Windows 10: My HP 6978 scanner will only scan documents as a PDF. How do I change this?

Hi,


My HP Pro 6978 is only permitting me to scan documents as a PDF. How can I change this?


Thank you.


Ann


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* Original title: My HP 6978 scanner

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Scanning multiple pages in to one single document​

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you want to scan multiple pages into one document. You can achieve the task by scanning all the pages into one PDF file.

• What is the make and model of the scanner?

I would suggest you to refer the articles mentioned below, depending on the scanner you are using to scan the document.



For HP Scanners:

HP Printers - How to Scan (Windows), refer the section
How do I save multiple documents or photos as a single PDF?

For Brother Scanners:

Scan multiple pages into one file instead of each scan being saved as a separate file.

For EPSON Scanners:

Scan Multiple Pages to a PDF File.

For Canon Scanners:

Scanning multiple pages to a single PDF file using MP Navigator EX (Scanners) and

Scan multiple documents using the IJ Scan Utility.



Note:
Since Microsoft does not host the websites, the links may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

How to save a scanned document as PDF

Hi Chuck.

There are some options that you can do to save the scanned documents to PDF file. You may follow these steps:

• Copy the scanned document.
• Open Word, then paste it.
• Click File > Save As > Choose the location where you want to save it.
• On Save as type, choose PDF > Save.

Feel free to let us know if you need further assistance.

 

converting scanned in documents to PDF files

if your scanner does not have a scan to pdf option.

open the scanned document, print it selecting the 'Microsoft print to PDF' printer.