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No. Users can complete local printing, local scanning and basic device binding without logging in to an HP account. However, an official HP account is mandatory for cloud printing, cross-device synchronization, remote printing, cloud file backup and HP+ related subscription services.

This is the most common usage problem, which is mainly caused by network exceptions or device recognition failures.

HP Smart is mainly designed for wireless network connection. Most HP printers only support temporary USB connection for initial device setup. After the setup is completed, the system will automatically switch to Wi-Fi wireless connection.

First, check and clean the scanner glass of the printer to remove dust and stains that may cause streaks and blurriness. Second, enable the camera and storage permissions of HP Smart on your device to ensure normal scanning and file saving. Finally, update the app and printer firmware to the latest version to fix known scanning bugs.