User Guide

Scan using the HP printer software
Scan from a computer
Change scan settings (Windows)
Create a new scan shortcut (Windows)
Scan from a computer
Before scanning from a computer, make sure you have already installed the HP recommended printer software.
The printer and computer must be connected and turned on.
To scan a document or photo to a le (Windows)
1. Load the original print-side down near the icon at the corner of the scanner glass.
2. In the HP printer software (available from the Start menu), click Scan , and then click Scan a Document or
Photo .
3. Select the type of scan you want and then click Scan .
Choose Save as PDF to save the document (or photo) as a PDF le.
Choose Save as JPEG to save the photo (or document) as an image le.
NOTE: Click the More link at the top right corner of the Scan dialog to review and modify settings for any
scan.
For more information, see Change scan settings (Windows) on page 50.
If Show Viewer After Scan is selected, you can make adjustments to the scanned image in the preview
screen.
To scan a document or photo to email (Windows)
1. Load the original print-side down near the icon at the corner of the scanner glass.
2. In the HP printer software, available from the Start menu, click Scan , and then click Scan a Document or
Photo .
3. Select the type of scan you want and then click Scan .
Choose Email as PDF or Email as JPEG to open your email software with the scanned le as an attachment.
NOTE: Click the More link at the top right corner of the Scan dialog to review and modify settings for any
scan.
For more information, see Change scan settings (Windows) on page 50.
If Show Viewer After Scan is selected, you can make adjustments to the scanned image in the preview
screen.
Change scan settings (Windows)
You can modify any of the scan settings either for a singular use or save the changes to use permanently. These
settings include options such as page size and orientation, scan resolution, contrast, and the folder location for
saved scans.
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