Overview

ReadIRIS Advanced PDF for HP is a document processing and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) solution distributed by HP. The HP-branded version corresponds to Readiris PDF 23 and is offered as a 10-day free trial, allowing users to evaluate whether the software fits their workflow before purchasing a license.

Download and Installation

Software Version

• Product: Readiris PDF 23 (HP Version)
• Trial period: 10 days

Download Link

You can download the installation package directly from HP:

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software13/printers/IRIS/Softwares/Readiris_PDF-23-HP.msi

First Launch

After installation, launching Readiris PDF presents the following options:

• Start a free trial
• Enter an Activation Code

To purchase a license, select “I want to buy a license”, which redirects you to the IRIS website where discounted pricing for HP users may be available.

Scanner Setup Requirements

TWAIN Driver Requirement

Readiris PDF requires a TWAIN scanner driver to function correctly.

• The TWAIN driver is installed only with the full HP printer/scanner software package.
• Installing the HP Smart app alone may not install the TWAIN driver.
• Without the TWAIN driver, Readiris cannot detect or use the scanner.

Installing Full HP Software

1. Visit the HP Support website:
   https://support.hp.com/drivers
2. Search for your specific scanner or multifunction printer model.
3. Download and install the Full Feature Software and Drivers package.
4. Restart the system if prompted.

How to Use Readiris PDF 23

Scanning Documents

1. Open Readiris PDF.
2. Click the drop-down arrow next to “From Scanner”.
3. Select the applicable HP scanner.

Append vs. New Scan Mode

Locate the Append | New (Slide control) option:

• Append
  • Each scan is added to the current set.
  • Ideal for creating multi-page PDF documents.
• New
  • Each scan opens in a new tab.
  • Each document is processed separately.

Processing and Saving Files

1. Click Scan to import page(s).
2. In the Home tab, use Quick Convert to select the desired output format.
3. The default save location is:

Documents > Readiris PDF

Advanced Conversion Options

To access additional settings:

1. Go to the Convert tab.
2. Select the desired output format (PDF, Word, Excel, etc.).
3. Configure advanced options in the right-hand panel.

Supported Use Cases

• OCR conversion of scanned documents
• Creation of searchable PDFs
• Multi-page PDF creation
• Export to Word, Excel, and other formats