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05-09-2024 09:07 AM
Having a hard time setting up the scanning on my Office Jet Pro 8034e printer. I thought I had downloaded all the drivers necessary to do it but still have to go through hp.123.com/setup each time I want to scan something.
05-09-2024 09:24 AM
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Product / Model: HP OfficeJet Pro 8034e All-in-One Printer
Operating System: ?
Software / Application: ?
Connection Type: ?
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The context depends on your Operating System / version and the tools available on that platform.
For example,
Windows provides several apps and software options for scanning and printing.
The Full Feature Software / full driver is available for supported versions of Windows.
HP Smart is also a mainstay application for Windows.
Mobile Printing support varies by device (tablet, phone type).
For example,
The primary application for supported versions of iOS / iPadOS is HP Smart.
HP Smart does require a minimum iOS / iPadOS version.
AirPrint provides the built-in print option.
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Mobile Printing – Mobile Options for Printers
Start here
Print from your Android, iOS, or Amazon Fire device with the HP Mobile printing app.
Open the section for your printer series > Find your printer and supported applications.
HP Printers - Mobile Printing Solutions Compatible with HP Printers
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HP Smart (Mobile) >>> Download / Install - How-to - and FAQ
HP printer setup (HP Smart app)
Read the FAQs
For example:
What is the HP Smart app and its requirements?
And / or
What if my cloud printer is missing, offline, or unavailable in the HP Smart app?
And / or
Why can't I connect my wireless printer or print over the network?
>>> Terms of Use >>> HP Smart – formally HP Connected – Services Terms of Use
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“Print Anywhere” Supported on Select HP+ Printers
HP Printers - Print Anywhere with the HP Smart App
And
Watch Video > How to use the Print Anywhere feature in the HP Smart App | HP Support
NOTE: If a print job is blocked for more than 5 minutes, the HP Smart app cancels the job automatically.
FAQ > Section: How do I disable or enable Print Anywhere or Private Pickup?
FAQ > Section: Which non-HP+ printers are eligible for HP Smart Advance?
Reference: About HP Smart Advance for HP printers
HP Smart Advance is a productivity tool in the HP Smart app that offers advanced scanning and other document processing features. HP Smart Advance is available on eligible HP printers.
And
HP printers - Using advanced scanning features (HP Smart app)
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Windows
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.
Details Page - Driver - For your Printer
>>> Full Feature Software - Web Pack Installation Package - Information - Download / Save / (then) Install <<<
HP OfficeJet Pro 8030 All-in-One Print EasyStart Printer Setup Software – Offline Use Only
If / When asked, opt for the Full Driver / Full Software to be installed.
After the software is installed, Restart the computer and sign in.
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The installation of the full driver generally adds at least one, possibly two shortcuts to the Desktop.
Note: Printer Assistant, HP Scan Assistant, and HP Scan are dependent on printer model and supported software options.
Printer Assistant
HP Scan Assistant
HP Scan
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
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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
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