how can I reduce the extra large scan size to a normal size?

[barbarit]

why is my scan using HP SMART with Mac mini (Sequoia OS) so large?

[Gaya1239]

Hi @barbarit,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

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

I understand you are facing an issue with your scans using the HP Smart app on your Mac Mini with macOS (Sequoia OS) result in extra-large file sizes, it could be due to high resolution or incorrect scan settings. Here's how to reduce the scan size to a normal size:

Steps to Adjust Scan Size:

Check the Resolution:

• Open the HP Smart app on your Mac.
• Click on Scan.
• In the scan settings, locate the Resolution (DPI) option.
• Lower the DPI to a standard value like 150 DPI or 300 DPI for normal-sized scans. Higher DPI values (e.g., 600 DPI) produce larger files.

Change File Format:

• Use a more compressed format like JPEG instead of PDF or TIFF (if the scan doesn't require a multi-page format).
• For documents, consider scanning in Grayscale or Black and White to reduce file size.

Crop or Adjust the Scanning Area:

• Before scanning, adjust the preview or scan area to exclude unnecessary white spaces or extra regions.

Compress the Output File:

• After scanning, use built-in macOS tools to compress the file.
• Open the scan in Preview, go to File > Export, and select a reduced quality setting.

Verify Page Size:

• Ensure the selected paper size in the scan settings matches your document (e.g., A4, Letter).
• Incorrect sizes can lead to larger file dimensions.

Update the HP Smart App and Printer Firmware: Update the firmware on an HP printer

• Ensure both the HP Smart app and your printer's firmware are updated to avoid bugs that might inflate scan sizes.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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[barbarit]

none of the suggestions are working.  Nor will my 8600 accept downloads of s/w or f/w.  HP has quit supporting old printers. Very unfortunate and very disappointing. I will have to replace the HP printer and will go with another brand.