HP Smart for Desktop 4+

HP Inc.

    • 4.3 • 412.6K Ratings
    • Free

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Description

The app that lets you print, scan, fax, and share documents from anywhere. HP Smart makes it easy to set up your HP printer and get straight to your printing needs—even if you aren’t a computer geek.

The HP Smart app helps you:
• Print, scan, and copy from any device.
• Setup your HP printer and get help troubleshooting unexpected issues.
• Print documents straight from your computer or the cloud.
• Scan documents as PDF or JPEG files and share them with friends, family, colleagues, or save to the cloud.
• Create in-app shortcuts to boost your productivity.
• Fax documents digitally, without using a fax machine.
• Create crafts, cards, and kid’s coloring worksheets using pre-designed templates.
• Monitor your printer’s ink levels, manage your Instant Ink subscription, and order more supplies when you are running low.

Download the app to get started with your HP printer!

Note: Some HP Smart features require a network connection and an HP account for full functionality. Certain features are only available in English.

What’s New

Version 17.5.1

Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

Ratings and Reviews

4.3 out of 5
412.6K Ratings

412.6K Ratings

Justin D. Herpin ,

wow

I can't believe how hard you guys are tyring to make us sign up for your services, regardless if we print on a regular basis or not. This is so indicative of out times, but I didn't expect to get it with HP. furthermore, this is the hardest printer I've ever had to set up, and I only buy HP Printers. Also, my printer has a broken piece day 1, but I have to have it for school, so I guess I hope it holds up. Furthermore, it won't print in color from my computer? wth is that? it prints in color from my phone, but lack of any color options so far? I needed for projects I am currently working on, and now i am trying to make it print color from my computer now, but I'm about to give up, as i have a project due Monday and don't have time to sort through your instructions on how to make it work, as if that is something that should be happening day 1 out of the box. I gave 2 starts only bc it seems fast and good quality when it does work, but I will probably send back if I can't get it to print without calling customer support, there is no reason whatsoever it shouldn't work out of the box....period.

-Dee Gee- ,

Major regression in scanning capabilities

I've been using this app since moving to Mac a year ago to use my generally reliable HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus. While some aspects were clunky (especially where login was required - and which shouldn't be required), the app generally performed its functions reasonably well. I mostly used it for scanning items to PDF and JPEG on my laptop, such as forms or doctor reports.

Over time, some improvements have been made, including native Apple Silicon support. I appeciate active development while supporting older devices. However, a recent update (version 15 perhaps, about 2 months ago?) made significant changes to the user interface, particularly in the scanning functions. There were a number of major interface regressions and lost capabilities and options; while some of these have been restored or improved (such as finer controls over where to save files), there remain major missing features or options. Most notably, I am unable to use the automated document feeder (ADF) on my scanner to scan more than one page or to scan a double-sided page, and there is no setting to use this in the software. As best as I can tell, each page has to be scanned manually. This feature worked fine for almost a year on Mac using this application, and as far as I can tell continues to work on my Windows machines using the helper application the same way this has always worked for 10 years.

Jared0789 ,

Extraordinary. Terrible.

I'm floored by what a terrible idea this is. Using my scanner from my OS is janky and error-ridden, but the app offers a strealined experience. Except you have to be connected to the internet and logged into the HP account you're required to make to use any of the features. Why do I need to be logged in to scan a document? Well presumably so HP can get their copy of my document too, and that's why this is a truly terrible design and concept. HP is unabashedly and unapologetically forcing you to hand over ALL of your personal data and information, and there are no reasonable alternatives--it's overall a gigantic step BACK in terms of user friendliness and useability. I'm disgusted. But that's not even why I'm writing this review, I'm here because I got logged out of the app and I can't log back in now--no matter how long the wheel spins it never opens a browser window, so regardless of how hard I try to get the app working and re-establish HP's close connection to all of my most sensitive information I CAN'T because this product is so absolutely, magnificently, poorly conceived and constructed... What's clear is this interface is merely a cheap facade and no more than vehicle by which they operate their all inclusive executive campaign to shamelessly harvest your most confidential records.

App Privacy

The developer, HP Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Used to Track You

The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

  • Purchases
  • Identifiers

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

  • Purchases
  • Financial Info
  • Location
  • Contact Info
  • User Content
  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data
  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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