The HP Deskjet 5525 is a versatile device that offers a printer, copier, and scanner. The scanner function on the device allows you to scan documents and copy them to a memory card, attach scan results via email, and send photos/documents wirelessly to a computer. This feature is especially useful when you need to access and view physical documents, photos, or attachments on a computer. This wikiHow teaches you how to scan a photo or document from an HP wireless printer on Windows and MacOS computers.
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Method 1 of 2: On MacOS Computer
Step 1. Turn on the printer
Make sure the machine is connected to a power source and press the power button to turn it on.
Step 2. Connect the printer to the same WiFi network as the computer
If the machine is not already connected to the network, follow these steps via the printer's digital display:
- Open menu " Network ”.
- Choose " Wireless Wizard Setup ”.
- Select a WiFi network.
- Enter your password or passcode when prompted.
Step 3. Open the HP Easy Scan application on the computer
You can find this application in the folder “ Applications if you have it installed. If not, follow these steps:
- Open the App Store on the computer. This app is marked by a blue icon with a white “A” inside.
- Look for hp easy scan.
- Click " HP Easy Scan ”.
- Click " Buy (Don't worry! This app is free).
- Open the application from the folder " Applications ” or click the button “ Open ” in the App Store window after the app is installed.
Step 4. Click the Scanner menu
A list of options will be displayed.
Step 5. Select HP DeskJet 5525
If you don't see this option, make sure the printer is turned on and connected to the same WiFi network as the computer. You can also click “ Browse Scanners ” to try to find it manually.
If the machine name still does not appear, click the " HP Easy Scan ” at the top of the screen and select “ Check for Updates " If an app update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
Step 6. Select scanning preferences from the "Presets" menu
The options in this menu determine the scanning process for photos or documents.
If you want to set more scanning options, click “ Edit Settings ”, select preferences, and click “ Done ”.
Step 7. Open the scanner section of the machine
You can lift the cover off the glass to reveal a cross-section of the scanner.
Step 8. Place the file you want to scan with the text/object facing down (glass)
Adjust one corner of the beam to the frame of reference in the cross section of the machine so that the beam is scanned completely.
If you have a lot of documents that need to be scanned, try using the document feeder located on the side of the scanner unit. Use the arrows on the document container as a reference to place the document correctly
Step 9. Click Scan in the HP Easy Scan application
In a few moments, the machine will scan the document and display it in a preview window.
If you want to add another page (eg the back of the document), click “ Add ”, place the document you want to scan over the cross-section of the glass, and click the “button again Scan ”.
Step 10. Click Edit to edit the scan result (optional)
This option is indicated by the pencil icon at the bottom of the screen. After the document is scanned, you can use the editing tools to make the final changes. At this stage, you can adjust the color and brightness of the document, as well as straighten or crop the scan results.
Step 11. Click Send when ready to save the scan result
It's in the lower-right corner of the window. Several options will be displayed.
Step 12. Click Folders
The “Save” window will appear after that.
Step 13. Select storage preferences
You can specify a specific folder to save the file to, rename the document, and choose an image format if you want.
Step 14. Click Save
The scan results will be saved in the format you have specified.
Method 2 of 2: On Windows Computer
Step 1. Turn on the printer
Make sure the machine is connected to a power source and press the power button to turn it on.
Step 2. Connect the printer to the same WiFi network as the computer
If the machine is not already connected to the network, follow these steps via the printer's digital display:
- Open menu " Network ”.
- Choose " Wireless Wizard Setup ”.
- Select a WiFi network.
- Enter your password or passcode when prompted.
Step 3. Install the latest version of the printer program
HP Smart is the latest version of the HP printer and scanner program for Windows computers. To install it:
- Visit
- Expand the list of options under the "Driver-Product Installation Software" menu.
- Click " Download ” next to the text "HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 5520e All-in-One Printer series Full Feature Software and Drivers".
- Click the file in the lower-left corner of the screen according to the instructions in the pop-up window, then follow the on-screen prompts to install the application and printer driver.
- If the machine is not already connected to a WiFi network, the pairing process will help you through the connection process.
Step 4. Open the HP Smart app
You can find this application by typing hp scan in the Windows search bar and clicking “ HP Smart ” in the search results.
Step 5. Click the orange Scan box
This box is at the bottom of the HP Smart window. The “Scan” window will be displayed after that.
Step 6. Select the desired settings
You can specify scanned attachments (photos or documents), change the size and resolution of the scan results, and choose other settings as needed.
Step 7. Open the scanner section of the machine
You can lift the cover off the glass to reveal a cross-section of the scanner.
Step 8. Place the file you want to scan with the text/object facing down (glass)
Adjust one corner of the beam to the frame of reference on the machine cross section for a complete scan of the beam.
If you have a lot of documents that need to be scanned, try using the document feeder that is on the side of the scanner unit. Use the arrows on the document container as a reference to place the document correctly
Step 9. Click Scan on the HP Smart app
In a few moments, the machine will scan the document and display it in a preview window.
If you want to add another page (eg the back of the document), click “ Add ”, place the document you want to scan over the cross-section of the glass, and click the “button again Scan ”.
Step 10. Click Edit to edit the scan result (optional)
This option is indicated by the pencil icon at the bottom of the screen. After the document is scanned, you can use the editing tools to make the final changes. At this stage, you can adjust the color and brightness of the document, as well as straighten or crop the scan results. When finished, click Apply ” to update the scan results.
If you want to scan additional pages, click “ Add a page ” and follow the instructions shown on the screen.
Step 11. Click Save to save the scan result
If you scan a document (PDF), the file will be saved to the “Documents” folder. If you scan a photo, it will be saved to the “Pictures” folder.
Step 12. Click OK
The scan window will close after that.
