Scan

You can scan documents, photos, and other paper types, and send them to a variety of destinations, such as a computer or an email recipient.

When scanning documents with the HP printer software, you can scan to a format that can be searched and edited.

When scanning a borderless original, use the scanner glass and not the document feeder. NOTE: Some scan functions are only available after you have installed the HP printer software.

Scan to a computer

Scan to a memory device

Scan to Email

Scan using Webscan

Scan to a computer

Before scanning to a computer, make sure you have already installed the HP recommended printer software. The printer and computer must be connected and turned on.

In addition, on Windows computers, the printer software must be running prior to scanning.

To enable the scan to a computer feature (Windows)

The scan to a computer feature is enabled by default from the factory. Follow these instructions if the feature has been disabled, and you wish to enable it again.

1.Open the HP printer software.

2.Go to the Scan section.

3.Select Manage Scan to Computer.

4.Click Enable.

To enable the scan to a computer feature (OS X)

The scan to a computer feature is enabled by default from the factory. Follow these instructions if the feature has been disabled, and you wish to enable it again.

1.Open HP Utility.

2.Under Scan Settings, click Scan to Computer.

3.Ensure that Enable Scan to Computer is selected.

To scan an original from the printer control panel

1.Load the original print side up into the document feeder, or load the original print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass.

2.Touch Scan, and then select Computer.

3.Touch a computer that you want to scan to.

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HP 5745, 5740, 5742 manual Scan to a computer, To enable the scan to a computer feature Windows

5742, 5740, 5745 specifications

The HP 5745 and HP 5742 are multifunctional printers that cater to home and small office environments, combining reliability, efficiency, and advanced printing technology. Both models are equipped to handle a variety of tasks including printing, scanning, copying, and faxing, making them ideal choices for users looking to streamline their workflow in a compact form factor.

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