Scannen funktioniert, doch die Scan-Option "PDF durchsuchbar" wird nicht mehr angezeigt, die ich auf meinem vorherigen System immer genutzt habe.
Readiris Pro 16 ist installiert und bereits mehrfach rauf und runter gefahren. Auch die HP Drucker-Software habe ich inzwischen schon neu installiert, doch ohne Erfolg.
Habe ihr Ideen, wie ich meine Dokumente wieder als durchsuchbare PDF scannen kann?
Danke h_klein
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08-24-2022 01:50 AM
@h_klein
Welcome to the HP Support Community.
I'd be happy to help.
Let's try to do a root uninstall and reinstall of the software:
Unplug any USB cable, if any, before doing this.
1.) In Windows, search for and open Programs and features
2.) Select your HP Printer
3.) Select Uninstall
4.) In Windows, search for and open Devices and printers
5.) In the Devices and Printers windows look for your HP printer. If you see it listed right-click on it and choose 'Delete' or 'Remove Device'
6.) Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo.
7.) Type printui.exe /s and click Ok. (Note: there is a space in between “printui.exe” and “/s”)
8.) Click on the "Drivers" tab
9.) Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it Click on it and click Remove at the bottom
10.) Select Ok
11.) Select Apply and Ok on the Print Server Properties windows
12.) Close Devices and Printers
13.) Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo
14.) Type c:/programdata and click Ok. Go to Hewlett Packard folder, remove any printer related folders & files.
15.) Restart the computer.
Once done, please download and install the software from here:
https://support.hp.com/in-en/drivers
Let me know if this helps.
Give us some reinforcement by clicking the Accepted Solution button, that'll help us and others see that we've got the answers and did reply to you!
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Have a great day!
I am an HP Employee
08-13-2022 11:55 AM
Hey @h_klein
Thank you for visiting our English HP Support Community. We advise you to post your question in English to insure a quick response for the Community.This can also help other users to take advantage of your post, in the case they have the same question.
Thank you for your understanding.
Regards,
Ric_Ob
08-15-2022 06:19 AM
Hi, I bought an HP Elitenbook 850 and downloaded and installed the latest software for my HP Officejet Pro 8010 printer, as well as the OCR software Readiris Pro 16. Printing and scan documents is working, but on my previous computer I could scan as "searchble PDF" file with the same printer.
I tried this tip already, but it didn't solve my issue:
Scan to searchable PDF from OfficeJet Pro 8710 - HP Support Community - 7010116
Thanks in advance,
h_klein
08-24-2022 01:50 AM
@h_klein
Welcome to the HP Support Community.
I'd be happy to help.
Let's try to do a root uninstall and reinstall of the software:
Unplug any USB cable, if any, before doing this.
1.) In Windows, search for and open Programs and features
2.) Select your HP Printer
3.) Select Uninstall
4.) In Windows, search for and open Devices and printers
5.) In the Devices and Printers windows look for your HP printer. If you see it listed right-click on it and choose 'Delete' or 'Remove Device'
6.) Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo.
7.) Type printui.exe /s and click Ok. (Note: there is a space in between “printui.exe” and “/s”)
8.) Click on the "Drivers" tab
9.) Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it Click on it and click Remove at the bottom
10.) Select Ok
11.) Select Apply and Ok on the Print Server Properties windows
12.) Close Devices and Printers
13.) Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo
14.) Type c:/programdata and click Ok. Go to Hewlett Packard folder, remove any printer related folders & files.
15.) Restart the computer.
Once done, please download and install the software from here:
https://support.hp.com/in-en/drivers
Let me know if this helps.
Give us some reinforcement by clicking the Accepted Solution button, that'll help us and others see that we've got the answers and did reply to you!
Thanks!
Have a great day!
I am an HP Employee
08-24-2022 03:24 AM
Thanks a lot for your reply Betty!
I could solve the issue by a complete uninstall of the HP printer software and the printer, as you suggested.
Then I installed the old HP printer software (delivered with the printer) and did not update to HP-SMART, then the "Searchable PDF" option was available again.
08-24-2022 04:19 AM
I'm glad to hear that and you're most welcome. Do get back to us in the future for further assistance.
Please mark my post as ACCEPTED SOLUTION.
Give us some reinforcement by clicking the Accepted Solution button on my public post, that'll help us and others see that we've got the answers and did reply to you!
Thanks!
Have a nice day and stay safe!:)
I am an HP Employee