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‎01-19-2021 12:41 PM

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how do you install OCR application on hp deskjet 5255 series to scan??

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‎01-19-2021 01:03 PM

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No Deskjet 5255 - I did find HP OfficeJet 5255 All-in-One Printer 

 

I don't see that OCR is included with the Full Feature Software for this printer.

 

Datasheet - HP OfficeJet 5255 All-in-One Printer 

 

Alternatives

Paid and Free OCR is available - search online for your best / favorite option.

For example, one of many articles on the subject:

10 Best OCR Software of 2021 (Free and Paid Tools) 

 

And / Or

 

NAPS2 – “Not Another PDF Scanner”

  • Download-Save-Install >  NAPS2 
  • Not another PDF Scanner – free program scans PDF files and image(s) as .jpeg or PDF file(s).
  • Includes an OCR feature – may need Ghostscript add-on (See NAPS2 forum entry)
  • Read the Support pages for information
  • Download, save, and install the NAPS2 software to use.

 

 

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