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03-02-2019 11:46 PM
when i try to scan my printer showing error that " scanner communication can not be estabilished"
i have changed my cable recently. all the cables are connected properly in spite of that not able to scan.
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03-04-2019 11:33 AM
Welcome to HP Forums!
I have a few steps to help you out:
Step 1: Run the Print and Scan Doctor
Download and run HP Print and Scan Doctor
to automatically diagnose and resolve printer hardware and connection issues.
After the Print and Scan Doctor opens, click Fix Scanning to test your scanner, and then follow any instructions to resolve the issue.
Try to scan. If the error persists, continue to the next step.
FOR DETAILS & FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS, USE THIS LINK: CLICK HERE & SKIP TO STEP 2 ONWARD
(By the end of this article all the issues should be resolved)
Let me know how that pans out,
If you feel I was helpful, simply click on Accept as Solution to help the community grow,
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Riddle_Decipher
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03-04-2019 11:33 AM
Welcome to HP Forums!
I have a few steps to help you out:
Step 1: Run the Print and Scan Doctor
Download and run HP Print and Scan Doctor
to automatically diagnose and resolve printer hardware and connection issues.
After the Print and Scan Doctor opens, click Fix Scanning to test your scanner, and then follow any instructions to resolve the issue.
Try to scan. If the error persists, continue to the next step.
FOR DETAILS & FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS, USE THIS LINK: CLICK HERE & SKIP TO STEP 2 ONWARD
(By the end of this article all the issues should be resolved)
Let me know how that pans out,
If you feel I was helpful, simply click on Accept as Solution to help the community grow,
That said, I will have someone follow-up on this to ensure you've been helped,
Just in case you don't get back to us within 24 - 48hrs, and have a good day, ahead.
Riddle_Decipher
I am an HP Employee
Learning is a journey, not a destination.
Let's keep asking questions and growing together.
03-06-2019 09:04 AM
Thank you for the update,
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Riddle_Decipher
I am an HP Employee
Learning is a journey, not a destination.
Let's keep asking questions and growing together.