scan to computer

[aktweety]

scan to computer not working. 

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@aktweety 

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@aktweety wrote:

scan to computer not working. 

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Product / Printer Model:  ?

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Job type: Scan to Computer

I do not see where you mentioned your Printer Model or Operating System / version.

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"hp scan to computer not working"

-- AI - Short Answer --

To fix the "Scan to Computer" feature not working on your HP printer, ensure that the HP Smart app is installed and that the scanner driver is properly set up. You may also need to enable the "Scan to Computer" option in the HP Printer Assistant and reinstall the full HP driver if necessary.

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Expanded Answer - Based on the question having been asked in the Community --

Printer Model / OS version unknown

Scroll down to section >> Printer Assistant / Scan Assistant 

Details / Examples

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Printer Software - Full Driver

Reinstall the full driver printer software

• Check / Install any pending Windows Updates 
• If not done as part of Windows Updates, Restart your computer 

Next,

Uninstall existing printer software

• Uninstall existing full driver printer software from Programs and Features.
• If your printer software includes a separate "help" in Programs and Features, uninstall that, too.
• Restart the computer and log in.

Install full driver printer software

• If the printer is connected to the computer using a printer USB cable, remove / disconnect the cable before loading the software.

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Generic Web Pack Installation - Open Web Page - Full Driver Printer Software

 Product Home - Printers

 Enter the device type and model name of your HP product

 Open Category Software & Drivers

 If needed, Change the Operating System / version and Submit

 Expand All / Open All to extract the list of drivers.

 Select the driver

-- Note -- If available, select the "EasyStart" driver package for "Offline Only" - This type of installation package does not require your printer to be connected to the Internet.

  Download / Save / Install the software

Download, Save, and Install

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• If using a USB cable to connect the printer to your computer, connect the cable when instructed to do so (near the end of the software installation process.

After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

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               Installed Software

Containers, Shortcuts on the Desktop

            What about HP Scan?

After the installation of the printer software is complete -

The full driver will be listed in Programs and Features AND in Settings > Apps > Installed Apps (Windows 11)  

Settings_Apps_Installed_Apps_Printer_Software_1

Next,

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HP Containers / Desktop Shortcuts

Next,

• The full driver printer software will have added one or more "container" shortcuts on the Desktop:

• Printer Assistant - named for the printer model

OR

On newer printers and when the new full driver printer software no longer supports the Printer Assistant:

• Scan Assistant - named for itself

AND

• The full driver printer software, once installed, will have added a shortcut icon for HP Scan. 

NOTE > Model Dependent

The shortcut for HP Scan that is part of the full driver might be named for the printer model.

Example - Various Printer related Shortcut icons on the Desktop

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Next,

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Printer Assistant / Scan Assistant 

Example - Installed Apps / Software - Shortcut icons on the Desktop

Printer Assistant OR Scan Assistant shortcuts (printer model dependent)

HP Scan shortcuts

Location of Apps / full driver (when installed)

Manage Scan to Computer

Printer Assistant shortcut > Tab Scan > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable

Or

HP Scan Assistant shortcut > Manage Scan to Computer > Enable

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References / Resources

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

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

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair

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 Enter the device type and model name of your HP product

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