HP C7250 printer with Windows 10 not found by Scan and Capture

[DartySparty]

HP Scan and Capture is the recommended scanning SW for older printers like my C7250.  It  works fine for several weeks or even a few months but then stops for an unknown reason and is very difficult to get working again.  I de-install the Scan and Capture SW, de-install the C7250....reinstall and try and get it to work and still it's a mystery whether it will or won't connect.

Right now Scan and Capture can't seem to find the C7250 even with the correct Hostname and/or IP address.

Any suggestions?

[Dragon-Fur]

@DartySparty 

Scan and Capture requires that the printer software be installed.

Checking at your printer's homepage > Category Software and Drivers,

there is no longer any HP printer software listed for this printer and Windows 10.

If you still have a downloaded copy of the software, you could try reinstalling it.

If the printer software installs and is functional, HP Scan and Capture might start working again...

What to do?

You could look into other options.

This application is from Microsoft:

 Windows Scan

What else?

I have read (here in the Community) that VueScan works with almost any printer regardless of vintage.

VueScan is third party software.  I do not know if there is a free version of the software.

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References / Resources

HP Scan and Capture

Available from the 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.

Click Start (windows key) > Open the All Apps List > scroll the list 

Open Category HP

Find and open the HP Scan and Capture application

Optional

Right-Click on the application and PIN to Start

What else?

Application controls / options

Settings > Apps > Apps and Features

Scroll / Search for HP Scan and Capture

Left-click on the App for options associated with this app.

If available, Click Advanced for additional controls.

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

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

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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

HP Photosmart C7250 All-in-One Printer 

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