cannot scan - need scanning software??

[RB70]

HP ENVY 4527 All‑in‑One Printer  is all set up and printing fine

i want to scan now.  Tried it and printer is saying get scanning software

its not easy to find and really complicated

can anyone help me please?

[Dragon-Fur]

@RB70 

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What you do to "get scanning software" depends entirely on your Operating System / version (not provided).

The information included in this message is relevant to recent versions of Windows and supported Mobile devices.

If you have not done so, do take the time to read your  User Guide

Printer Software (includes HP Scan) - Printing and Scanning Applications

Your full driver printer software

HP ENVY 4520 series Print and Scan Driver and Accessories 

Two options to install:

>> Manually install the software

OR

Recent versions of Windows

>> Use Easy Start method

Install the Printer Software

Method - (Manually) Install the Full Feature Software

Download-save-install the Full Feature Software / Full Driver for the printer.

HP ENVY 4520 series Print and Scan Driver and Accessories 

1. Full Driver / Full Feature Software includes HP Scan
2. Full Feature Software does not require a sign-in to use the software.

 NOTES

Look for and Install the Full Feature Software from your printer’s support website

Open  Product Home  > Select your printer

Open Category Software and Drivers

NOTE:

Full Feature Software might have been relocated to

Subcategory Software-Utility

Package name might be  Print and Scan Driver and Accessories

• Download-and-Save the printer software (Full Feature Software)
• If using USB:  Disconnect the USB cable between the printer and computer before installing the software.
• Right-Click on the downloaded package and "Run as Administrator" to start the installation
• If using USB:  Connect the cable when instructed to do so (near the end of the installation process).
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in.

OR

Method - Use the Easy Start Wrapper to Install the Full Feature / Full Driver Software

NOTE:  Your printer supports this option.

For printers that support the option,

Use the Easy Start wrapper to install and configure the printer software.

• Home Page - HP Easy Start 
• Open Category Software and Drivers 
• Topic: Software-Utility 
• Download-and-Save  the current version of the Easy Start wrapper to install your print software 
• If using USB:  Disconnect the USB cable between the printer and computer before installing the software.

• Right-Click on the downloaded package and "Run as Administrator" to start the installation

• Select to install the “Full Driver” / “Full Feature Software”
• If using USB:  Connect the cable when instructed to do so (near the end of the installation process).
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in.

Notes >> Easy Start... The Journey

1. About 2/3 of the way through the setup, you will be given the opportunity to select the software - select the "Full Driver" set (as opposed to the basic driver).

1. You can skip / ignore suggestion(s) that you add the HP Account – you’ll need the account at some point, for now, you can skip this suggestion (as many times as it insists it’s a good idea) during the full driver software installation.

1. If you see it, you can skip / ignore suggestion(s) regarding Instant Ink subscription.  Instant Ink subscription is NOT mandatory.

1. Full driver provides print and scan functions supported by your printer.

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What else?

HP Smart for Windows

HP Smart is an application available in the Microsoft Store

Learn how to use HP Smart on your Windows 10 computer.

Open the Software and Drivers Support Website for your printer > Check the Box Get the App

OR

HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)

NOTES: 

• Windows: www.hp.com/go/hpsmartwin-help
• OS Minimum:  Windows 10 version 17134.0 (1803) or higher, Windows 8.1
• Website includes the HP Smart software for Windows and Mobile devices, plus an FAQ section to assist with questions / issues
• HP Smart requires that you be signed into the application with your HP Account credentials.

Mobile Printing – Options, How-to, Help, and Information

Print from your Android, iOS, or Amazon Fire device with the HP Mobile printing app.

Read this document first.

Open the section for your printer series  >  Find your printer and supported applications.

HP Printers - Mobile Printing Solutions Compatible with HP Printers

and

HP Smart - iOS and Android >>> Download, How-to. Videos, and FAQ

 HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Android, Apple iOS)

• HP Smart requires that you be signed into the application with your HP Account credentials.

Printer  Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

HP ENVY 4527 All-in-One Printer 

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