Scan and save as searchable pdf not possible anymore? - old installation files somewhere?

[bigfunnl]

I want to scan and save as pdf with searchable text. I understand it might not be available anymore - but still is listed in the datasheet of my Officejet 9730e. Where can I get the right (old) version of the printer installation files?
Is there a way to have it as a tile in the HPscan software?

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Unless you see it in the current version of HP Scan / HP Universal Scan, the OCR feature is not available in HP Scan.

There is no "old" software for this printer available from HP.

Software and Drivers - Windows

HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Series EasyStart Printer Setup Software - Offline Use Only 

and

HP Universal Scan - Full Feature Software and Driver 

For this printer:

Creating Searchable PDF files is available if / after you accept the HP+ service contract for your printer and create / use the appropriate HP Smart Shortcut to save the scanned content to a supported Cloud Storage destination.

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Not this printer

There are a limited number of not-HP+ Printers on which HP Smart Advance is supported. 

Smart Advance includes the Searchable PDF feature.

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Should you decide to accept the HP+ service agreement, you are granted access to the full range of premium features available as part of the HP+ package.

General Example - HP Smart - Shortcuts - Save PDF / Cloud Storage

HP_Smart_Shortcuts_Cloud_Save_PDF_8

What else?

If you do not wish to accept and make use of the HP+ service contract,

Purchase or obtain OCR software for your use.

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 User Guide - HP OfficeJet Pro 9730e Wide Format All-in-One Series

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HP printers - Using advanced scanning features (HP Smart app)

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