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04-08-2022 06:42 AM
when i scan a document on my HP envy 7830, i have not the PDF option: i hav only JPG, PNG, TIF and BMP How can i evoke PDF?
04-08-2022 08:59 AM
Beyond the basics, the printer does not care about how the data is formatted.
It is true that the printer - by itself - might not provide all the options of which the printer is capable.
Use the application / software on your computer to scan documents for printing / saving / sharing (email).
If you have not done so,
Or
If you have reason to believe the printer software is not installed or is not working,
In addition to the HP Smart Application
(Re)Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software
Installation package - Information and Download
HP ENVY Photo 7800 All-in-One Print and Scan Driver and Accessories
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Installing the printer software supports printing from supported programs (for example, Adobe Reader DC, Word, Paint, Photo Editing software).
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>>> Check / Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software
The full driver provides the foundation on which other programs and printing software depend.
Preparation - Install Full Driver Printer Software
If you have not done so,
In addition to the HP Smart application,
Install the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software for the printer.
HP Smart and other print software / applications benefit from having the full driver installed.
Make sure your VPN is switched Off when installing software.
Printer Software Check - Is the printer software installed?
Notes
When the full driver printer software is installed,
Find the printer software listed in Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features.
The installation of the full printer software adds two shortcut icons to the Desktop.
The Printer Assistant is named for the printer and provides access to Print , Scan , and Tools
HP Scan is named for itself and provides a direct call to the HP Scan software.
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Next...
Printer software installed and listed >> Software is out of date or is not working
NOTE: If the printer software shows installed but is not working as expected, remove and reload the software.
NOTE: Windows 11
Windows Start > Search for Control Panel and open
Uninstall the printer software from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features
Restart the computer and log in
What if?
If software will not uninstall, appears to be removed and is “still hanging around” after you uninstall / Restart...
Microsoft: Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
OR
Revo Uninstaller (Free version)
then
Restart the computer and log in
Reminder: If using USB, disconnect the USB printer cable between the printer and the computer before installing software. (Re)Connect the USB cable when instructed to do so near the end of the installation procedure.
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Next,
Install a fresh copy of the Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software
Restart the computer and log in
Basic Instructions - Install the Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software
Preparation
- If using VPN, shut it off to install software
- Not working? If the printer software is still / already installed, Uninstall the printer software from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features > Restart the computer and log in – Reference Uninstall HP printer software and drivers
Reminder: Windows > Uninstall HP printer software, check / remove the printer from your Devices list.
- Reminder: If using USB cable between printer and computer, disconnect the cable before installing software. Later... Connect the cable when instructed (near the end of the installation procedure).
Installation
- Download and Save the Full Feature Software installation package or the Easy Start Software
- Open File Explorer
- Navigate to the folder in which you saved the installation file (likely Downloads)
- Right-Click on the installation package and “Run as Administrator”
- If using Easy Start > When asked, opt for "Full Driver" (exact wording might vary).
- If using Easy Start > Skip any extra software / offers you do not want (wording varies).
- After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in
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Preparation > Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”
Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners
UNCHECK (clear box) Let Windows manage my default printer
Select (Left-Click) your printer from the list of printers > Manage > Set as Default
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Next,
Use HP Smart or HP Scan to scan.
What else?
There are additional scan programs / applications - ask if you need more information.
Two Examples:
NAPS2 – “Not Another PDF Scanner” (Free – Donations gladly accepted by the NAPS2 organization)
- Download-Save-Install > NAPS2
- Not another PDF Scanner – free program scans PDF files and image(s) as .jpeg or PDF file(s).
- Not always simple “Plug and Play”, nonetheless, this free software is powerful and configurable.
Notes
- Includes an OCR feature – may need Ghostscript add-on (See NAPS2 forum entry)
- Read the Support pages for information
- Read the Getting Started guide
- Combining files? Read the Command Line Usage guide > Select Combining and Converting Files
- NAPS2 might support higher resolutions while still using the ADF
HP Scan and Capture
Available from the Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher
Download-Save-Install HP Scan and Capture
Description
HP Scan and Capture is a simple and fun application that captures photos or documents from any* HP scanning device or your computer's built-in camera. These images can be previewed, edited, saved, and shared to other applications.
* NOTE: The correct HP print software drivers for your scanner must be installed from HP's Support Website.
Click Start (windows key) > Open the All Apps List > scroll the list
Open Category HP
Find and open the HP Scan and Capture application
Optional
Right-Click on the application and PIN to Start
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HP Printer Support 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: 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
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