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3.Try to scan again.
If the scan fails, continue to the next step.
4. Do one of the following, depending upon how the product is connected to the
computer:
• If the USB cable is connected to a USB hub, try unplugging and replugging
the USB cable into the hub. If that does not work, try turning off the hub and
then turning it on again. Finally, try disconnecting the cable from the hub and
connecting it directly to the computer.
• If the USB cable is connected to a docking station for a laptop, disconnect the cable from the docking station and connect it directly to the computer.
• If the USB cable is directly connected to the computer, try plugging it into another USB port on the computer.
5. If there are other USB devices connected to the computer, disconnect the other
devices, except for the  keyboard and the mouse.
6. Check the USB cable to make sure it is functioning properly.
NOTE: If you are using an older cable, it might not be working properly. Try
connecting it to another product to see if the USB cable works. If you
experience problems, the USB cable might need to be replaced. Also verify
that the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length.
7. If another USB cable is available, try using that one instead.
8. Restart the computer.
9. After the computer rest arts, try to scan again.
Cause: The power cord or USB cable was not attached properly.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: Restart the computer
Solution: Restart the computer.
Cause: You might not have restarted the computer after installing the product
software. Or, there might have been another problem with the computer.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Uninstall and reinstall the product
Solution: Uninstall the product from the  Printers and Faxes control panel and then
reinstall it.
To uninstall and reinstall the product
1. Disconnect the USB cable between the product and the computer.
2. On the Windows taskbar, click  Start, Printers and Faxes .
3. Right-click the product and select  Delete.
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4.Wait several seconds, and then reconnect the product to the computer with the
USB cable.
5. Follow any onscreen prompts to reinstall the product.
Cause: There might have been a problem when you originally installed the product.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 5: Uninstall and reinstall the HP Photosmart Software Solution: Uninstall the complete HP Photosmart Software from the computer and
then reinstall it using the CD that came with your product.
To uninstall and reinstall the software
1. On the Windows taskbar, click  Start, Settings , Control Panel .
2. Double-click  Add/Remove Programs .
3. Remove all the items that are related to the HP scanning software.
A message appears on the computer to restart after removing some programs
from the  Add/Remove Programs  list.
4. Select  Click here to restart later .
5. Disconnect the product from your computer and then restart your computer.
NOTE: It is important that you disconnect the product before restarting your
computer. Do not connect the product to your computer until after you have
reinstalled the software.
6. Insert the HP Photosmart CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and then
start the Setup program.
NOTE: If the Setup program does not appear, locate the setup.exe file on
the CD-ROM drive and double-click it.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Start Here
guide that came with the product.
8. If you are still having trouble scanning, remove the following additional
applications from the Add/Remove  Programs list, if they are present.
CAUTION:If the computer is manufactured by HP or Compaq, do  not
remove any applications other than those listed below.
• HP Imaging device functions
• HP Document Viewer
• HP Photosmart Essential
• HP Image Zone
• HP Photo and imaging gallery
• HP Photosmart, Officejet, Deskjet, (with product name and software version number)
• HP Software update
• HP Share to web
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• HP Solution Center
•HP Director
• HP Memories Disk Greeting Card Creator 32
Cause: There might have been a problem when you originally installed the
HP Photosmart Software.
Product was not found
Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most
likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the
remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.
•
Solution 1: Reset the product
•
Solution 2: Check the power cord and USB cable
•
Solution 3: Restart the computer
•
Solution 4: Uninstall and reinstall the product
•
Solution 5: Uninstall and reinstall the HP Photosmart Software
Solution 1: Reset the product Solution: Turn off the product and reset it by disconnecting the power cord. Wait
60 seconds, and then plug in the power cord. Turn on the product.
Cause: You needed to reset the product.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Check the power cord and USB cable Solution: Make sure that the power cord and USB cable are properly attached and
plugged in. Also, make sure that the product is turned on.If the product is connected
to the computer through a wireless connection, make sure that the connection is
active and the product is turned on.
To check the power supply
1. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to both the product and the power
adaptor. Plug the power cord into a power outlet, surge protector, or power strip.
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1Power connection
2Power cord and adaptor
3Power outlet
2.Make sure the product is turned on.
3. If the product is not receiving electrical power, connect it to another power outlet.
4. Turn off the product and reset it by disconnecting the power cord.
5. Wait 5 seconds, and plug in the power cord.
6. Turn on the product.
7. Try to scan again.
To check the USB connection
1. Verify that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB port on the back of
the product.
2. Make sure the other end of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on your
computer.
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3.Try to scan again.
If the scan fails, continue to the next step.
4. Do one of the following, depending upon how the product is connected to the
computer:
• If the USB cable is connected to a USB hub, try unplugging and replugging
the USB cable into the hub. If that does not work, try turning off the hub and
then turning it on again. Finally, try disconnecting the cable from the hub and
connecting it directly to the computer.
• If the USB cable is connected to a docking station for a laptop, disconnect the cable from the docking station and connect it directly to the computer.
• If the USB cable is directly connected to the computer, try plugging it into another USB port on the computer.
5. If there are other USB devices connected to the computer, disconnect the other
devices, except for the  keyboard and the mouse.
6. Check the USB cable to make sure it is functioning properly.
NOTE: If you are using an older cable, it might not be working properly. Try
connecting it to another product to see if the USB cable works. If you
experience problems, the USB cable might need to be replaced. Also verify
that the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length.
7. If another USB cable is available, try using that one instead.
8. Restart the computer.
9. After the computer rest arts, try to scan again.
Cause: The product was not properly connected to the computer.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: Restart the computer
Solution: Restart the computer.
Cause: You might not have restarted the computer after installing the product
software. Or, there might have been another problem with the computer.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Uninstall and reinstall the product
Solution: Uninstall the product from the  Printers and Faxes control panel and then
reinstall it.
To uninstall and reinstall the product
1. Disconnect the USB cable between the product and the computer.
2. On the Windows taskbar, click  Start, Printers and Faxes .
3. Right-click the product and select  Delete.
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4.Wait several seconds, and then reconnect the product to the computer with the
USB cable.
5. Follow any onscreen prompts to reinstall the product.
Cause: There might have been a problem when you originally installed the product.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 5: Uninstall and reinstall the HP Photosmart Software Solution: Uninstall the complete HP Photosmart Software from the computer and
then reinstall it using the CD that came with your product.
To uninstall and reinstall the software
1. On the Windows taskbar, click  Start, Settings , Control Panel .
2. Double-click  Add/Remove Programs .
3. Remove all the items that are related to the HP scanning software.
A message appears on the computer to restart after removing some programs
from the  Add/Remove Programs  list.
4. Select  Click here to restart later .
5. Disconnect the product from your computer and then restart your computer.
NOTE: It is important that you disconnect the product before restarting your
computer. Do not connect the product to your computer until after you have
reinstalled the software.
6. Insert the HP Photosmart CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and then
start the Setup program.
NOTE: If the Setup program does not appear, locate the setup.exe file on
the CD-ROM drive and double-click it.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Start Here
guide that came with the product.
8. If you are still having trouble scanning, remove the following additional
applications from the Add/Remove  Programs list, if they are present.
CAUTION:If the computer is manufactured by HP or Compaq, do  not
remove any applications other than those listed below.
• HP Imaging device functions
• HP Document Viewer
• HP Photosmart Essential
• HP Image Zone
• HP Photo and imaging gallery
• HP Photosmart, Officejet, Deskjet, (with product name and software version number)
• HP Software update
• HP Share to web
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• HP Solution Center
•HP Director
• HP Memories Disk Greeting Card Creator 32
Cause: There might have been a problem when you originally installed the
HP Photosmart Software.
Product could not find available scan destinations
Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most
likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the
remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.
•
Solution 1: Restart the computer
•
Solution 2: Uninstall and reinstall the HP Photosmart Software
Solution 1: Restart the computer Solution: Restart the computer.
Cause: You might not have restarted the computer after installing the product
software. Or, there might have been another problem with the computer.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Uninstall and reinstall the HP Photosmart Software
Solution: Uninstall the complete HP Photosmart Software from the computer and
then reinstall it using the CD that came with your product.
To uninstall and reinstall the software
1. On the Windows taskbar, click  Start, Settings , Control Panel .
2. Double-click  Add/Remove Programs .
3. Remove all the items that are related to the HP scanning software.
A message appears on the computer to restart after removing some programs
from the  Add/Remove Programs  list.
4. Select  Click here to restart later .
5. Disconnect the product from your computer and then restart your computer.
NOTE: It is important that you disconnect the product before restarting your
computer. Do not connect the product to your computer until after you have
reinstalled the software.
6. Insert the HP Photosmart CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and then
start the Setup program.
NOTE: If the Setup program does not appear, locate the setup.exe file on
the CD-ROM drive and double-click it.
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7.Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Start Here
guide that came with the product.
8. If you are still having trouble scanning, remove the following additional
applications from the Add/Remove  Programs list, if they are present.
CAUTION:If the computer is manufactured by HP or Compaq, do  not
remove any applications other than those listed below.
• HP Imaging device functions
• HP Document Viewer
• HP Photosmart Essential
• HP Image Zone
• HP Photo and imaging gallery
• HP Photosmart, Officejet, Deskjet, (with product name and software version
number)
• HP Software update
• HP Share to web
• HP Solution Center
•HP Director
• HP Memories Disk Greeting Card Creator 32
Cause: There might have been a problem when you originally installed the
HP Photosmart Software.
Required software component was not found or was incorrectly installed
Solution: Uninstall the complete HP Photosmart Software from the computer and
then reinstall it using the CD that came with your product.
To uninstall and reinstall the software
1. On the Windows taskbar, click  Start, Settings , Control Panel .
2. Double-click  Add/Remove Programs .
3. Remove all the items that are related to the HP scanning software.
A message appears on the computer to restart after removing some programs
from the  Add/Remove Programs  list.
4. Select  Click here to restart later .
5. Disconnect the product from your computer and then restart your computer.
NOTE: It is important that you disconnect the product before restarting your
computer. Do not connect the product to your computer until after you have
reinstalled the software.
6. Insert the HP Photosmart CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and then
start the Setup program.
NOTE: If the Setup program does not appear, locate the setup.exe file on
the CD-ROM drive and double-click it.
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7.Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Start Here
guide that came with the product.
8. If you are still having trouble scanning, remove the following additional
applications from the Add/Remove Programs list, if they are present.
CAUTION: If the computer is manufactured by HP or Compaq, do  not
remove any applications other than those listed below.
• HP Imaging device functions
• HP Document Viewer
• HP Photosmart Essential
• HP Image Zone
• HP Photo and imaging gallery
• HP Photosmart, Officejet, Deskjet, (with product name and software version
number)
• HP Software update
• HP Share to web
• HP Solution Center
•HP Director
• HP Memories Disk Greeting Card Creator 32
Cause: There might have been a problem when you originally installed the
HP Photosmart Software.
Error occurred while communicating with the product
Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most
likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the
remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.
•
Solution 1: Reset the product
•
Solution 2: Check the power cord and USB cable
•
Solution 3: Restart the computer
•
Solution 4: Uninstall and reinstall the product
•
Solution 5: Uninstall and reinstall the HP Photosmart Software
•
Solution 6: Contact HP support for service
Solution 1: Reset the product Solution: Turn off the product and reset it by disconnecting the power cord. Wait
60 seconds, and then plug in the power cord. Turn on the product.
Cause: You needed to reset the product.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
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Solution 2: Check the power cord and USB cableSolution: Make sure that the power cord and USB cable are properly attached and
plugged in. Also, make sure that the product is turned on.
To check the power supply
1. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to both the product and the power
adaptor. Plug the power cord into a power outlet, surge protector, or power strip.
1Power connection
2Power cord and adaptor
3Power outlet
2.Make sure the product is turned on.
3. If the product is not receiving electrical power, connect it to another power outlet.
4. Turn off the product and reset it by disconnecting the power cord.
5. Wait 5 seconds, and plug in the power cord.
6. Turn on the product.
7. Try to scan again.
To check the USB connection
1. Verify that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB port on the back of
the product.
2. Make sure the other end of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on your
computer.
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