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‎08-07-2025 08:03 PM

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Hi, how can I set my scanner to scan only the photo and not the white around it please?

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‎08-07-2025 08:06 PM - edited ‎08-07-2025 08:07 PM

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Hi, how can I setup my scanner/printer to scan photo only, not with the brackground.  

I am wanting to scan hundreds of photos, and it will take so long to edit each one later.

thanks,

Margie

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‎08-07-2025 09:23 PM

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Hi @margiemh 

Using HP Smart you can use the option to select a Scan Area and scan only the photo.

 

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Check the steps in the next video:

>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBV5OeNGiCU&ab_channel=HPSupport

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* Click Accepted Solution when question is answered.

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