How do I password protect a document

[Dejeep]

Can someone tell me the steps to  password protect a document I scan then want to email using HP Officejet 8710 on a MAC 

[Kuroi_Kenshi · Accepted solution]

Hi @Dejeep,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding your printer!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Try these steps:

Scan the Document:

• Place your document on the scanner glass or use the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
• On the printer's control panel, select the scan option and choose your Mac as the scanning destination.
• Use either the HP Smart app or Image Capture on your Mac to initiate the scan.

Save the Document as PDF:

• Once the document is scanned, save it in PDF format using the scanning software.

Password Protect the PDF:

• Open the PDF using Preview on your Mac.
• Go to File > Export and choose PDF as the format.
• In the export options, select Encrypt and enter a password. Click Save.

Email the Document:

• Open your email client.
• Attach the password-protected PDF file.
• Send the email to your desired recipient.

I hope this helps.

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Best regards,

[Dejeep]

Thank you so much for your help with this. It was exteremly helpfuil and easy to follow directions.