Reinstall using the HP software CD that came with your scanner. When you insert the CD, an installation dialog box launches automatically.

Check the cables

Cable type

Power cable

USB cable

Accessory cable

Action

The power cable is connected between the scanner and a power outlet.

Ensure that the power cable is securely connected between the scanner and a live electrical outlet or surge protector.

If the power cable is connected to a surge protector, ensure that the surge protector is plugged into an outlet and turned on.

Turn off the scanner, wait 60 seconds, and then turn the scanner back on.

The USB cable is connected between the scanner and the computer.

Use the cable that was included with the scanner. Another USB cable might not be compatible with the scanner.

Ensure that the USB cable is securely connected between the scanner and the computer.

For additional USB troubleshooting information, see www.hp.com/support, select your country/region, and then use the search tool to find USB troubleshooting topics.

The accessory cable is connected between the TMA in the scanner lid and the scanner base.

Ensure the cable is securely connected in the back of the scanner.

Scanner operation problems

Scanner will not turn on

Scanner lamp stays on

Scanner does not scan right away

Scanned image is fuzzy

Scanner is scanning items very slowly

The image is completely black or completely white

Scanned images are not straight

Vertical white stripes appear on the printed page

Scanner glass needs to be cleaned

Scanner does not perform a two-sided scan (Macintosh)

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