New MFP 3301 CDW - scan to searchable PDF

[JohnHolliday]

I have a new MFP 3301 CDW - how do I scan to searchable PDF (OCR)? Every time I try to use the full product set up. It fails on Windows 11 64bit. 

I can get it to scan an image, but I need smaller text PDF files that I can search on. 

[Dragon-Fur]

@JohnHolliday 

Welcome to the HP English Community --

Your printer is not eligible for HP+ contract / service nor is the printer one of the non-HP+ printer models eligible for HP Smart Advance.

This means --

You must obtain, purchase, download, find OCR software for your use.

Examples

OCR Scan Software – Examples

Best OCR software of 2025

Best OCR software of 2024

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 Read >> FAQ – “Which non-HP+ printers are eligible for HP Smart Advance?”

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[JohnHolliday]

Cool, sounds like I should just return my HP printer because it isn’t a good once since it isn’t included in any of those HP+ programs etc. I should have bought another Brother printer - 

[Dragon-Fur]

@JohnHolliday 

You are welcome.

True - Not all printers include access to all features.

We don't control the answers -- we do regret having to disappoint anyone.

-- For those reading --

HP+ printers are noted at the HP Store --

If you are not sure, ask (at the HP Store or here), or check the user manual for the product.

Non-HP+ printers are listed in 

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 Read >> FAQ – “Which non-HP+ printers are eligible for HP Smart Advance?”

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Brother makes a decent product, too.

Check and then move forward.

Should you decide to keep the printer you have,

consider one of the OCR software options.

Good Luck.

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