The scanner lid might not be closed correctly.

The scanner glass or lid backing might need cleaning. For more information, see Maintain the printer.

If the printer has a document feeder, it might need cleaning. For more information, see Maintain the printer.

Unwanted lines

The scanner glass, lid backing, or frame might need cleaning. For more information, see Maintain the printer.

Copy is slanted or skewed

If you are using the document feeder, check the following:

Make sure that the document feeder input tray is not too full.

Make sure that the document feeder width adjusters are snug against the sides of the paper.

For more information, see Load an original in the document feeder.

Horizontal grainy or white bands in light-gray to medium-gray areas

The default enhancement setting might not be suitable for the job. Check the setting and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed. For more information, see Copy.

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TIP: (Windows) Run the HP Print and Scan Doctor to diagnose and automatically fix printing, scanning, and copying issues. The application is only available in some languages.

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Make sure that the original is loaded correctly. For more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass or Load an original in the document feeder.

Check the printer

The printer might be coming out of Sleep mode after a period of inactivity, which delays processing a short while.

Check the HP software

Make sure that the HP software provided with the printer is installed correctly.

Windows: Open the HP printer software. For more information, see Open the HP printer software (Windows). In the window that appears, select Print, Scan & Fax or Print & Scan, and then select Scan a Document or Photo under Scan.

OS X: Open HP Utility. For more information, see HP Utility (OS X). Under Scan Settings, select Scan to Computer, and ensure that Enable Scan to Computer is selected.

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