how to enable print preview on scanner on hp envy 4500

[PLM2024]

HP Envy 4500 printer/scanner; I can't figure out how to enable the print preview mode in the scanner so I can scan multiple pages into one document. I have downloaded HP Printer Assistant, which was no help

[A_Gayathri · Accepted solution]

Hi @PLM2024 ,

Welcome to HP Support Community.  

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

Unfortunately, the HP ENVY 4500 series, including the 4500 E-All-In-One Printer, does not have a built-in print preview feature for scanning. However, you can achieve the desired result of scanning multiple pages into one document using other methods. Here's a guide on how to do this:

Use HP Scan Software:

• Open the HP Scan software on your computer.
• Choose the type of scan you want (e.g., Document, Photo).
• Adjust the settings as needed.
• There should be an option to enable "Preview" or "Show Preview" before the final scan. This allows you to preview each page before saving.

Use Windows Fax and Scan:

• Open the "Windows Fax and Scan" application on your Windows 11 computer.
• Click on "New Scan."
• Select the scanner and adjust settings.
• After each scan, you can choose to preview the scan before saving.

Use Third-Party Software:

• Consider using third-party scanning software that provides more advanced features. There are various applications available that offer document scanning with preview options.

Scan Each Page Separately:

• Scan each page separately and save them as individual files.
• After scanning all the pages, use a PDF editor (such as Adobe Acrobat or a free alternative like Foxit PhantomPDF) to combine the scanned pages into a single PDF document.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.-

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