How can I scan a paper into a PDF editable with Adobe Acrobat Pro,on OfficeJet 8600 Pro All-In-one

[Belgavi]

My Product is: HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus, All-In One.  I have Windows 10 and Office 2016.  How can I scan a paper into a PDF that can be edited by my Adobe Acrobat Pro XI on my laptop? My scanning at present results in a "PDF" that can't accept OCR or any editing.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Belgavi 

Some printer Full Feature Software has the OCR feature built-in.

For example

• Printer Assistant shortcut icon on Desktop (named for printer) > Scan a document or image (wording varies) > Select the OCR option for the scan

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If your printer Full Feature Software does not include OCR, there are alternatives available - both free and for purchase.

For example

OCR Scan Software 

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HP Scan Extended might include the OCR feature.  The software is an older subset of the Full Feature Software and does provide some nice features that are also common in newer printer software.

Link / Download:  HP Scan Extended 

Download, save, and install to use.  Exceptional free HP scan program:  HP Scan Extended features include (and are not limited to): Single, Multiple scans, Image and PDF scans, Email as PDF / JPEG, Source selection, Page Size choices include Auto-Detect (extracts image / document boundary).  May include OCR (Save as Editable Text).

NOTES

• HPSE is an older subset of the printer software; features are very similar to scan software included in 2015 or newer Full Feature Software packages.
• If you have the newer version of the scan software inside your Full Feature Software, use the Printer Assistant shortcut icon on Desktop (named for printer) > Scan a document or image (wording varies).
• Although the HPSE program works as a separate program, HPSE is dependent on the infrastructure provided by the printer software. The Full Feature Software for your printer should be installed before installing HPSE.
• OPTIONAL: Add HP Scan Extended shortcut to Taskbar / Send to Desktop / Pin to Start
  • Open File Explorer > Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP Scan Extended\bin
  • Right-Click HP Scan.exe > Select Pin to Taskbar / Send to Desktop / Pin to Start

Link and Download  NAPS2 

NOTES

• Not another PDF Scanner – free program scans PDF files and image(s) as .jpeg or PDF file(s).
• Includes an OCR feature – may need Ghostscript add-on (See NAPS2 forum entry)
• Read the Support pages for information
• Download, save, and install the NAPS2 software to use.

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