HP Scanner 4
HP Scanner 4 is HP's dedicated scanning software that allows users to operate HP all-in-one printers and standalone scanners on Mac computers. The application provides direct control over scanning functions, including document and photo scanning with various quality and format options. Users can scan to different file formats, adjust scan settings like resolution and color depth, and save scanned documents directly to their Mac. It's typically installed alongside HP printer drivers and is essential for users who need full scanning functionality beyond basic print operations. The software integrates with HP's hardware to provide advanced scanning features that may not be available through generic scanning applications.
Suggested Replacements
1 suggestionHP has transitioned away from HP Scanner 4 in favor of HP Smart, their newer universal app for managing HP printers and scanners. HP Smart is actively maintained, offers native Apple Silicon support, and provides all the scanning functionality of the older HP Scanner 4 app plus additional features like mobile printing and cloud connectivity. You should download HP Smart from the Mac App Store or HP's website to replace HP Scanner 4. The transition is straightforward as HP Smart will automatically detect your existing HP hardware and provide the same scanning capabilities with a more modern interface.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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