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04-22-2021 08:39 PM
Hi,
I have this same problem as "CrankyHanky". Has there been a solution to this?
I uninstalled and reinstalled my software for this printer several times. Each time after installation it leaves the name of each printer in numerical sequence. When I attempt to scan, a dialogue box comes up showing all of the previous scanners as follows:
HP Officejet 8620 (Net)
Hp Officejet 8620 (Net) #2
HP Officejet 8620 (Net) #3
Whenever I select Scan.exe, that is what occurs as well as any software that I attempt to scan from.
I need to be able to remove all of these so I only have the one that actually works. Two of the above cannot communicate with the software.
Please advise
04-23-2021 08:35 AM
These devices are likely populated from the devices and printers folder. On your PC go to control panel>devices and printers and if you see the extra devices listed, simply right click on the device and select remove device.
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04-23-2021 05:37 PM
Likely editing the registry would be required, something I would not be comfortable advising someone on as there is the risk of corrupting your system editing the registry if you are not well-versed in doing this.
I am a volunteer, offering my knowledge to support fellow users, I do not work for HP nor speak for HP.