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I want to scan some college papers to be able to edit them for the tutor to mark. i have an Envy 4524, and I have tried to download software ocr, but it's not happening. Can anyone help me please?

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@BLUEJELLY1 

 

Welcome to the HP Community --

 

For those printers (some but never all models) that included embedded OCR software in the full driver, the OCR portion of the software was removed in mid-2022. 

 

The last time your printer's software was released was in 2021 -- There is no mention of OCR software having ever been included in the driver.  I am guessing your printer software never included the OCR (Editable PDF) feature.

 

What about now?

This printer is not eligible for HP+ nor is the printer listed as an eligible non-e model that can make use of the HP+ premium scan and print features.  One of the features includes the creation of Editable PDF files.

 

One choice -- using the printer you have now -- is to purchase / obtain OCR software for your use.

 

For example,

Best OCR software of 2025

 

 

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References / Resources

 

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

 

“Things that are your printer”

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

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

 

Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair

 

Open 

 Product Home - Printers

 Enter the device type and model name of your HP product

OR

 Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard

OR

  HP ENVY 4524 All-in-One Printer  

 

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