How Do I Set up Scan To E-Mail Smtp Server?

In most of the latest printer, the Scan to E-mail feature is available by default. Using this feature, you can send the scanned documents directly to a specific e-mail address. Here we shall see how to scan a document on an HP printer (HP Deskjet 5525) and send the scanned document to a specific e-mail address.

Set up your HP printer

Make sure that the printer is turned ON.

Now, place the document to be scanned on the scanner glass of your HP printer.

Connect the HP printer to the network:

Now, tap the Settings option.
Select the Wireless Setup Wizard option.
Make sure that your wireless router is turned ON.
Now, a list of wireless networks available within your HP printer’s range will appear on your printer screen.
From the list of available networks, select your network’s SSID.

Enter your wireless network password.
Tap the Okay button.
Wait for the printer to connect to the wireless network.
Once your printer is connected to the network, the Confirmation Successful message will appear on the screen.
Follow these steps to set up scan to e-mail SMTP server.

Set up Scan to E-mail:

You can perform this method via the HP Embedded Web Server feature.
The below steps are suitable only for the Windows OS.
On your Windows computer, open a web browser.
In the search field, type your HP printer’s IP address and press the Enter button.
Now, your HP Deskjet printer’s web access page will open.
Click the System tab followed by Administration.
Navigate to the Enabled Features section.
Click the toggle button beside the Scan to E-mail option.

Click the Scan tab followed by the Outgoing E-mail Profiles command line.
Now, a window titled Outgoing E-mail Profiles will open. Click New on it.
Enter the information related to your e-mail address.
Similarly, enter the SMTP server settings in the corresponding fields.
Set other scan preferences by following the instructions displayed on the screen.
Finally, click the Save button.
Perform these steps to set up scan to e-mail SMTP server.

Scan and send the document to your e-mail:

On your HP printer, select the Scan option followed by Scan to E-mail.
Tap the Settings option.
Set the scan preferences as your desire.

When prompted, enter the recipient’s e-mail address in the To field.
Finally, tap the Scan button.