can't scan from HP 6968 printer screen to PDF in windows 11

[yaymandy]

can't scan from HP 6968 printer screen to PDF in windows 11

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@yaymandy 

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@yaymandy wrote:

can't scan from HP 6968 printer screen to PDF in windows 11

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Not sure - normally, if there is something wrong or missing, we would hope to see some indication of what is (or is not) happening when you click Scan on the printer control panel.

If the problem is simply one of communication,

A nice "restart your stuff" might help:

Restart everything, including the network that controls you printer

What else?

Scan to Computer might not work as expected:

If the printer software is not installed on the computer,

OR

If the printer software is installed but not enabled for "Scan to Computer"

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Printer - Full Feature Software - Install

If you have not done so, consider

• HP Full Feature Software / Full Driver printer software - supports printing and scanning from the web, printing in in other software and programs (for example, Word), and provides access to the full range of Printing Preferences / Shortcuts.  The full driver adds at least two shortcuts to the Desktop:  Printer Assistant and HP Scan.  If the printer model includes built-in Fax hardware, the software supports the setup and use of the Fax driver.  No Sign-in required.

If the full driver printer software is (already) installed but not working,

• Uninstall any printer software from Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features
• Restart the computer and sign in.

Next,

• Check (for the Printer) in Devices and Printers  > If found, Right-Click Printer and Remove -- If any changes are made, that is, you remove anything, Restart the computer and sign in.

Next,

• If using a printer USB cable between the printer and the computer, disconnect the cable before installing the printer software.

• Download and Save the Full Feature Software installation package or the Easy Start Software

For your Printer

>>> Full Feature Software - Web Pack Installation Package - Information and Download <<<

HP OfficeJet Pro 6960 All-in-One Print and Scan Driver and Accessories 

After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

Installation

• Open File Explorer
• Navigate to the folder in which you saved the installation file  (likely Downloads)
• Right-Click on the installation package and “Run as Administrator”
• If using a printer USB cable between the printer and the computer, connect the cable when instructed (near the end of the installation).
• After the software is installed, Restart the computer and log in

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Installed full driver printer software adds at least two shortcuts to the Desktop:

• Printer Assistant
• HP Scan

Example - Windows - HP Full Feature Software - Installed

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HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), Supplies, and more

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[yaymandy]

worked like a charm - thanks!

[Dragon-Fur]

@yaymandy 

Excellent!

You are welcome.

Happy scanning.

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