Step-by-step Guide On How To Set Up Scanner On HP Printer

If you want to know how to set up scanner on HP printer on different devices, you have come to the right place. This blog will explain a step-by-step guide on how to scan using other operating systems. We will discuss scanning using phones (Android/IOS) and computers (Windows/Mac). HP Smart App in various Operating systems performs all functions like sending the scanned document through email, saving the scan as a single file and multiple page PDF, and scanning two-sided documents.

How To Set Up Scanner on HP Printer (Windows, Mac)

Install the HP Smart App (Windows, Mac)

If you have not installed the HP Smart App on your computer, download the HP Smart App by going to the official site of HP and selecting your operating system. After downloading the HP Smart App, make an HP account to access all the HP printer functions.

After installing the HP Smart App, set up your printer following the instructions on the screen.

If you’re setting up your printer on a WiFi network, follow the below steps:

Place your printer and computer near the WiFi router.
Turn on the WiFi on your computer to connect to the network. If your computer is connected to the network with an ethernet cable, temporarily disconnect the cable and connect the WiFi.
Enable the Bluetooth on the computer so that HP Smart can detect the printer during the setup.

NOTE: If your printer is not on the list during a WiFi setup, go to the restore WiFi setup mode on your printer. Then restart the printer, reopen the HP Smart app, and add the printer again.

Use HP Smart Scan Options

Click on the Scan button on the app, and you can scan any document/photo using your app and also set the preference of the scanning. You can Save, Share, and Send scanned documents with the HP Smart app for Windows or Mac.

How To Set Up Scanner on HP Printer (Android/IOS)

The installation process for all the operating systems and devices is almost similar. It is just the user interface changes, but the functionality and steps are the same. You can perform all the scanning functions in your Android/IOS, which you can do in Windows/Mac.

Install the HP Smart App on your smartphone (IOS/Android)

Install the HP Smart app and register for the HP account if not registered.
After making your HP account, add your printer to the app by following all the on-screen instructions in the HP Smart App.

Use the Hp Smart Scan options in the app to scan the documents.

You can add your preferences and settings before clicking the scan button.
After setting the layout, paper quality, and other settings, you can give the scan command and save it on your phone or send it via mail, or even you can make a PDF of your scanned pages.

How To Set Up Scanner on HP Printer (Chromebooks)

You can scan your documents with just two clicks on Chromebook. Here are the following steps you can perform:

Make sure your Chromebook OS is up to date.
Click on the Clock button on the bottom right corner of the screen, and then click on the Settings icon.
Go to the Advanced option at the bottom of the screen.
Under the print and scan option, click on scan.
Select your printer, and you can change the settings in the menu in More Settings.
Then press scan to start the scanning process.

Conclusion

In this blog, we have discussed how to set up scanner on HP printer using different devices. We have discussed all the operating systems like Windows, macOS, Android, IOS,and Chromebooks. Using the HP application on devices is very convenient; you need to download the app and follow the steps given on the screen. We hope we have solved all your queries about setting a scanner on HP Printer using a different operating system.