Hi,
Yes, the printer can scan directly to a shared network folder through the network.
That can be set from the printer EWS page without installing any software on the computer, but only by sharing a network folder and setting the path and logon details on the pritner.
You may find more within the Set up Scan to Network Folder section below, on page 45 of the user guide:
http://h20628.www2.hp.com/km-ext/kmcsdirect/emr_na-c03820385-4.pdf
Shlomi