Know How to Enable Scan to Computer HP

 HP printers are amazing printers that offer different functions from printing to scanning and faxing. Scan to computer is one of the interesting features offered by the HP printer through which you can scan the document and then send it to the computer or some other devices connected to the HP Printer. If you want to perform an HP scan to computer, you first need to install the HP scan software on the computer. In this blog, we have described how to enable scan to computer HP. Keep reading and know the steps to enable scan to computer. 

Instructions for HP Scan to Computer for Windows 10

Look at the below steps to enable the HP Scan to computer for Windows 10 system:

Step 1: The first step is to turn on your printer and then load the papers into the paper tray. Make sure whether the toner cartridge and ink are installed properly or not.

Step 2: After that, place the item you want to scan on the scanner glass.

Step 3: Thereafter, go to the “HP Scan to Computer” webpage to install all the associated apps from the MS Office store.

Step 4: Once the installation is completed, open the app on your system.

Step 5: Click on the “Menu” icon to expand it and tap on the Settings.

Step 6: Hit on the “Select Device” tab and select your HP printer model number from the list displayed on the screen.

Step 7: Click on the “Document Scan” to make the appropriate modifications in the settings. Click on the back arrow.

Step 8: Choose from outside the settings menu and click on the “capture images/ documents” option.

Step 9: Hit the “Save” button when the HP Scan to the computer is completed. 

Steps for HP Scan to Computer for Mac

Follow the below steps for HP Scan to Computer for Mac devices:

Step 1: Firstly, plug in the scanner or HP printer. After that, open the “Apple” menu.

Step 2: Thereafter, click on the “System Preferences” and hit on the “View” option.

Step 3: Go to the “Print and Scan” option and click on the “+” button.

Step 4: Select your scanner and then follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Ensure to update the scanner software from the “Software Update” tab.

Step 6: Tap on the “Update all” option.

Step 7: Go to the Apple menu and click on the “App Store” button. Hit on the “All Updates” option.

Step 8: Now, place the document in the scanner and open the “Spotlight” option. 

Step 9: View the Preview of the scanned document.

Step 10: Go to the “File” option and select the “import from scanner” option, and tap on “include network devices”. 

Step 11: Click on “Export as PDF”. Enter the name and then choose the location where you want to save the scanned file. Hit on the Save button. 

Hopefully, the steps discussed above will help you know how to enable scan to computer HP. However, if you have any confusion and issues during the process of enabling the HP scan to computer, it is recommended to visit the HP Support website or call our experts at our helpline number to fix the issue.