How To Scan On HP Color Laserjet Pro Mfp M479fdw?

Learn how to scan a paper, file, or document using the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479FDW printer. The HP Color LaserJet Pro M479FDW multi-functional printer is an all-in-one machine that delivers decent printouts and features fast printing, built-in Dual-Band Wi-Fi, faxing, and more. It is easy to set up and ideal for small to medium-sized printing, scanning, faxing, and copying needs. This page shows how to scan on the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479FDW printer.

How To Scan On Hp Color Laserjet Pro Mfp M479fdw Printer?

Scanning On HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479FDW

This all-in-one printer comes with a set of scan features. You can scan a file, page, or document and send or save it to:

  • Your computer
  • An email address
  • A USB flash drive
  • A network folder
  • SharePoint

HP M479FDW Scan To Computer Setup - Windows

Perform the step-by-step instructions below to scan a document on the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479FDW printer and save its copy on your computer.

  • Initially, enable the “scan to a computer” option on your printer. To do so, open the HP Printer Assistant on your Windows computer and follow the instructions below.
  • Click on the Print, Scan & Fax tab.
  • Go to the Scan section.
  • Click on the Manage Scan to Computer option followed by the Enable button.
  • If necessary, click the checkbox beside the “Automatically start Scan to Computer when I log on to Windows” option. Click the Close button.
    • HP M479FDW Scan To Computer
  • Next, ensure that the latest scanner driver version is installed on your computer.
  • Also, check to ensure that your printer and the computer are connected to the same network.

HP M479FDW Scan To Email/Network Folder Setup

To scan and send a document to an email address or a network folder, first, configure the scan to email or network folder settings on your printer using its EWS page or the HP Printer Assistant. This setup section will show you how to set up the scan to email or network folder settings using the printer’s EWS page.

  • Open a web browser on your computer.
  • Go to the printer’s EWS page using its IP address.
  • Click on the Scan tab if necessary on the EWS page.
  • Select Scan to Email > Scan to Email Setup > Outgoing Email Profiles.
    • Outgoing Email Profiles
  • Configure the scan to email settings by following the prompts displayed on the screen.
  • Similarly, click Scan to Network Folder Setup on the Scan screen to configure the scan to network folder settings.
  • Configure the scan settings by following the prompts displayed on the screen.

HP M479FDW Scan To USB Flash Drive Setup

  • Connect the USB flash drive to your printer’s USB port.
  • Turn on the printer and begin the scan operation.

HP Laserjet M479FDW Scanning Document

  • Load the document or original (that you want to scan) on the scanner glass or into the ADF of your printer.
  • Tap on the Scan icon on the main screen of your printer.
  • Choose the Scan to Email, Scan to Computer, Scan to SharePoint, Scan to Network Folder, or Scan to USB Drive option on the Scan menu screen.
  • Configure the scan settings by following the prompts displayed on the screen.
  • Finally, press the Start button.

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