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Printer Won’t Scan to Computer: 4 Ways to Fix it
Updating your drivers can help if your printer isn’t scanning
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Printer issues are fairly common, and many reported that printers won’t scan to the computer. This can be a problem and prevent your printer scanner combo from working properly.The issue is different thanprinter won’t printissue that was previously encountered, and today we’re going to show you the best ways to fix it.
Why my printer can print but cannot scan?
How do I get my printer to scan to my computer?
1. Check your USB cable and printer
2. Update your printer drivers
After doing that, check if the problem is resolved.
3. Get the latest printer drivers from the manufacturer’s website
4. Run the Printer troubleshooter
As you can see, it’s easy to fix this problem on your PC as long as you follow our solutions.
Sadly, this isn’t the only issue you’ll encounter, and many reported that theHP scanner is not working on Windows.
What solution did you use to fix this problem? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
