Is there a way to post a shortcut to the HP Scan function to my laptop

[jsbluffton]

I have an HP Officejet 4630. I've set up my laptop to scan but is there a way to add a shortcut link to HP Scan on my desktop? Thanks.

[Dragon-Fur]

@jsbluffton 

Welcome to the HP Community.

The Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software - when it is installed - should add the printer software to the Programs and Features list AND should provide Desktop shortcuts to both the Printer Assistant and HP Scan.

So, check...

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The full driver provides the foundation on which other programs and printing software depend.

Preparation

If you have not done so,

In addition to the HP Smart application,

Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software for the printer.

HP Smart and other print software / applications benefit from having the full driver installed.

Printer Software Check

Notes

If the full driver printer software is installed, you will see the printer listed in Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features.

The installation of the printer software adds two shortcut icons to the Desktop.

The Printer Assistant is named for the printer and provides access to Print , Scan , and Tools

HP Scan is named for itself and provides a direct call to the HP Scan software.

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NOTE:  If the printer software is installed but not working,

Uninstall the printer software from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features

Restart the computer and log in

Install a fresh copy of the Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software

Restart the computer and log in

Your Full Driver Printer Software:

HP Officejet 4630 e-All-in-One Printer series Full Feature Software and Drivers 

• Download the Full Feature Software installation package or the Easy Start wrapper
• Open File Explorer
• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the installation file  (likely Downloads)
• Reminder:  If using USB cable between printer and computer, disconnect the cable before installing software.
• Right-Click on the installation package and “Run as Administrator”
• If using Easy Start > When asked, opt for "Full Driver" (exact wording might vary).
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

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After the printer software is installed,

Shortcuts can be "re-added" and / or HP Scan can be "Pinned to Start" in Windows Start or taskbar.

Click Start (windows key) > Open the All Apps > scroll the list 

Open Category HP

Find HP Scan for your printer

Right-Click on the application and PIN to Start

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

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

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[ShlomiL · Accepted solution]

Hi,

I would also add, if you may not be able to find a direct HP Scan shortcut for such an older model, go to This PC and open Drive C, then open the Program Files (x86) folder.

Open the HP Folder and then your printer model, then open the Bin subfolder. (C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP Officejet 4630\BIN)

Right-click on HP Scan.exe and select Send to > Desktop to create a direct shortcut to the HP Scan software.

Shlomi

[jsbluffton]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I was able to use your comments. I decided to uninstall/reinstall to be sure I had the most up-to-date software. Using the Printer Asst shortcut on the desktop I could open the scanner and then Pin to Taskbar. Appreciate your time in responding.

[jsbluffton]

Thanks. I was able to accomplish my goal by uninstalling/reinstalling and then access the scanner. From there I could Pin to Taskbar. Thanks for taking the time to respond.