To scan to an HP printer, you typically use the HP Smart app or the printer’s built-in control panel with proper software and driver installation.
**Steps to scan to HP printer via computer:**
1. **Install HP Scan Software:**
Go to hp.com/hpscan and download the Full Feature Software and Drivers. During installation, select Automatic Setup for the connection[1].
2. **Load Your Document:**
Place the original on the scanner glass or document feeder.
3. **Use Printer Control Panel:**
– Tap **Scan**, then select **Scan to Computer**.
– Choose the target computer and preferred file type for the scan.
– Tap the scan button to send the scan to your PC[1].
4. **Scan to USB option:**
Alternatively, you can scan directly to a USB drive plugged into the printer port; enter a file name and adjust settings as desired[1].
**Using the HP Smart app (mobile or desktop):**
– Download and install HP Smart (available on iOS and other platforms).
– Open the app, connect to your HP printer, and use the scan tile to start scanning; you can preview, edit, save as PDF/JPEG, or share directly from the app[3][4].
**Network folder setup for scan to computer:**
– Create a shared network folder on your PC and assign credentials.
– Enter the network path, username, and password into the printer’s scan to network folder setup.
– Save and test to ensure the folder shows up as an option on the printer[2].
This covers the main methods for scanning to an HP printer via computer, USB, or app. For more details or specific printer models, HP’s support site and videos provide comprehensive guidance[1][2][4].