Saving scanned documents to computer

[Markstephenbell]

I have just set up my Officejet Pro 6960 and have managed to scan multiple documents at once through the feeder which it has saved into the HP software. I want to be able to save all the documents at once in to pictures but i can only seem to be able to do it one at a time.

I tries smart set up but that didn't give the option of Pictures.

Is there a way of setting it up were the printer automatically would save all scanned documents directly into pictures for me?

[Dragon-Fur]

@Markstephenbell 

I am not at all sure I understand your question.

I will answer what I think you are asking and hope for the best.

If the following is "not what you are doing", let us know and we can try again.

Discussion

HP software can scan and save documents or images / photos to your computer.

The actual files that are saved are not saved inside any HP software - these are regular files that are saved on the computer, likely into a folder in your account. 

Documents might be saved in the Documents folder (unless you choose another folder) - Images / Photos might be saved into Pictures or any other folder you choose as the "Destination".

Depending on which software you use to scan, the methodology is slightly different to accomplish the desired task.

Preparation

If you have not done so already, download-save-install the Full Feature Software for your printer.

If / After you install software, Restart the computer and log in.

Software, when fully installed, provides the Printer Assistant shortcut icon on the Desktop (named for the printer).

Examples

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Double-Click Printer Assistant shortcut ion on the Desktop named for the printer >

Tab Print, Scan & Fax > Scan a Document or Photo

If you want to scan multiple pictures at one time into the computer and save those images as separate files,

If your HP Scan software does not provide the feature to do this,

Then

Add and use the following software:

Link / Download:  HP Scan Extended 

Download, save, and install to use.  Exceptional free HP scan program:  HP Scan Extended features include (and are not limited to): Single, Multiple scans, Image and PDF scans, Email as PDF / JPEG, Source selection, Page Size choices include Auto-Detect (extracts image / document boundary).  May include OCR (Save as Editable Text).

NOTES

• HPSE is an older subset of the printer software; features are very similar to scan software included in 2015or newer Full Feature Software packages.
• If you have the newer version of the scan software inside your Full Feature Software, use that: Printer Assistant shortcut icon on Desktop (named for printer) > Scan a document or image (wording varies).
• Although the HPSE program works as a separate program, HPSE is dependent on the infrastructure provided by the printer software. The Full Feature Software for your printer should be installed before installing HPSE.
• OPTIONAL: Add HP Scan Extended shortcut to Taskbar / Send to Desktop / Pin to Start
  • Open File Explorer > Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP Scan Extended\bin
  • Right-Click HPScan.exe > Select Pin to Taskbar / Send to Desktop / Pin to Start

Example

Place photos / images on the printer glass - separate each photo / image by at least 1/2 inch

Open HPSE software

Select a shortcut  = Save as JPEG

Set Page Size = Auto Detect Size

Set / Adjust other options

Click More > 

Set / Adjust options in each sub-category

Open Category Destination > Adjust if / as desired

When ready, Click Scan

Sample

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The following programs may -- or may not -- provide the features you want this time.

"Good to know" information for later...

HP Scan and Capture

Windows Store - Requires Windows 8 or higher

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Embedded Web Server (EWS) Webscan

If the printer is on the network,

• Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
• Tab Scan > Webscan(Does not require installed printer software)

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Link and Download  NAPS2 

Not another PDF Scanner – free program scans PDF files and image(s) as .jpeg or PDF file(s).  Includes OCR.  Download, save, and install to use.

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Reference and Resources – Places to find (more) help and learn about your Printer

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to, Troubleshooting, User Guides, Product Information, more

HP OfficeJet Pro 6960 All-in-One Printer series

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