HP Officejet 4500 G510n won't scan on Windows 10

[zwolf59661]

Apparently this is a common issue, as I've found plenty of other threads with the same problem. Unfortunately the solutions provided in those threads either don't solve my problem, or provide dead links to other downloads.

I'm trying to scan with my Officejet 4500 G510n printer on my Windows 10 PC connected via USB. I've tried using HP Smart, HP Support Assistant, HP Print and Scan Doctor, HP Scan and Capture, HP Support Virtual Assistant, Windows Update.... Nothing seems to help. The actual drivers from HP don't seem to be available anymore, and the Windows in-OS driver list the model as a Photosmart All-in-One device, and don't support the scan function.

Any time I try to scan using either Windows Fax and Scan or the HP Scanning app, I get the error that no scanner was found.

When I go into Devices and Printers, and open the properties of the printer, there is an item under Device Functions named "Officejet 4500 G510n-z" that's listed as "Other devices", the properties for which state "No drivers are installed for this device". I suspect that might actually be the scanner function, but Windows doesn't know what to do with it because HP refuses to allow users to install the drivers.

If anyone has any other suggestions, I'm open to trying them. HP support has been useless, and directed me to downloads that don't exist. I've tried checking Microsoft support, since HP seems to think the standard Windows drivers would be enough. However, Microsoft says it's an HP problem, and they just keep sending me around in circles.

[Nirvana_95]

Hi @zwolf59661 

Welcome to the HP Support Community. Thanks for bringing this to our notice.

I see that you are facing issues with your printer. Do not worry, we are here to fix it.

I would suggest you please use the link here and follow the steps: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c02463264 

It will also provide you with ways to scan. 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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[Nirvana_95]

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[Nirvana_95]

Hi @zwolf59661

I hope you are doing good.

We reached out but never heard back. Do you still need assistance? Let me know if there is anything else you need assistance with.

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