HP Solution Center - how it works
Use the HP Solution Center to manage your HP printers and software. The main functions are scanning, copying and faxing. You can also use the printer to perform these tasks, but the software gives you numerous additional functions and setting options.
Copy, scan, and fax from the HP Solution Center
To use one of these functions, you first have to switch on your printer. Now select one of the functions in the menu on the left (see image).
Scan image
- If you want to scan an image, select the corresponding button. A new window opens and your HP product starts scanning.
- When this is complete, you will see a preview. If you are satisfied with the picture, click on accept at the bottom right of the screen. If you do not like the product yet, you can make various settings in the top right and thus change the brightness, resolution and size.
- If you have accepted the scan, it will be carried out again and saved. The storage location opens automatically.
Scan the document
- If you want to scan a document, you can first choose whether you want to save it in color, grayscale or black and white (see picture).
- You can then choose whether you want to save the document as an image file or open it directly in a program such as Word or Paint.
- If you would like to save the document as an image, you will find numerous storage options under the item file type. If you have no special requirements, choose a common format such as JPEG or PNG.
- Then tick the "Show preview" option if you want to make further settings. If a simple scan is enough, remove the check mark and click on the "Scan" button below.
Copy
- To make a copy, select the item in the main menu. It can take up to 15 seconds for the window to open.
- You can now make numerous settings. Choose between the options Text, Photo, or Mixed, enter the number of copies you want and determine the quality of the copy.
- You can also change the contrast, paper and size.
- To finally make a copy, click either the "Color Copy" or "Black and White Copy" button below.
Fax
- If you want to send a fax, you must first select a recipient. Search for it from your address book (see picture) or enter the contact details manually.
- Then select the desired quality and choose between the options "color" or "black and white".
- Now click on the "Send Fax" button to start the process.
Additional settings in the HP Solution Center
- In the menu on the left you will also find the item "Settings". Here you can configure your printer and its functions. You do not have to change this under normal circumstances.
- You will also see the three items "Shopping", "Help and Support" and "Create" in the middle, which you also do not necessarily need. You should go to "Help and Support" if you have any problems.
- Below you see the item "Software". Here are all the additional programs from HP that are installed on your computer. With a click on the respective program, this is opened.