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01-11-2017 04:42 AM
Hi
I can scan documents using the HP scan application on my Macbook Pro but the button the enables me to save my scans in PDF format is greyed out so I cannot save in any format at all. Would appreciate any help please.
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01-11-2017 06:56 PM
Hello, @hoss49– Hope you are well 🙂
Allow me to welcome you to HP Support Forums! I will do my best to assist you with this issue 🙂
I see that you are having issues with the pdf scans on your printer. To assist you better, I need to know the printer model that you are using. Please do let me know.
Alternatively, try using the HP Easy Scan and check. You can download it from here: http://hp.care/2cXZaB1
If the issue persists, try resetting the printing system. Follow the steps here:
- Click the Apple menu icon, and then click “System Preferences”.
- Click “Printers and Scanner” / “Print and Scan” or “Print and Fax”.
- Right-click the blank space in the Printers list, and then click “Reset printing system”.
- Click “Reset” in the confirmation window.
- Enter an administrator username and password, and then click “OK”.
- Wait until the printing system is reset and no devices show in the Printers list
- Restart your computer and then go back to System preferences – Printers and scanners.
- Click the “Add button” (+).
- Find, and then select the name of your printer from the printer list, and then click “Add” to add your printer.
- Click “Print Using...”, and then select the name of your printer (By default “Airprint” would be selected)
Let me know if that helps. Thank you!
Good luck 🙂
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DVortex
I am not an HP Employee
01-11-2017 06:56 PM
Hello, @hoss49– Hope you are well 🙂
Allow me to welcome you to HP Support Forums! I will do my best to assist you with this issue 🙂
I see that you are having issues with the pdf scans on your printer. To assist you better, I need to know the printer model that you are using. Please do let me know.
Alternatively, try using the HP Easy Scan and check. You can download it from here: http://hp.care/2cXZaB1
If the issue persists, try resetting the printing system. Follow the steps here:
- Click the Apple menu icon, and then click “System Preferences”.
- Click “Printers and Scanner” / “Print and Scan” or “Print and Fax”.
- Right-click the blank space in the Printers list, and then click “Reset printing system”.
- Click “Reset” in the confirmation window.
- Enter an administrator username and password, and then click “OK”.
- Wait until the printing system is reset and no devices show in the Printers list
- Restart your computer and then go back to System preferences – Printers and scanners.
- Click the “Add button” (+).
- Find, and then select the name of your printer from the printer list, and then click “Add” to add your printer.
- Click “Print Using...”, and then select the name of your printer (By default “Airprint” would be selected)
Let me know if that helps. Thank you!
Good luck 🙂
Please click "Accepted Solution" on the post that solves your issue to help others find the solution. To show appreciation for my help, please click the "Thumbs Up Icon" below!
DVortex
I am not an HP Employee