Windows 10: HP 4200 Printer/Scanner. With Windows 10 How do I scan without going to settings

How do I scan without going to settings on Windows 10

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HP All In One Printer/Scanner/FAX J6400 series - Can't scan w/Windows 10

I have done everything that you have suggested and Windows 10 still will not allow me to scan. All my HP drivers are current and the HP online help process indicates that my printer is fine and online. Any other suggestions?

 

Scanner quit working..

Yeah, no basic Windows 7 drivers at least? Although it's both a printer and a scanner, I didn't install any drivers from HP. I just let Windows 7 get some basic drivers from me. So at least I can print with the printer through any program, and I go to "Devices and Printers" and use "Scan" there instead of pressing the "Scan" button in the printer-scanner itself (which would require the drivers from HP).

 

HP Scanner (with HP Printer 8600)

Hi Alan_721,

I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. I am here to work with you on this problem.

Before proceeding with the troubleshooting steps, Connect your Printer to the computer and Switch it ON. In case of Wireless printer, Switch it ON and connect it to the Wifi network.

1. Run printer / scanner troubleshooter

HP provides a tool for HP printers to troubleshoot - HP Print and Scan Doctor. Download it, launch it and follow the onscreen directions to locate problems and fix them

Download Link -
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/printers/hppsdr/HPPSdr.exe

2. Update Printer / scanner Driver

Download printer driver from printer manufacturer's website and reinstall.

3. Uninstall and reinstall the Printer / scanner (Credit to Andre Da Costa, MVP for providing steps)

A. Uninstall Printer

Click on Windows Key+X > Apps and Features > Scroll down and click Programs and Features > Select your printer > Select Uninstall

Type Printer in Windows Search box > Printers & Scanners > Select your printer > Remove device

Type Printer in Windows Search box > Click Printers & Scanners > Scroll down and click Print server properties under Related settings > Under Driver tab, look for your printer > Select it and click Remove button at the bottom

B. Install Printer

Go to the Printer manufacturer’s website and search for the latest Windows 10 drivers > Reinstall the Printer driver > Reboot the computer

Type Printer in Windows Start Search box > Click Printers & Scanners > On Right side, Click Add a printer or scanner > If Windows detects your printer, it will be listed > Select the printer and follow on screen directions to set it up (In case of Wifi printer,
your computer should also be logged into Wifi network)

If Windows doesn't detect your printer, then you will get a blue message - Click The printer that I want isn't listed

If you are using Bluetooth / Wirelss printer > Select Add a Bluetooth, wireless or network discoverable printer > Choose the printer > Select your Printer and follow on screen directions

If you are using wired printer > Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings > Select Use an existing port > Select your Printer and follow on screen directions

Do let me know if you require any further help on this. Will be glad to help you.

(Source -
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/401540...)

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