Scan to PDF with Envy 4500

[KwikDave]

I have an HP Envy 4500 printer that is about 3 years old.  Is there a way to scan to my PC in PDF format?

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@KwikDave 

Lots of options, including:

 How to Scan (Windows)

Samples...

Full Feature Software (Printer Software)

• Some (newer) printer models provide the "Easy Start" install method. If applicable to your printer, Easy Start will be found in the Software and Drivers website > Software.  Easy Start provides installation access to the Full Feature Software.

• Download-and-Save the Full Feature Software or HP Easy Start Printer Setup for your Operating System version from your printer's Website Support for Software and Drivers

IMPORTANT – Things are changing:

Not every printer offers the Full Feature Software as a direct download - or the download location might have changed

1. If available, use the Easy Start method to install your software:  During the installation, select the Full Feature Software (full driver) when the option to select the software is presented. The name of the “full driver” might vary by printer model.  For example, the software might be called “Full Solution Software” or simply “Full Driver”.
2. After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

• After the installation completes, Restart the computer and log in.
• Double-Tap the Printer Assistant shortcut ion on the Desktop named for the printer 
• Wait several seconds for the software to open on the screen
• Tab Print, Scan & Fax > Select Scan a Document or Photo)

OR

Click on the HP Scan shortcut on the Desktop

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HP Scan and Capture - Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher

• Download-Save-Install   HP Scan and Capture

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HP Smart for Windows - Print and scan software

• Download-Save-Install >  HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)

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Webscan – located in the Embedded Web Server (EWS) – No additional software

If the printer is on the network,

• Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
• Tab Settings > Security > Administrator Settings > make sure Webscan is checked / enabled
• Click Apply to save any changes

Next

• Tab Scan > Webscan 
• Set up Webscan the way you want it - for example, set the Source to ADF - Scan a test document using Webscan

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Printer  Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Product Information (Specifications), more

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

HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One Printer series 

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[KwikDave]

Thanks, DragonFur,

It took a while but I finally re-installed HPSmart and it works!

Kwikdave

[Dragon-Fur]

@KwikDave 

You are welcome.

HP Smart is the "smarter" solution.

Smiling.

The other options each have "something" nice to offer.

Scan and Capture for example, has a nice crop feature and the view is large enough that you don't have to "squint" at the content.

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