How to Use HP Director

Use the HP Photo and Imaging Director software when scanning documents.

The HP Photo and Imaging Director software, often called HP Director, shipped as part of the driver and software package for many Hewlett-Packard photo printers, scanners and multi-function machines. Replaced by a new software package in 2005, the HP Director software can still run successfully on Windows 2000 and Windows XP systems, but is not compatible with newer Windows operating systems. Use the HP Director software along with your Hewlett-Packard scanning device to scan and copy photos, documents and more.

Instructions

General Scanning

1. Place the document or photo you wish to scan on the glass scanner bed or, if available, face down in the automatic document feeder, and then open the HP Director software.

2. Click "Settings," followed by "Scan Settings & Preferences" to set the desired scanner settings from the assorted menu options, and then click "OK." Select the file type, resolution and destination settings under the "Scan Picture Settings" and "Scan Document Settings" menus. Setup the custom scan destinations for the printer control panel from the "Scan to ... Setup" menu option, and configure your scanning preferences under "Scan Preferences."

3. Click the "Scan Picture" or "Scan Document" button depending on the item being scanned, and then make any desired modifications before clicking "Scan."

Scan to Email

1. Place the document or photo you wish to scan on the glass scanner bed or, if available, face down in the automatic document feeder, and then open the HP Director software.

2. Click "Settings," and then click "E-Mail Settings." Select your email program and the desired image size preferences before clicking "OK."

3. Click "Scan Picture" or "Scan Document," depending on the item you wish to scan. Make any desired modifications when prompted, select "E-Mail" from the "Scan To" drop-down listing, and then click "Scan." After the scan completes, the image will be placed into a new email message.

Making Copies

1. Place the document or photo you wish to copy on the glass scanner bed or, if available, face down in the automatic document feeder.

2. Open the HP Director software, and then click "Make Copies."

3. Make any desired copy settings changes, such as size modification and the number of copies, and then click the appropriate button to copy in either black and white or color.

References

• HP: Scanning with HP Director Software in Windows XP
• HP: HP Director and Windows Vista Compatibility
• HP: Using the HP Director Software
• HP: Using the Copy Features of the HP PSC 1200 Series All-in-One

Resources

• HP: HP Support & Drivers