What software do i need to scan through a PC?

Its possible, but you'd need to adjust the software... I suspect it wont be trivial. :(
For a specific PC folder, you would need to find something like 'advanced settings' or 'folders / directories' in the software you use for scanning, then find the 'default destination folder'.
FOr dropbox, that would be more difficult, and probably require additional software that creates a 'virtual drive' on your PC , which you would then direct scan-software to use. ( like PC folder above).

Alternatively , there may be other scanning software packages available that can do this job better than the one youre currently using. Goodluck!

This is normal function and nothing to worry about.

There are two ways to initiate a scan using your machine.

You can use the keypad on the printer to tell it to scan and this makes the printer send the scan to the computer. Using this method lets the printer control the scan command.

To scan using the keypad - press the scan button on the printer. This will bring up the "downloading application list" on the printers display. What the printer is doing is looking for a list of installed programs/software on your pc that it is familiar with and can scan your document to. Your printer can use software like ,Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word or internet explorer ect. When it confirms a list of installed software available on your pc it will display them and wait for you to confirm where you want your scan to go. Word will only accept documents. I suggest scanning to a photo program for pictures. If your printer does not find any comptatible software that it can scan to on your pc then the downloading list notice will time out and it will display a scan error or just turn off and power down.

I suggest using the second method below to scan instead.

OR

You can use the software after its installed in your pc and go into the computer to tell it to scan using the printer and store the image in your pc instead. Using this method lets the computer control the scan command.

to use this method, you need to have the dell software for your printer model installed and click on it on your desktop. then just follow the prompts to find the scan command. If you dont have the software, its available on Dell's website. Go to customer support and find download software and drivers and enter your printer made and model number. Then follow the prompts to install the software on your pc and start your scan once more using the instructions above.

Hope this helps?

ISSUE: The error Waiting for PC is displayed on the control panel when scanning, using the Start Scanbutton on the control panel. The user will also notice a Not Setup on PC error when pressing theScan to … button. Note that scan from the PC works properly without an error. SOLUTION: The probable causes for this issue are listed below:

• Firewall denying access to PC
• Device polling not enabled
• The scan to function is not enabled in the HP Toolbox
• The destination has not been added to the Scan to button from HP toolbox
• The HP Toolbox is losing the scan to destination

How to troubleshoot this issue:

1. PC protection software such as firewall software may prohibit proper communication between HP AiO products and Toolbox and scanning software. Firewalls may need to be reconfigured to allow Toolbox to communicate with the AiO. The Toolbox software is similar to Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer in this way. Temporarily disabling firewall software may be helpful in determining if it needs to be reconfigured for Toolbox to operate properly. Please contact your third party firewall software vendor if assistance is needed to reconfigure the firewall. The following third party support Web sites may be useful:
   • BlackICE PC protection Click here for BlackICE PC protection at http://blackice.iss.net/product_pc_protection.php
   • Zone Alarm Click here for Zone Alarm at http://www.zonelabs.com/support
   • Symantec Click here for Symantec at http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/
   • McAfee Click here for McAfee at http://ts.mcafeehelp.com/
   • Windows XP Click here for Windows X Support at http://support.microsoft.com/
2. When Device Polling is turned off, the Alerts and the Scan to e-mail or folder options in the HP Toolbox are disabled, and the START SCAN function on the HP LaserJet AiO product control panel is also turned off. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to turn on Device polling.
3. To program the device SCAN TO ... button, view the device settings. Open the HP Toolbox and click the Scan to tab. For more information, CLICK HERE to view the document titled HP Color LaserJet 2840 AiO Series Products - How to use "Scan To E-mail" or "Scan to Folder" from the Device
4. The User loses the folder when choosing to save scanned files under the Scan to Folderoption of the Scan to Tab. The User also may lose the email settings under the Scan to Emailoption of the Scan to Tab. The User restarts the toolbox and it works for some time and the problem repeats again. Perform the following in the order listed to resolve this issue:
   1. Run the Fix Scan Utility and see if it resolves the problem. Click here for the Fix Scan Utility at http://www.hp.com If not, proceed to the next step.
   2. Check the firmware version and make sure that it is up to date. print a configuration page to see what the current firmware version is. Compare it to the latest version offered on HP.com Click here for HP.com at http://www.hp.com . If it is not the latest version then upgrade it to the latest version available on the web.
   3. Download the Software Update Version 3.0 from HP.com and install it. Click here to download the software update from http://www.hp.com
5. For Toolbox Reset Persistent Data issues, CLICK HERE to view the document titled HP Color LaserJet 2800 All-in-One series - Toolbox Reset Persistent Data
6. If the issue persists, uninstall and reinstall the printer software. CLICK HERE to view the document titled HP LaserJet 2820 and 2840 AiO Series Products - Uninstalling or Removing the Printing Software and Shared Components

You will need to use the TWAIN software for the printer. From the computer you will be running the scan options thru the TWAIN software. Then the scan files will be pulled from the printer back to the computer. Running scan options directly from the printer will give you the option to print the scan files or send them to a memory card if your printer has a slot for one. If the scanning software is not installed on your computer then you will need to download it from the manufacturer's website.

do you need to scan your pc for viruses or for registry problems?
if you want to scan your system for viruses, i prefer you to download demo versions of kaspersky antivirus software.
if you want to scan your pc for registry problems, i prefer ccleaner software. it is available for free i guess.
try this. i think it will help you surely.
have a nice day.

First of all install the drivers and software required.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?prodNameId=1140778&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=135&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=1140783

after that you might need to restart your computer, ones your done try scanning, with any program or with the hp program.

for example scanning with windows / paint.
press start, then run. or
hold down windows key and press r

type in: mspaint
press ok or enter

in paint, press file and then from scanner or camera, scan a document.

You need to install the HP Scan software on each and every PC the MFP should scan to. In this software, you can create targets for the "Scan To" button. But: This is only useful when scanning with the ADF, because when scanning from the flatbed, you'd need for every page to hit the "Scan To"-button, press "Scan", wait for about a minute or two until the MFP has found the appropriate PC, and wait for the scan. So network scanning is unfortunately very limited with this machine.

If you are scanning using the Scan to PC button, the unit will scan as you described. In order to scan multiple pages into one document, you need to go go through the Smarthru software, or whatever scanning software your unit includes. Since your unit is manufactured by Xerox, you can go to www.samsung.com and download the SmartThru software of your choice for free.

You can download the link for Officejet 6210 AIO

http://tinyurl.com/ykr3qj

This will give you the instruction for the software installation.

On my version of the hp software I can quite easily do this.

You will need working email software on your pc, so to scan the image, ensure that the pc is connected to the scanner and the pc is switched on - with all the HP scanning software installed.

Press the scan button on top of the scanner, with the document inside the scanner faced down.

When the HP Software pops up on the PC - the scanned image should appear. You can then click the email as attachment button in the HP software.

There are many ways to do this operation. So if you get stuck then let me know I we can go into more detail.

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