HP LaserJet MFP M436 - Scanning from a computer

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The maximum resolution that can be achieved depends upon various factors, including computer speed, available disk space, memory, the size of the image being scanned, and bit depth settings. Thus, depending on your system and what you are scanning, you may not be able to scan at certain resolutions, especially using enhanced dpi.

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The Scan To PC button push functionality is only supported on network-connected products. Scan To PC is not supported over a USB connection.

1. Install the M436 full software bundle. This software bundle includes the HP Scan software application.
2. Run the HP M436 Scan to PC Setup utility in the PC's programs/applications group to modify the settings for an existing printer or to add an additional M436 product. This utility configures scan settings and file type/save options for the Scan To PC button push.
3. Highlight the printer model name on the first screen, and then click the Properties button at the bottom of the screen.
   Figure : Scan to PC setup utility screenshot
   
4. Modify the following settings under Scan Profile as desired:
   • Profile Name: Enter the name to display on the control panel.
   • Scan Settings: Select color mode, resolution, original scan size, and duplex scan.
   • Save Settings: Select save location, file format, and action to take after saving the scan.
   Figure : Scan to PC setup utility screenshot
   
5. Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder.
6. Select (scan) > Scan To PC on the control panel, and then select the destination PC/location where the scanned file will be saved.

1. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.
2. Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder.
3. Open an application, such as Adobe Photoshop.
4. Click File > Import, and select the scanner device.
5. Set the scan options.
6. Scan and save your scanned image.

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The WIA driver works only on Windows OS with a USB port.

1. Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.
2. Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder.
3. Click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
4. Right-click on device driver icon in Printers and Faxes > Start Scan.
5. New Scan application appears.
6. Choose your scanning preferences and click Preview to see how your preferences affect the picture.
7. Scan and save your scanned image.

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This feature is not available for the machine that does not support the network interface.

1. Select the Windows icon in the lower left portion of the screen.
2. Select All Programs.
3. Select the HP or HP Printers folder.
4. Select the HP LaserJet MFP M436 folder.
5. Select the HP M436 Scan to PC Setup application.
6. Select Add Device.
7. Available network devices will be shown.
8. Add the device(s) you wish to use.

1. Place a single document face down on the document glass, or load the documents face up into the document feeder.
2. Select (Scan) > Scan To PC.

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   If you see Not Available message, check the port connection.

3. Select your registered computer ID, and enter the Password if necessary.
4. Select the option you want and press OK.
5. Scanning begins.

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Scanned image is saved in computer’s C:\Users\users name\My Documents. The saved folder may differ, depending on your operating system or the application you are using.