How Do I Get My HP Printer to Scan a Document?

HP printer has a scanner assembled? If yes, you can scan your important documents and save them in digital format. The scammer assembly can be an automatic document feeder (ADF) or flatbed. This type of scanner enables you to scan standard-size documents at once and supports scanning multiple documents. Scan the documents with smart functions by using HP smart app or using Windows Fax & scan app, or by installing the HP print and scan doctor, or using the HP assistant tool.

 

Steps to Scan Document with HP Printer

Install HP print and scan doctor to scan your important document and save it in digital format by following the important steps listed below:

 

Using Windows Fax and Scan

You can use Windows Fax and the scan app to scan the document.

 

1. Place your document on the scanner bed.
2. If you have multiple documents to scan, place them in ADF.
3. Launch Windows Fax and Scan app on your system.
4. Hit on File >> New >> Scan.
5. Click OK after selecting the HP printer.
6. Now you can see the Scan window. Here change the file type, brightness, collar format, etc.
7. Once completing settings click on the Scan button.
8. You can now see the scanned document once the scanning is completed.
9. On the menu bar click on "Save".
10. Choose the file type after giving a name to the scanned document and hit on save.

 

Using HP Assistant Tool

1. Place the document facing the scanning side and close the scanner lid.
2. Now press the Windows + R or type control printers and click on enter.
3. Double-click on the HP printer and then click on Scan after opening the HP printer assistant.
4. Click on the Image or document.
5. Select the file format you want to save.
6. Also, select the Page size and color mode of the document.
7. Click on Scan and wait for the preview scan.
8. Double-click on the thumbnail to open the scanned document or picture.
9. Once after making the essential changes click on the Save option.

 

Using HP Smart

HP Smart is the default app in HP printers enabling you to print and scan documents. Follow a few steps to scan the document:

 

1. Place the document on the scanner bed keeping the pictures or other documents facing the scanning side downwards.
2. Hit on the Scan tab after opening the HP smart app.
3. Sign in to your HP account if you have it. If you don't have one make sure to create it and proceed further.
4. Once you come across the scan window, hit the Scan button.
5. Wait until your HP printer completes the scanning.
6. Once the scanning is completed you can see the menu.
7. Here click on the Edit option.
8. Crop the picture and adjust the profile.
9. Also, apply all the filters and click on Done after completing all the changes.
10. Click on "Save" to save all your scanned documents.
11. Here you will come across the pop-up window and click on save.
12. Select the file format and choose the compression levels.
13. Select Save and give the proper name to your saved file.

 

Conclusion

We are sure that the HP print and scan doctor can help you to get your important documents and images scanned quickly. But if you are facing any issues or want to be guided by an expert then you can contact the HP support team. They will definitely guide you in the right way.