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11-11-2020 10:20 AM - edited 11-11-2020 10:23 AM
I try to scan from HP Smart/Clever. It start scanning it says. Then it says "Try again when it is avaliable". I wait until it's done and press scan again. It says: "A problem accured. Start the printer and try again".That did'nt work. I have reinstalled both the HP Clever and the printer. Same problem.
11-22-2020 06:52 AM
Hi @SonyP,
I'd like to help!
Try the below suggestions-
1)Uninstall HP Smart
2)Install all the available Windows updates
If it is been a while since you updated your Windows, that is the main reason why Windows says your HP printer driver is unavailable. Here are the steps how to do a Windows Update to install all accessible operating system update.
If you are accessing Windows 10, then these steps are for you.
- Hit the Start menu and write an update. After that, click on the “Check for updates” option.
- Tap on the “Check for updates” option.
- After clicking on that option, Windows will install the updates automatically.
- When Windows completes all its updates, start your computer again and attempt to print a file to check if your printer works.
3) try updating the printer's firmware - HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware
4)Reinstall HP Smart
If the error persists, install theHP Easy Start (under the Software and Utility tab )and use HP Scan to scan a document
Hope this helps! Keep me posted.
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