HP Scanner Not Working but Printer is?

If you're having problems with your HP scanner, but your printer is still working, don't worry - you're not alone. In this article we'll go over some common solutions to try and get your scanner up and running again. Is it a settings issue? A driver problem? Hardware trouble? We'll help you troubleshoot and hopefully get your scanning functionality back up and running in no time!

If you come across this problem, the solution is to disconnect the printer from your computer and reconnect it. Sometimes printers can be unplugged by accident while they're working in a different room or when someone else tries to print something on their own computer- which could lead to this scenario. The good news is that after you reconnect it all should work perfectly.

Why will my HP printer print but not scan?

Why will my HP printer print but not scan?
Why will my HP printer print but not scan?

The printer works great with printing, but not scanning? If you have a HP printer and it prints just fine, but won't scan documents then your scanner is either out of alignment or needs to be replaced.

Even though you have a new printer, it can happen that your HP printer will print but not scan. If this is the case, there are some steps to take to fix the problem.

It is a common misconception that HP printers can only print but not scan. The truth is that they CAN both print and scan, the issue might be with your computer's drivers for it to recognize the HP printer. With many computers, you have to have a different driver installed in order to use the scanning feature of an HP printer.

You can find this out by going into "Start," "Control Panel," and clicking on "Printers." In addition, if your computer still isn't recognizing your printer after installing new drivers there are some steps you can take: First try restarting your computer, then unplugging and plugging back in any cables connected to the device (e.g., USB cable). If these steps don't work.

Can print but can't scan?

Every time you go to scan something, you feel like its impossible. You try scanning it with the camera on your phone but all that happens is an error message popping up and telling you "can't open scanner app." You can't even use your laptop for some reason- no matter what kind of device or operating system, there's always some issue. What gives?

You may have a printer but no scanner, or you might have a scanner but not a printer. Either way, this post is for you! We'll show you how to scan documents with your phone and send them as PDFs in just three easy steps. Well that's it for our blog post intro paragraph about scanning documents on your phone! Thanks for reading and please share if you enjoyed it.

How do I enable my HP printer to scan?

There are a number of ways to enable your HP printer to scan and we'll provide instructions for the most common. The first way is through the use of USB. If you have a USB connection on your computer, you can simply plug in the device and it will be detected as an external drive. From there, click on "Scan" under Devices and Printers in your control panel. You should now see all available devices that can be scanned from this section with those without USB connections being unavailable.

You've just bought a new HP printer and you want to scan documents. But, when you press the Scan button on your printer control panel nothing happens. How do I enable my HP printer to scan? This blog post will tell you how!

  1. Download the scanning application from HP
  2. Install the application on your computer
  3. Connect your printer to a power source and turn it on
  4. Find and install the scanning software on your computer
  5. Follow the instructions for installing, which will vary depending on if you're running Windows or Mac OS X
  6. Make sure that you have paper in your printer before trying to scan anything.

Why is my scan to computer not working?

There are a few reasons why your scan to computer might not be working. First, make sure that the printer is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer. Then, check that the scanner is properly connected to the computer. Finally, ensure that you have installed the latest printer drivers and software. If you still can't get your scan to work, contact your printer's customer support for further assistance.

Why is my printer connected but not printing?

If you're experiencing this issue, it could be due to a few different things. First, check to make sure that your printer is properly connected to your computer. If it's not, simply reconnect the two devices and try printing again.

It's also possible that your printer is low on ink or toner. If this is the case, you'll need to replace the ink or toner cartridge in order to continue printing.

Finally, it's possible that there's an issue with the printer driver itself. If this is the case, you can try updating the driver or reinstalling it altogether.

If you're still having trouble printing after trying all of these troubleshooting steps, contact your printer's manufacturer for further assistance.

Conclusion

We hope the information we have provided has been helpful. If you need more help, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-877-8021 and one of our team members will be happy to assist. You can also visit our website for additional resources that may be helpful in solving your issue.

About Dror Wettenstein

Dror Wettenstein is a software engineer and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of TechTreeRepeat, a company that enables technical writers to publish their work faster and share it with readers across the globe. Dror has a master’s degree in computer science from San Diego State University and a bachelor’s degree in physics from UC Irvine.

When he’s not working on software projects, Dror enjoys writing articles and essays on various topics. He also likes playing guitar and spending time with his wife and two young children.

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