Want Scan Shortcut on Desktop

[Terry_Hope]

When I installed the full software for my HP 6978 printer, a desktop shortcut was created to access the printer.  However, what I really, really need is a shortcut directily to "scan from scanner".  

And, is there a way to default to .pdf rather than the .jpg the scanner is  now defaulting to?

Thank you.

[ShlomiL · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Open File Explorer and browse to drive C under 'This PC'.

Open Program Files (x86), then open the HP folder and the printer model folder.

Open the bin folder, thereright click HPScan.exe and select Send to > Desktop.

When you open the HP Scan software it defaults to Save as JPEG or you may refer to scanning from the printer itself?

[Terry_Hope]

Thnak you so much for the solution - turned out the full software had not be downloaded for my printer.  When I did that, I was able to set up the scan.exe on my desktop and the pdf/jpg question resolved itself.

Thank you again.

[Doc_Ed]

Good solution but how does this work for Windows 7?

[pc46]

I am using this printer HP 2130 Serial no. [edited] since 2016, Lately i purchased Laptop with window 10. The printer icon is on the desk top but when it is clicked i do not get printer as well as scan icon to proceed with, However the printer is taking printer it the comand is given by Pressing P / printer image on the site, Pl help me as to how to get the icon on desktop screen to facilitate the required need.

Thank you

[pc46]

No soft ware has been loaded, I feel that it disappear when i was fiddling with it . Ealier it wa workin very well with the same setup.

[RMW_01]

Thanks a lot.  I had to buy a new computer since my old Dell crashed on me and I used to have the shortcut for just the scanner.  I have been trying for a week to figure out how to get this shortcut back without opening the whole printer dashboard.

Thanks!