Scanning to Text

[Hikermann]

Windows 7; HP Envy 5530:

Previously had an Epson scanner which offered the capability of scanning a text document, "reading" the scan, and then copying the text in order to paste it into another program for editing purposes.  Have not found that capability on the 5530; only that it will scan a document to .tff -- which, of course, is not the same and does not offer the ability to actually edit the text.

Was I mistaken in believing that the HP Envy 5530 would have such a basic, common capability?  Or does it?  And, if so, where does one locate it?

Thank you / appreciated.

[Hikermann]

Found what I needed on-line; appreciate all responses.  CASE CLOSED.

[ShlomiL]

Hi,
The software provided for your device does not include OCR functionality
As you may find listed within the 'Scan file format' section, text files as TXT or RTF are not supported by the HP software:
https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-envy-5530-e-all-in-one-printer

You may use any 3rd part OCR solution to scan as editable text.

If you have Microsoft Office suite there is a good chance the office suite provide this kind of capabilities:

Office 2007 or 2010:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/14595/ocr-anything-with-onenote-2007-and-2010/

Office 2003:
http://agsci.psu.edu/it/how-to/perform-ocr-with-microsoft-office-2003-document-imaging

Regards,
Shlomi

[Hikermann · Accepted solution]

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Solved it for me.