HP LaserJet MFP, HP PageWide Enterprise MFP, HP Managed MFP - Scan in macOS

To scan using HP Easy Scan, or to get the latest software needed for scanning, download and install the latest HP Easy Start utility (for macOS 10.11 and newer).

1. Go to 123.hp.com.

2. Enter your printer model number.

3. Click Install HP Easy Start to install the HP Easy Start utility.

4. Launch the app, select the printer, and then let the utility automatically install the software and add the print queue.

   Note:

   For full-feature scan capability, make sure both Essential Software and HP Easy Scan check boxes are selected.

5. Place the item that you want to scan on the scanner glass, or load it into the automatic document feeder (ADF).

6. In the Applications folder, or from the Dock, select HP Easy Scan.

7. To initiate a scan, follow these steps:

   1. Select the printer from the Scanner drop-down list.

      Select the printer from the Scanner drop-down list

      

   2. Select the scan type from the Presets menu.

   3. Select Scan.

   4. To preview or modify the scanned image, do one of the following:

      • To preview: Click the thumbnail of the scanned item.

      • To modify: Click Edit.

8. To save the scanned image on your Mac, follow these steps:

   1. Click Send, and then select Folder.

      In the Send menu, select "Folder"

      

   2. In the Where drop-down list, select the destination where you want to save the image.

   3. In the Format drop-down list, select the file type.

   4. Click Save.

      Note:

      To save multiple pages to a single file, select PDF as the format, and then select the check box next to Save all items to a single file.

      Select the "Save all items to a single file" check box

      

Follow the steps below to scan using Apple Image Capture (available in macOS 10.8 and newer).

1. Place the item that you want to scan on the scanner glass, or load it into the automatic document feeder (ADF).

2. In the Applications folder, or from the Dock, click Image Capture.

3. Select your printer from the Device list. If your printer is connected to a network, select it from the Shared list.

   If a "Software for this device is not installed" message displays after you select your printer, click Install, and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.

4. Click Show Details and change any settings as needed.

   Note:

   Make sure to select either the Flatbed mode or the Document Feeder mode, depending on your printer and how you plan to scan.

5. Click Scan.

Follow these steps to scan using Apple Preview (available in macOS 10.7 and newer).

1. Place the item that you want to scan on the scanner glass, or load it into the automatic document feeder (ADF).

2. In the Applications folder, or from the Dock, select Preview.

3. From the Preview File menu, click Import from Scanner.

   Note:

   For macOS 10.7 users only: If your printer connects to a network, click Include Networked Devices, and then click Import from Scanner in the Preview File menu to display your networked printer in the list.

4. Select your printer from the list.

   An overview of the scan will display.

   If a "Software for this device is not installed" message displays after you select your printer, click Install, and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.

5. Click Show Details and change any settings as needed.

   Note:

   Make sure to select either the Flatbed mode or the Document Feeder mode, depending on your printer and how you plan to scan.

6. Click Scan.

Follow these steps to scan from the Print & Scan window (available in macOS 10.7 and newer).

1. Place the item that you want to scan on the scanner glass, or load it into the automatic document feeder (ADF).

2. Click the Apple menu , and then select System Preferences.

3. Click the Printers & Scanners menu.

4. Select your printer in the left pane.

5. Click the Scan tab, and then click Open Scanner.

   If a "Software for this device is not installed" message displays after you select your printer, click Install, and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.

6. Click Show Details and change any settings as needed.

   Note:

   Make sure to select either the Flatbed mode or the Document Feeder mode, depending on your printer and how you plan to scan.

7. Click Scan.

   Note:

   If the Scan or Print icons do not display, remove and re-add the printer.