LegacyScanEventHandler

com.hp.scan.button.handler.legacy · Utilities · v5.37.1

Native Version Spotted 124 devices · 118.3 KB · Impact: 43/100

Native Version Spotted

Universal version latest seen at v5.53.0 · Reported by 57 Macs in the community.

All sighted native versions (2):

v5.53.0 ×31 v5.51.0 ×26

Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.

About This App

LegacyScanEventHandler is a utility developed by HP that manages scan button events for HP printers and scanners on Mac systems. This background service enables the scan buttons on HP devices to launch the appropriate scanning software when pressed, providing seamless integration between HP hardware and macOS. The app runs invisibly in the background and is typically installed as part of HP printer driver packages. Users with HP all-in-one printers or dedicated scanners rely on this utility for convenient one-touch scanning functionality directly from their device's physical buttons.

Versions Seen 10 versions

v5.48.0 v5.46.0 v5.42.1 v5.38.0 v5.37.1 v5.33.1 v5.29.3 v5.24.2 v5.24.0 v5.23.4

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https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers

Good news! A native Universal version of LegacyScanEventHandler is now available (version 5.53.0), which has been confirmed running on multiple Apple Silicon Macs. You should update to the latest version to get native Apple Silicon support. Check HP's support website for the newest HP printer drivers for your specific model, or use HP's Smart app or HP Easy Start utility to automatically download and install the latest drivers that include the updated LegacyScanEventHandler. The update process should maintain all your existing scan button configurations while providing better performance on Apple Silicon Macs.