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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

My HP Laser Jet M227fdn was printing and scanning great. Then I went to scan a document and the HP Smart APP said "cannot scan from this printer"

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Hi @Georgegag 

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

 

I'd be happy to help you! 

 

If you encounter the "Couldn't connect to scanner" error with your HP printer, try the following steps to resolve it:

 

Run HP Print and Scan Doctor (HPPSdr.exe) to diagnose and fix any connection issues12.

 

You may also, check these documents:

 

 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.

 

 Please mark this post as Accepted Solution” if the issue is resolved and if you feel this reply was helpful click “Yes”.

Elohi_NR
I am an HP Employee
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