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01-11-2024 12:20 PM
Ive had my HP Officejet 5255 for several years. I print and copy a lot but I have never scanned. Now I need to scan but am getting a message to go to hp.com set to download software. Didnt I already do that years ago when i bought this? So, how do I scan?? I feel really dumb! Thanks for any help.
01-11-2024 12:42 PM
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HP Document - How to Scan
HP Printers - How to Scan (Windows, Mac, Mobile) | HP® Customer Support
Additional Information...
The printer supports single side document scanning using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
HP Scan (part of the full driver printer software) includes 2-sided manual scan support.
Product Specifications for the HP OfficeJet 5255 All-in-One Printer (M2U75A)
Section > Scan
Scan technology | CIS |
Scan speed (normal) | 3 ppm color 7 ppm mono |
Scan resolution, hardware | Up to 1200 x 1200 |
Levels of grayscale | 256 |
Scanning options (ADF) | No |
Maximum flatbed scan size (metric) | 216 x 297 mm |
Maximum flatbed scan size (U.S. standard) | 8.5 x 11.69 in |
Maximum ADF scan size (metric) | 216 x 356 mm |
Maximum ADF scan size (U.S. standard) | 8.5 x 14 in |
Twain version | Version 2.1 |
The Full Feature Software includes the HP Scan program that can be used to scan.
Did you already install the software? Likely, but there are other ways to use the printer, including HP Smart (application that supports print and scan for PDF and Photos / Images).
Full driver printer software installed?
You can check -- Open the Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features -- look for the printer in the list of installed programs / software.
If the software is not installed
OR
If, for any reason, you no longer have the HP Scan shortcut (or it does not work),
then
The printer software can be (re)installed.
If the Full Feature Software is not installed, do that, that is, install the printer software
OR
If the Full Feature Software is installed but not working, Uninstall software > Restart > Install fresh software
HP Smart - the application from Microsoft Store - is available to print and scan PDF and Photos / Image files.
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Printer - Software
- Windows -
HP Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software - supports printing and scanning from the web, printing in in other software and programs (for example, Word), and provides access to the full range of Printing Preferences / Shortcuts. The full driver adds at least two shortcuts to the Desktop: Printer Assistant and HP Scan. If the printer model includes built-in Fax hardware, the software supports the setup and use of the Fax driver. No Sign-in required.
Basics - Printer Software
Note: Skip part(s) that are not relevant to your situation.
Uninstall the full driver printer software from Programs and Features
Restart computer and Sign in
Install a new copy of the Full Feature Software
Restart computer and Sign in
Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software
Details Page - Driver - For your Printer
>>> Full Feature Software - Web Pack Installation Package - Information - Download / Save / Install <<<
HP OfficeJet 5200 All-in-One Print and Scan Driver and Accessories
After the software is installed, Restart the computer and sign in.
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The installation of the full driver generally adds at least two shortcuts to the Desktop.
Note: HP Scan is not installed (only) when the printer supports Scan.
Printer Assistant
HP Scan
When needed / wanted, enable "Scan to Computer" using the Printer Assistant
Open the Printer Assistant shortcut > Tab Scan > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable
Example - Windows - Full Feature Software - Installed in Programs and Features
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Examples...
Example - HP Smart - Windows - Simple PDF Scan (and Save)
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Example - HP Scan - Scan PDF - Menu - More > Destination
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References / Resources
HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources
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“Things that are your printer”
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