Scan to searchable pdf no longer available from HP Smart with Office Jet Pro 9010

[Erikfj]

Need to have searchable PDFs produced from scans, with added benefit of "straightening" the image automatically.  Worked perfectly with several generations of HP printers/scanners, and on this 9015 for the past year after purchase, and then stopped.  The forums indicate the OCR feature was removed from the software in an update.  This is unacceptable, cause for requesting a refund for the printer and cancellation of E-ink subscription.  Else, please identify what "previous SW build" should be downloaded an installed to restore this feature, and explain how to prevent it being "upgraded out" in the future.

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @Erikfj,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding your printer!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Consider using third-party OCR applications that can process scanned documents to create searchable PDFs. Some reputable OCR software options include:

• Adobe Acrobat Pro DC offers comprehensive PDF editing and OCR capabilities.
• Readiris: A dedicated OCR software compatible with various scanners and file formats.
• ABBYY FineReader: Known for its accuracy and wide range of features.
• These applications can often integrate with your scanner, allowing you to maintain the desired functionality.

Alternative Scanning Utilities:

• NAPS2 (Not Another PDF Scanner 2): A free, open-source scanning application that supports OCR and might work with your HP scanner.
• VueScan: A third-party scanning utility that supports a wide range of scanners and includes OCR functionality.

Let me know how it goes.

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