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HP OfficeJet 5740 e-All-in-One Printer
Microsoft Windows 11

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

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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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Alden4

HP Support 

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