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HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 All-in-One Printer

The screen on my Officejet Pro 8720 says the scanner software is not installed even though it is.  I can scam using HP smart but it is cumberson at best.  

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Hi @Geneco,

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community

 

I understand you are facing an issue with your HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 All-In-One Printer. Not to worry I will help you to get a resolution to resolve the issue.

 

Let's perform a power drain: 

  • With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer and also unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
  • Remove the USB cable, if present.
  • Wait for 2-3 minutes, press and hold the power button on your printer for about 30 seconds to remove any additional charge.
  • Now plug back the power cable straight to a wall outlet without any surge protector or an extension cord (This is important) and then plug back the power cord to the printer.
  • Turn on the printer and wait till the warm-up period finishes and the printer is idle

Update the printer firmware 

 

  • Click here to download and install the latest printer firmware from your product
  • Click here to know different methods of updating the printer firmware.

 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

 

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A_Gayathri
HP Support Community Administrator.
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