How To Use Shortcuts On HP Printers With HP Smart

Did you know that HP Printer users can use HP Smart to print, email, and even save documents to the cloud using shortcuts?

You can access this software not only from your desktop but also on any mobile device. This means that you can access your HP Printer at any time and from anywhere, making the whole printing process easier. 

Easy access, easy use, and easy setup; what more could you ask for? Continue reading if you want to know more about how to use HP Smart shortcuts for your HP printer!

• What is HP Smart and why should you use it?
• How to use shortcuts on HP Smart
• Conclusion

Usually after you purchase a printer, you must first connect it to your computer before you can use the printer management software to scan and print documents. But now, you can install the HP Smart software to simplify the operation of HP printers! 

There are 3 versions of HP Smart currently available for download: 

• HP Smart for Windows,

• HP Smart for Mac,

• and the HP Smart app for mobile devices (including iOS and Android).

With the help of the HP Smart application, you can now configure and control HP printers from Windows computers, Mac computers, and mobile devices.

Moreover, you can use the app to scan, exchange, and print photos and documents using your HP printers. This software also provides you with the following benefits:

• You can manage your HP account directly from the app. This includes placing orders for supplies and obtaining help.

• You can create high-quality scans using the camera on your mobile device or import existing files. Afterwards, you can examine, modify, and save the scans as PDFs or JPEGs. Furthermore, you can also transfer them to your preferred cloud storage account.

• You can easily edit and enhance your photographs which includes cropping, adding effects, modifying saturation, altering the contrast, and adjusting brightness settings.

• With Mobile Fax, you can send encrypted faxes directly from the app.

• You can greatly increase your productivity and speed up your work using configurable shortcuts operated with just one touch.

The HP Smart app has these cool little features known as shortcuts. You can use shortcuts to program one-touch actions that simplify time-consuming and routine operations, such as sending emails, printing documents, and storing scans. Here’s how you can do this:

First and foremost, you will need to download and install the HP Smart application on your desktop, smartphone, or tablet.

If you are configuring the printer to function with a wireless network, follow these quick steps:

• Place the printer, as well as your computer or mobile device, in close proximity to the Wi-Fi router.

• Next, connect to the network by turning on the Wi-Fi function and entering your credentials. If the computer is currently linked to the network using an Ethernet cable, you will need to first unplug the cable and make use of the Wi-Fi connection while setting up the computer.

• Turn on the Bluetooth setting on your smartphone or tablet so that HP Smart can recognize the printer while it is being set up.

• Download and install the HP Smart app from 123.hp.com (for mobile devices), the HP Smart page on the Microsoft Store website (for Windows), or the HP Smart page on the Mac App Store website (macOS).

• Allow the application to use your geolocation to recognise the printer and provide solutions.

NOTE: Before downloading, you must first disconnect your device from any Virtual Private Network (VPN).

If this is your first time configuring HP Smart, you will need to create an HP account. Otherwise, you can simply login into an existing one.

You may try resetting the Wi-Fi configuration mode if you are unable to locate the name of your printer following these instructions:

• Access the Wireless and Setup menu using printers that have a touchscreen such as HP OfficeJet and HP advanced printers.

• Choose Network setup and then Settings, and afterwards choose Restore Network Settings to restore your previous network configuration.

• For printers that do not have a touchscreen like HP laserjet or HP laser printers, you will need to push the buttons of your printer in order to get it back into WiFi setup mode.

To finish configuring the printer with HP Smart: 

• Search for your printer using the Add Printer or plus sign button.

• Follow the on-screen instructions.

• Turn on the tile labeled "Shortcuts" in HP Smart.

• Place the Shortcuts tile on the home screen.

• Launch the HP Smart app, and once it's open, choose your printer from the list of devices on the main screen.

• On the home screen, look for the tile labeled "Shortcuts."

In the event that you can’t find the Shortcuts tile, you can activate it using the personalisation options. Here’s how you can do so: 

• On Android and iOS, go to Settings > Personalize Tiles > Shortcuts, and then activate them.

• Windows users should go to the Settings menu, choose Personalize Tiles, and afterwards turn on Shortcuts.

• On Mac, activate Shortcuts by opening the Printer Settings menu.

You can make a Shortcut to print, send a scan through email, or save it to a cloud account. Follow these easy steps to set it up! For mobile devices: 

• Click the tile.

• Click Add ShortcutCreate. You can choose a preset shortcut or create a new one.

• Select a destination for your shortcut. Choose “print” for a printing job, “Email” for sending an email, and “Save” for saving documents into your own cloud (Google Drive or OneDrive).

• Configure the settings before clicking Continue.

• Enter the name of your Shortcut.

• Select your tile color.

• Choose the document type.

• Finally, save your shortcut. 

Important Note: Starting with iOS Smart app version 8.6, launching a Shortcut with Siri will no longer be supported. To execute a Shortcut, you can utilize the HP Smart application or the printer’s control panel.For desktops: 

• Click on the tile.

• Select Add ShortcutCreate. You can choose a preset shortcut or create a new one.

• Select a destination for your shortcut. Choose “print” for a printing job, “Email” for sending an email, and “Save” for saving documents into your own cloud (Google Drive or OneDrive).

• Update your settings before tapping Continue.

• Enter the name of your Shortcut.

• Choose your tile color.

• Choose the document type.

• Finally, save your shortcut.

• Use the settings icon to make changes to your Shortcut.

HP Smart is an innovative piece of software that can simplify your printing needs. You can use HP Smart to do a lot of cool stuff on your HP printer including: 

• Scanning: you can either use the printer's document feeder or scanner glass, import a photo, or take a picture of the document or object using the camera on your computer or mobile device.

• Printing: choose the item you want to print, then modify any print job parameters by first choosing a print job category from the home page.

• Copying: open your Copy tile, take the document or take a picture with your camera, choose the size and how many copies you want, and then print it off in color or monochrome.

What are you waiting for? Connect HP Smart with your HP Printer today!