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06-26-2024 09:37 AM
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NOTE
At this writing, the latest (recently updated) version of HP Smart is working for some of us -- For others, the Scan part is not working at all. If your HP Smart app is impacted, for now, use other Scan options (for example HP Scan).
The issue has been reported to our HP Community Admins.
HP Smart (Scan) will start working when whatever is going on is resolved.
The Full Feature Software includes HP Scan.
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Other Scan Options are available - scroll down to section Message Content References
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Full Driver Printer Software and HP Scan
Details, Download page, Examples
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Printer - Full Feature Software
HP Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software - supports printing and scanning from the web, printing in in other software and programs (for example, Word), and provides access to the full range of Printing Preferences / Shortcuts. The full driver generally adds at one, possibly least one, possibly two shortcuts to the Desktop: Printer Assistant, HP Scan Assistant, and/or HP Scan.
NOTES:
HP Scan is not installed if the printer does not support Scan.
The Printer Assistant is not installed if the type of full driver software does not support it. If the printer model includes built-in Fax hardware, the software supports the setup and use of the Fax driver. No Sign-in required.
Reinstalling?
- Uninstall existing full driver printer software from Programs and Features.
- If your printer includes a separate "help" in Programs and Features, uninstall that, too.
- Restart the computer and log in.
- If the printer is connected to the computer using a printer USB cable, remove / disconnect the cable before loading the software.
Details Page - Driver - For your Printer
>>> Full Feature Software - Web Pack Installation Package - Information - Download / Save / (then) Install <<<
HP DeskJet Ink Advantage Ultra 4720 All-in-One Print and Scan Driver and Accessories
If / When asked, opt for the Full Driver / Full Software to be installed.
If using a USB printer cable connection, reconnect the cable when instructed to do so, near the end of the software installation.
After the software is installed, Restart the computer and sign in.
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he installation of the full driver generally adds at least one or more shortcuts to the Desktop.
Note: Printer Assistant, HP Scan Assistant, and HP Scan are dependent on printer model and supported software options.
- Printer Assistant – Where still supported as part of the full driver printer software
- HP Scan Assistant – For those printers that no longer provide the Printer Assistant
- HP Scan – Shortcut on Desktop named for the printer model
- When installed, HP Universal Scan software adds a separate self-named “HP Scan” shortcut
Printer Assistant shortcut > Tab Scan > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable
Or
HP Scan Assistant shortcut > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable
Example - Windows - Full Feature Software - Installed
Programs_and_Features_Printer_Desktop_Icons_14
HP Scan - Save as PDF - Menu - More > Destination
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Message Content References
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Scan Images - Paint
Example - Paint - Scan
Paint_Scan_Setup_2
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Windows Scan -- The app is less robust than other options but it might suffice.
“Get” the application from the Store > Windows Scan
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NAPS2 -- third party software -- is still around and worth a look if you've not tried it.
- Download-Save-Install > NAPS2
- Not another PDF Scanner – free program scans PDF files and image(s) as .jpeg or PDF file(s).
- Not always simple “Plug and Play”, nonetheless, this free software is powerful and configurable.
- NAPS2 might require that the full driver printer software is installed.
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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
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