Many printer brands also offer their own software that lets you scan from your computer. For instance, if you have an HP printer, you can use the HP Smart app to scan documents.

To scan a document, place it under your printer’s scanner glass and click on the Scan button on the app’s home screen. Your printer will scan the document and show its preview in the HP Smart app.

This post explains how to use HP Print and Scan Doctor to fix Printer problems on a Windows 11/10 PC. If you’re experiencing printing or scanning issues with your HP printer, you’re not alone.