User's Manual

When scanning documents with the HP printer software, you can scan to a format that can be
searched and edited.
When scanning a borderless original, use the scanner glass and not the document feeder.
NOTE: Some scan functions are only available after you have installed the HP printer software.
TIP: If you have problems scanning documents, see Solve scan problems.
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Scan to a computer
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Scan to a memory device
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Scan to Email
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Scan using Webscan
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Scanning documents as editable text
Scan to a computer
Before scanning to a computer, make sure you have already installed the HP recommended printer
software. The printer and computer must be connected and turned on.
In addition, on Windows computers, the printer software must be running prior to scanning.
You can use the HP printer software to scan documents into editable text. For more information, see
Scanning documents as editable text.
To enable the scan to a computer feature (Windows)
The scan to a computer feature is enabled by default from the factory. Follow these instructions if the
feature has been disabled, and you wish to enable it again (either using an Ethernet cable or wireless
connection).
1. Open the HP printer software.
2. Go to the Scan section.
3. Select Manage Scan to Computer.
4. Click Enable.
To enable the scan to a computer feature (OS X)
The scan to a computer feature is enabled by default from the factory. Follow these instructions if the
feature has been disabled, and you wish to enable it again.
1. Open HP Utility.
2. Under Scan Settings, click Scan to Computer.
3. Ensure that Enable Scan to Computer is selected.
To scan an original from the printer control panel
1. Load your original print-side down on the scanner glass or print-side up in the document feeder.
For more information, see
Load an original on the scanner glass or Load an original in the
document feeder.
2. Touch Scan, and then select Computer.
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