Document feeder not scanning

[dispatcher2021]

The document feeder was working this morning. Now it just won't acknowledge the paperwork in the tray. I opened the HP Smart app and the source is showing document feeder, I know where the paper is supposed to go, there are no staples, crumpled corners, or paperclips. The scanner will scan the glass even if I have the source listed as document feeder.

[Dragon-Fur]

@dispatcher2021 

If your printer ADF normally "beeps" when the paper stack is loaded into the Feeder -

and if you don't hear the sound,

Remove the stack of paper, reposition,

Place the stack back into the feeder making sure the top of the stack (that goes first into the ADF) is making contact with the "end spot" where the paper stops.  Listen for the "beep".

Reference

User Guide

What else?

Check to make sure the ADF does not need cleaning outside or inside the printer (for those models that open).

If the dirt is on the outside..

Use a flashlight (torch in the UK); shine the light at an angle along the glass.

Clean, clean, clean the glass panel(s)

AND

Use a tiny brush to sweep all along the edges of the glass.

More help, presented in order to be considered / completed:

 Improving Scan Quality

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Edits - Update Content

New release - Dated July 1, 2021

Version 128.1.219.0

Comments

A test of PDF scan - simple eight page document - shows the "scan size" bug is fixed.

This is true for my test - everyone should, of course, try this for themselves.

NOTE:  Regardless, there is no "going back" to an older release.

If you have Automatic Updates switched on in the Store, the app is likely updated now.

You can also manually check / update applications.

Microsoft Store - Application Updates

Windows (Start) > Microsoft Store

In the upper right corner, click on the three horizontal dots ...

Select Settings > App updates > "Update apps automatically" = ON

In the upper right corner, click on the three horizontal dots ...

Select Downloads and Updates > Get Updates

If the application updates, consider:  Restart the computer and log in

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Original Content

What else?

At this writing, HP Smart has a reported bug that causes PDF files to be inflated in both page size and file size.

HP is working on the solution.

When the fix is ready, a new version of HP Smart will be released in the  Microsoft Store

Microsoft Store - Application Updates

Windows (Start) > Microsoft Store

In the upper right corner, click on the three horizontal dots ...

Select Settings > App updates > "Update apps automatically" = ON

In the upper right corner, click on the three horizontal dots ...

Select Downloads and Updates > Get Updates

What to do while waiting for the solution?

What if?

If you have a "fat" file for which you no longer have the original document,

If you need to have a properly sized scan file,

Print the document at a reduced "Shrink to Fit" size,

Re-scan the printed document into the computer using OTHER than HP Smart.

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For now, use alternative software to scan documents.

NOTE for Windows S mode users:

• Windows in S mode only allows installation of applications from the Microsoft Store.  Windows "S" mode scan options are therefore limited to those applications you can install from the Store (marked in Green).
• Windows 10 (full Windows) can make use of any of the "blue" or the "green" options.

Example list...

NOTE:  Alternatives do not necessarily provide the same settings / features as HP Smart.

HP Scan - This is part of the installed Full Feature Software / full driver printer software.

HP Scan and Capture

Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher

Download-Save-Install   HP Scan and Capture

 Description

HP Scan and Capture is a simple and fun application that captures photos or documents from any* HP scanning device or your computer's built-in camera.  These images can be previewed, edited, saved, and shared to other applications.

* NOTE:  The correct HP drivers for your scanner must be installed from HP's Support Website.

NAPS2 – “Not Another PDF Scanner”

• Download-Save-Install >  NAPS2 
• Not another PDF Scanner – free program scans PDF files and image(s) as .jpeg or PDF file(s).
• Includes an OCR feature – may need Ghostscript add-on (See NAPS2 forum entry)
• Read the Support pages for information
• Download, save, and install the NAPS2 software to use.

Windows Scan – Microsoft Store (formally Windows Store) - Requires Windows 8 or higher

• “Get” the application from the Store >  Windows Scan

Paint (mspaint)

Older software - Nothing fancy - does work for scanning images and saving them. 

• Open  Paint
• Expand the “white background” area to a size to accommodate your data.  If unknown, try 1300x1300
• File > Select “From Scanner or Camera”
• Select your printer > Follow the prompts to scan and then save your item

Possibly

Webscan – located in the Embedded Web Server (EWS) – No additional software

NOTE:  Webscan feature  is not available on Laser printers

If the printer is on the network,

If the EWS feature is available on your printer,

First Time Use Only:  Enable Webscan

• Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
• Tab Settings > Security > Administrator Settings > Enable >> Check box next to Webscan
• Click Apply to save any changes

Next

• Tab Scan > Webscan 
• Set up Webscan the way you want it - for example, set the Source to ADF
• Click Start Scan to scan your document / image using Webscan
• After the scan is complete, Save the scan to your computer.

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What else?

If nothing works, nothing fixes the ADF,

the following might help:

Reference document - Open:

Printer Turns Off Unexpectedly or Repeatedly

Consider / Complete:

Step 2 - Restart the printer

and

Step 3 - Update the Printer Firmware

 HP OfficeJet 5200 All-in-One Printer series Firmware Update 

and

Step 4 - Plug the printer directly into a power outlet

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HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

  HP OfficeJet 5252 All-in-One Printer 

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[dispatcher2021]

Thank you for your advice. The scanner magically decided to start working again the next day. I'll try to clean it anyways and hopefully this won't happen again. 

[Dragon-Fur]

@dispatcher2021 

You are welcome.

Sometimes the answer is to ask the question.

Magic.

Carry on.

Thank you for participating in the HP Community.

The Community is a separate wing of the HP website - We are not an HP business group.

Our Community is comprised of volunteers - people who own and use HP devices.

Click Thumbs Up to say Thank You.

Question / Concern Answered, Click "Accept as Solution"