In this article, we will discuss the topic: “HP Printer how to scan and print”. We will provide you with a detailed guide on how to scan and print on your HP printer.
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How to Scan with HP Printer [Quick Guide] – HP Printer How to Scan and Print
We will discuss how to scan with your HP printer on both Windows and Mac computers.
How to Scan with HP Printer on Windows Computer
To scan with HP printer on your Windows computer, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Ensure that your printer is installed with the latest “Full Feature Software and Drivers”. If not, then you can download it with this link.
Step 2: Place the item you want to scan on your printer’s scanner or the automatic document feeder (ADF). Your choice is dependent on the type of printer you own and its features.
How to Load a Document or Photo on your HP Printer’s Scanner Glass
To load a document or photo on your HP printer’s scanner glass, do the following:
i. Lift the lid of the scanner glass.
ii. Place the document or photo you want to scan on the printer’s scanner glass. Ensure that the side with print faces the scanner glass while the non-print side faces up. Also, ensure that the item is placed in accordance with the engraved guides on the glass.
How to Load a Document into your HP Printer’s Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
To load a document on your HP printer automatic document feeder (ADF), do the following:
i. Put the document into the ADF tray. Ensure that the document’s print side is facing up. You should also ensure that the top edge of the document enters the tray first.
ii. Slide the document into your printer’s automatic document feeder until a message is displayed on your printer’s control panel, or a tone is heard. When any of these happen, it is an indication that your printer has detected the loaded document.
iii. Move the ADF’s paper guides to properly fit the loaded document.
Step 3: For printers that were released in 2011 and upward, open the HP Scan. After doing that, watch the video below and do the steps discussed:
For printers that were released in 2010 and downward, open the HP Solution Center. After that, follow the instructions on the screen to scan.
Step 4: Scan the document or photo, and then save it to a destination of your choosing on your computer.
- If you are using the HP Scan, then you can change the destination folder of scanned files by clicking on “More” or “Advanced Settings”.
- If you are using the HP Solution Center, then you can change the destination folder of scanned files by clicking on “Save to File Save Options”.
How to Scan with HP Printer on Mac Computer
To scan with HP printer on your Mac computer, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Ensure that your printer is installed with the latest “Full Feature Software and Drivers”. If not, then you can download it with this link.
Step 2: Go to the App Store and then download the “HP Easy Scan”.
Step 3: Open the “HP Easy Scan” and do the steps discussed in the video below:
Step 4: Place the item you want to scan on your printer’s scanner or the automatic document feeder (ADF). Your choice is dependent on the type of printer you own and its features.
Use the instructions we shared already in this article in the “How to Load a Document or Photo on your HP Printer’s Scanner Glass” subsection if you are using your printer’s scanner glass.
However, if you are using your printer’s ADF, then follow the instructions we shared already in this article in the “How to Load a Document into your HP Printer’s Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)” subsection.
Step 5: Click on “Scan”.
Step 6: Once your printer is done scanning, click on “Done”. However, if there is another item to be scanned, click on “Scan Next Item”.
Step 7: To save your scanned file to the desired destination on your Mac computer, click on “Send”, and then “Folder”. After that, choose where the scanned file will be saved.
Read this: Scan with HP Printer [How To/Issues & Solutions] to learn about other scanning functions and features of your HP printer.
How to Print with HP Printer
We will discuss how to print with your HP printer on both Windows and Mac computers.
How to Print with HP Printer on Windows Computer
To print with an HP printer on your Windows computer, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Choose the file that will be printed and open it.
Step 2: On the keyboard, press the keys “Ctrl” + “P” at once.
Step 3: Once the pop-up printing menu appears, choose your HP printer from the list of printers.
Step 4: You can modify the print settings if you like.
Step 5: Click on the button labeled “Print”. This action will then send the print job to the print queue of your HP printer. Just wait a bit for the document to be printed.
How to Print with HP Printer on Mac Computer
To print with an HP printer on your Mac computer, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Choose the file that will be printed and open it.
Step 2: On the keyboard, press the “Command” and “P” keys at once.
Step 3: Once the pop-up printing menu appears, choose your HP printer from the list of printers.
Step 4: You can modify the print settings if you like.
Step 5: Click on the button labeled “Print”. This action will then send the print job to the print queue of your HP printer. Just wait a bit for the document to be printed.