Scan was not successful
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE USB CONNECTION
1Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one.
2Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
3Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.
The USB port is marked with a 
USB symbol.
RESTART THE COMPUTER
Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
CLOSE OTHER SOFTWARE PROGRAMS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED
USE A LOWER SCANNING RESOLUTION
Cannot scan to a computer over a network
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
MAKE SURE THE PRINTER AND THE DESTINATION COMPUTER ARE CONNECTED TO THE SAME NETWORK
MAKE SURE THE PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED ON THE DESTINATION COMPUTER
Fax troubleshooting
•“Fax troubleshooting checklist” on page 137
•“Cannot send faxes” on page 137
•“Cannot receive faxes” on page 139
•“Cannot run the fax software” on page 140
•“Fax error messages on the printer control panel” on page 141
For detailed descriptions of common terms and tasks, see the following:
•“Setting up the printer to fax” on page 69
•“Faxing FAQ” on page 86
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