Suddenly can't scan. Error Code -9923

[Stinkbomb]

Suddenly my HP Laserjet Pro MFP M281 won't scan. My Mac displays error code -9923 and says it can't communicate with my printer. But I can still print ... so, it is communicating....

[Kumar0307]

@Stinkbomb

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

• Try making a photocopy on the printer and check if that works.
• Which application do you use to scan?

Updating the printer firmware and Disabling IPV6 may resolve this issue. Let us try these steps: 

Update the printer firmware

Click here to download and install the latest firmware from your MAC.

Click here to know different methods of updating printer firmware.

Disable IPV6

There are 2 Ways to disable the IPv6 on your printer.

1. Though the control panel of the printer.

• From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Setup button.
• Scroll to and touch the Network Setup menu.
• Search for IPv6 config method and disable the same.

2. Though Web browser.

• Obtain the IP address of the printer – You can touch the “wireless” icon on the printer control panel to obtain the IP address.
• Type the IP address at the top of your web browser to obtain the printer EWS page on your MAC.
• If you get any security notification, click on show details and 'proceed to this website'.
• Go to "Network" tab - General - Select "Network protocols" - Select "Enable IPv4 only" (or similar) - Apply the settings.
• Restart your printer and the Computer. Try Scanning.

Refer to this document to know different ways to scan from a MAC.

Let me know how this goes.

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[AJ641]

Thanks, disabled IPv6 using the control panel, works great again.