Trying to put a scan shortcut on the taskbar.

[Honeybuns50]

Treying to re-install "Scan" shortcut on desktop. It used to be simple, but now I can't even find it. 

[Raj_05]

Hi @Honeybuns50,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

To add a scan shortcut for your HP OfficeJet 5740 e-All-in-One Printer to your desktop or taskbar, follow these steps.

Using HP Scan Software

Install/Reinstall HP Scan Software:

• If you don't already have the HP Scan software, download and install it from the HP Support website.
• During installation, choose the option to install "Full Feature Software and Drivers."

Create a Desktop Shortcut:

• Open the Start Menu and search for HP Scan.
• Right-click on the HP Scan app from the search results.
• Select Open file location.
• In the file location window, right-click the HP Scan application icon and select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).

Pin to Taskbar:

• If you'd like the shortcut on the taskbar, right-click the newly created desktop shortcut and choose Pin to taskbar.

Using Windows Built-in Scan App

If you prefer to use Windows' built-in scanning tool:

Search for Windows Scan App:

• Open the Microsoft Store and search for Windows Scan.
• Install the Windows Scan app if it’s not already installed.

Create a Shortcut:

• Once installed, find the Windows Scan app in the Start Menu.
• Right-click on the app and select Pin to taskbar or Pin to Start for quick access.

Manual Scan Shortcut Creation:

• Alternatively, you can search for "Scan" in the Start Menu, right-click the app, and choose Open file location.
• Right-click the icon in the file location window and select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).

After following these steps, you should have a scan shortcut available on your desktop or taskbar for easy access.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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