User Guide

Scan
You can scan documents, photos, and other originals, and send them to a variety of destinations,
such as a folder on a computer.
Using the HP printer software, you can also scan documents into a format that you can search, copy,
paste, and even edit.
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 on page 137.
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Scan an original
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Scan using Webscan
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Scanning documents as editable text
Scan an original
Using the Scan menu on the printer control panel display, you can easily select the location of the
scanning :
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Scan to a computer
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Scan to a memory device
NOTE: The printer must be connected to the computer and be turned on.
NOTE: If you are scanning an original from the printer control panel or from your computer using the
HP printer software, the printer software provided with the printer must be installed on your computer
prior to scanning. In addition, on Windows computers, the printer software must be running prior to
scanning.
NOTE: When scanning a borderless original, use the scanner glass and not the ADF.
Scan to a computer
NOTE: To scan to a computer, make sure the feature is enabled.
(Windows) Open the HP printer software, go to the Scan section, and then select Manage Scan to
Computer.
(OS X) If you installed HP Scan, open HP Utility. Under Scan Settings, click Scan to Computer, and
ensure that Enable Scan to Computer is selected.
To scan an original from the printer control panel
1. Load your original print-side down in the left-rear corner of the scanner glass or in the ADF.
For more information, see
Load an original on the scanner glass on page 27 or Load an original
in the document feeder on page 28.
2. Touch Scan, and then select Computer.
3. Touch a computer that you want to scan to.
4. Choose the type of scan profile you want.
5. Touch Start Scan.
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