Where are my scanned documents?

This is a question that will certainly show my computer 'expertise', but can someone tell me where my scanned documents are saved? I have a HP photosmart b109 printer/scanner I bought with an iMac and after scanning a dozen documents, I can't find them. I have searched and searched but cannot find where they are saved.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Apr 2, 2010 4:55 AM

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Apr 2, 2010 6:14 AM in response to Jack-Sparrow

I'm sorry I can't give you an exact answer because it depends on what version of the scanning software you are using. Look in your Documents folder and see if you can find a folder called *Scanner Output*. Also look for a folder that includes HP or Hewlett.

Failing this, perform one additional scan. Then click on the Spotlight icon in the top right corner of your screen. In the text blank type *Date: Today* and press Return. Then click on the *Show All* option in the dropdown menu. This will show you all the files that have been created or modified today. Look for the newest document (or the one with the filename you expect) and click on it. In the bottom of the window you'll see its path. Now you know where your scans are.

Apr 3, 2010 3:49 AM in response to dwb

Thanks dwb. The problem has been resolved. I don't know if you can answer this for me but what seemed to happen is when I opened the HP scan window, it would scan the documents but not provide a save option or anything. Do you know why this would happen? Then I did a re boot and opened HP scan through applications and I was provided with the save options etc etc. From this I have been able to direct them to where I want them to go.
I'm only new to the iMac so it might take a bit of getting used to. Thanks for your help.

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