




A drop-down entry prefixed with Scanner: appears, or Scanner settings appears as an option on the printer’s page. Test scanning Once the device is installed and visible under Printers & scanners, use the scanning software on the PC (for example, Windows’ built-in scan tools or the manufacturer’s app) to test a scan.
To connect and set up the scanner part of a new printer/scanner in Windows 11, follow these steps.
If scan options are available, use the scanner from there. If the scanner does not appear, remove the device: In Printers & scanners, select the printer. Select Removeand confirm. Re-add it: In Printers & scanners, next to Add a printer or scanner, select Add device. Wait for Windows to find the printer/scanner. Select it and complete setup.
To connect and set up the scanner part of a new printer/scanner in Windows 11, follow these steps.
Use Windows to start the scan instead of a physical button. Verify Windows sees the scanner Make sure the printer/scanner is powered on and connected. Select Start→ Settings→ Devices→ Printers & scanners(or use the shortcut: Open Printers & scanners). In Printers & scanners, confirm the device appears in the list.
To scan documents to a Windows computer and then send them by email, use either the Windows Scan app (for a physical scanner) or the Windows Camera app (for scanning with a camera), depending on the device available.
To scan a document from your printer to your computer, first make sure your printer is properly connected to your PC either through USB or Wi-Fi. Place the document you want to scan on the scanner glass or in the automatic document feeder. On your computer, open the Windows Scan app or the scanning software provided by your printer manufacturer, such as HP Smart or Canon Scan Utility. Select ...
Open the Windows Scan app Right-click the Start menu and select Search. In Type here to search, enter: Windows Scan. Under Apps, select Scan. If Scan does not appear, install it from Microsoft Store using this link: Windows Scan. Place the document in the printer/scanner For a flatbed: place the document face down on the glass and close the lid.
To scan documents from an HP Envy printer to a Windows computer, first ensure the scanner part of the printer is installed and recognized in Windows, then use the Windows Scan app to perform the scan. Connect and install the scanner Make sure the HP Envy is connected to the computer (USB or network per HP instructions) and powered on.
Summary Windows usually detects and installs new hardware automatically when you connect it. If a device isn’t added automatically, you can add it manually from Settings. When to add a device manually You may need to add a device manually if: The device isn’t detected when you connect it. The device uses Bluetooth or wireless pairing.







