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Note: From May 1, 2024, the HP Scan and Capture app will no longer be available (retired) in the Microsoft Store and HP will not release any further app updates. Alternatively, you can download HP Smart from the Microsoft Store. For more information on how to set up your printer using the HP Smart app, go to HP printer setup (HP Smart app).
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The Scan function is not working in the HP Smart App in Windows 11.

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@JRiteshG 

 

Welcome to the HP English Community --

 

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.

and

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_14Programs_and_Features_Printer_Desktop_Icons_14

 

HP Scan - Save as PDF - Menu - More > Destination

9025_HP_Scan_Menu_PDF_More_Destination_99025_HP_Scan_Menu_PDF_More_Destination_9

 

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Message Content References

 

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Scan Images - Paint

 

Example - Paint - Scan

 

Paint_Scan_Setup_2Paint_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

 

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 DeskJet Ink Advantage Ultra 4729 All-in-One Printer

 

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