• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
Guidelines
Experiencing 'Printer Blocked' or 'Printer Error' message? Click here for more information.
Check some of the most frequent questions about Instant Ink: HP INSTANT INK, HP+ PLANS: INK AND TONER.


Check out our Black or Color Ink Not Printing, Other Print Quality Issues info about: Print quality and Cartridge Issues.
HP Recommended
DESKJET F380 ALL IN ONE
macOS 10.15 Catalina

MESSAGE FAILED TO OPEN SENSOR OR DEVICE  -9921

1 REPLY 1
HP Recommended

Hi @CABCO1

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community. I'd be happy to assist you with the printer error.

 

Update your Mac to macOS 10.15.3 and also make sure HP Easy Scan is updated to the latest version. Also, please wake the printer up before scanning. 

 

Try updating your mac using these steps- How to update the software on your Mac

 

Also, try updating the printer's firmware - HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware

 

 

If the issue still persists, I'd suggest you check the connectivity - 

 

1.) Is there any antivirus software installed on your computer?

2.) Is your printer connected using a USB hub?

 

While you respond to that, let's check if the printer is detected or not using these steps - 

 

1.) From the Apple menu, choose About This Mac.
2.) Click System Report.
3.) Under the Hardware heading on the left side of the System Information window, click USB. USB 3 devices appear under USB 3.0 Bus, and USB 2 devices appear under USB 2.0 Bus. The printer should be under the USB 2.0 Bus.

 

Try these steps - HP Printers - Troubleshooting a Wired Printer Connection

 

If the issue still persists, try step# 1 and 2 from here

 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

 

Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.

Click the “Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

 

Have a great day! 

Asmita
I am an HP Employee

† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.