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- HP Scan and Capture

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12-28-2021 02:32 PM
When I click on the Scan and Capture icon on the task bar, it launches ok and immediately closes. No error message appears. What could be causing this?
12-28-2021 03:48 PM
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HP Scan and Capture requires that you have installed the full driver printer software for your HP printer.
HP Scan and Capture
Available from the Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher
Download-Save-Install HP Scan and Capture
Description
HP Scan and Capture is a simple and fun application that captures photos or documents from any* HP scanning device or your computer's built-in camera. These images can be previewed, edited, saved, and shared to other applications.
* NOTE: The correct HP print software drivers for your scanner must be installed from HP's Support Website.
Click Start (windows key) > Open the All Apps List > scroll the list
Open Category HP
Find and open the HP Scan and Capture application
Optional
Right-Click on the application and PIN to Start
HP Printer Support 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
Enter the type and name of your HP device
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