How to SCAN FROM hp 6978 TO A DELL LAPTOP

[JBABII]

How to scan from  HP6978 to a laptop Dell running Windows 8 I think.

[Dragon-Fur]

@JBABII 

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The Full Feature Software supports both Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

Installation package - Full Feature Software - Information and Download

HP OfficeJet Pro 6970 All-in-One Print and Scan Driver and Accessories 

After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in.

The installation of the full driver adds shortcuts to the Desktop for the Printer Assistant and HP Scan.

Example - Installed Full Driver printer software

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The full driver includes HP Scan

Example - HP Scan - Menu

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The how-to document here:

HP Printers - How to Scan

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What else?

HP Smart is not supported in Windows 8.x

HP Scan and Capture is supported.

The application can be installed after the full driver printer software is successfully installed (and the computer is Restarted).

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.

HP Scan and Capture features an adjustable screen size.

* 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

Application controls / options

Settings > Apps > Apps and Features

Scroll / Search for HP Scan and Capture

Left-click on the App for options associated with this app.

If available, Click Advanced for additional controls.

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and...

Windows Scan – Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher

• “Get” the application from the Store >  Windows Scan
• Help File:  Install and use a scanner in Windows 10

NAPS2 – “Not Another PDF Scanner” (Free – Donations gladly accepted by the NAPS2 organization)

• Download-Save-Install >  NAPS2 
• Not another PDF Scanner – free program scans PDF files and image(s) as .jpeg or PDF file(s).
• Not always simple “Plug and Play”, nonetheless, this free software is powerful and configurable.
• NAPS2 might require that the full driver printer software is installed.

Notes

• Includes an OCR feature – may need Ghostscript add-on (See NAPS2 forum entry)
• Read the Support pages for information
• Read the Getting Started guide
• Combining files?  Read the Command Line Usage guide > Select Combining and Converting Files
• NAPS2 might support higher resolutions while still using the ADF

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Example - Parts to the Printer Software

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HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

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), Supplies, and more

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HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 All-in-One Printer 

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