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Have new computer. I can print fine but when I attempt to SCAN, my computer does not show up on control panel on printer.

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Hi @mississippi1,

 

I'd like to help!

 

I understand you are unable to scan using the 

 

To assist better -


How is the printer connect to the device USB or wireless?

Have you installed the the full featured drivers on the computer?

 

If not , please install the HP Full-featured driver to enable the Scan to computer Option.

 

Once the download is completed, follow the onscreen instructions to finish the setup.

 

Enable Scan to computer

 

Open the HP Full-featured software by clicking on the printer icon on the desktop screen or by searching windows for HP Officejet Pro 8600.

 

Search Windows for HP > HP OfficeJet Pro 8600> double click to open the HP Printer assistant > Click on Scan

 

 

 

 

 

Keep me posted. 

 

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