scan to computer computer not found 6978

[mary879]

why does my printer say no computer listed

[Mans]

@mary879 

Hello,

In order to solve this issue, please check the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) service to see if it is working properly by doing the following:

1. On the keyboard, press the Windows flag and the R key simultaneously. The Run window opens.
2. Type services.msc and OK. The Services (local) window opens.
3. Double-click on Windows Image Acquisition, then click on the Connection tab.
4. Check Local System Account and Allow the service to interact with the office.
5. Click on the Dependencies tab and check that Remote Procedure Call (RPC) and Kernel Hardware Detection exist in the first window.
6. Click on the General tab, and restart the service by clicking on Stop, then Start.
7. Close the Services window.
8. Try to scan with HP Scan.

If the Kernel hardware detection dependency does not exist, please add it as follows:

1. Simultaneously press the Windows flag and the R key. The Run window opens.
2. Click the Start menu, then All Programs, and then Accessories folder.
3. Right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator, and Yes.
4. Type the following command, followed by the Enter key:
   
   • Sc config stisvc depend=rpcss/ShellHWDetection
5. Restart the computer.
6. Try to scan.

If the issue persists, please follow the following procedure:
1. Uninstall printing software:

1. Unplug the USB cable at the back of the printer, if necessary.
2. On the keyboard, simultaneously tap the Windows flag and the R key. The Run window opens.
3. Type appwiz.cpl, then OK. The Programs and Features window opens.
4. Click the right mouse button on HP OfficeJet Pro 6970 series Basic Device Software, then Uninstall and Yes.

   Note: If the software uninstall process does not start or an error displays while uninstalling, download Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed from the Microsoft website, and then try uninstalling again.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstall of the printer.
6. Restart the computer.

2. Launch the registry editor:

1. On the keyboard, simultaneously tap the Windows flag and the R key. The Run window opens.
2. Type regedit, then OK. The registry editor opens.
3. Develop HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, then SOFTWARE, click with the right mouse button on Hewlett-Packard and Delete. (If the PC is HP-branded, develop Hewlett-Packard and remove Digital Imaging)

3. Delete the HP OfficeJet Pro 6970 series folder in the way:

• C: \Program Files\HP
• C:\Program Files (x86)\HP

4. Rename folder 3 in 3_old in the path below (a restart may be required):

• C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\x64.
• C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\W32X86.

NOTE: If the file refuses this action do as follows:

1. Click the Start menu, then All Programs, and then Accessories folder.
2. Right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator, and Yes.
3. Type net stop spooler, then press Enter.
4. Rename the file.
5. Type net start spooler, then tap Enter.

5. Launch a new the printer installation with the HP OfficeJet Pro 6970 series Full Drivers and Software.
6. Try to scan (Scan to computer).

In case of need, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best regards,