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Print and Scan Doctor – Fix scanning problems
HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows
Fix printing and scanning problems with HP Print and Scan Doctor, a free tool for Windows.
Fix scanning problems
Diagnose and fix any of the following scanning problems or error messages using the HP Print and Scan Doctor
- An error occurred communicating with the scanning device
- An error occurred while communicating with the HP imaging device
- Computer not found
- No Computer Detected
- Scan to computer is currently unavailable
- Scan to computer no longer activated
- Scan Unsuccessful
- Scanner not found
- Scanner Unreachable
- The scanner could not be initialized
Follow the Steps below to resolve scanning problems using the HP Print and Scan Doctor
- Download the HP Print and Scan Doctor.
- Run HPPSdr.exe from the download location on your computer.
- Once HP Print and Scan Doctor is open, click Start, and then choose your printer.
- If your printer is not listed, turn it on and click Retry.
- If there is a connection problem, follow the instructions in the tool.
- Click Fix Scanning.

See Additional resources if the problem is unresolved or if there are other scanning problems.
Additional resources
Additional resources
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