Can not Scan
Here is the cause: hpqscnvw.exe has a configuration file which becomes corrupted randomly due to the fact that three separate applications are all trying to access/modify this same file. Thus, it is un-important what model of scanner you are using, even to the point that this error will occur regarless of whether the device itself is even powered on.
Here is the fix:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=445194&prodNameId=445197&swEnvOID=228&swLang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ma-32957-7
In case this link ever goes dead, search for this application in Google:
HP LaserJet Fix Scan UtilityI discovered this solution in about one hour of research and hacking the hpqscnvw.exe file to find out exactly what it does and why.
When you run this application, ignore the drop-down menu and tell it the I.P. address of your printer. It doesn't matter whether the printer is on or connected or not...just tell it the I.P.
Have Fun.
I attempted to notify HP of my solution:
Presencia: Hello Brian.
Presencia: Welcome to HP Total Care for All-in-One products. My name is Presencia. How may I assist you today?
Presencia: Please go ahead with your query.
Brian Blessing: Hello, Presencia. I have been in touch with you guys allready, Chat session ID: 10011011221461396013
Presencia: Sure.
Brian Blessing: I discovered on my own how to resolve this problem
Brian Blessing: This application:
Brian Blessing: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=445194&prodNameId=445197&swEnvOID=228&swLang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ma-32957-7
Presencia: May I have a 2-3 minutes of your time to check the previous chat session?
Brian Blessing: certainly
Presencia: Thank you for being online, Brian.
Brian Blessing: no problem
Brian Blessing: take all the time you need
Brian Blessing: A lot of people have been having this problem, and HP tech support was un-able to help....but I found this application that will fix the problem. I know it was not designed to run with my model of printer, but it works none the less
Presencia: Yes, I understand your concern.
Brian Blessing: It repairs the corrupted configuration files assiciated with the problem
Brian Blessing: Can you read what I type withou ta translator program?
Presencia: I apologize, Brian.
Brian Blessing: I guess not...
Presencia: Do you still have the same 'Scan Cannot be Performed Because Another Program or Computer is Using the Networked Device' error message while scanning?
Brian Blessing: Can you read English by yourself?
Brian Blessing: The whole reason I am here is to let you all know that I found the solution to this problem, so you can pass it on to the thousands more who are having the same issue.
Presencia: Brian, the issue occurs due to Firewall blocking the scanning files.
Presencia: Please turn on the Firewall.
Presencia: I will certainly forward this update to our R& D Groups as well as all our Customers.
Brian Blessing: No, Presencia, it is not. The problem is that the scanning applications' configuration file becomes corrupted. The solution is this application:
Presencia: I appreciate your feedback and suggestion.
Brian Blessing: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=445194&prodNameId=445197&swEnvOID=228&swLang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ma-32957-7
Presencia: Yes, I found the Utility.
Brian Blessing: It works if you tell the utillity to fix based on the I.P. address of the printer, not the model number drop-down
Presencia: Thank you very much, Brian.
Brian Blessing: The model doesn't matter, just the application
Brian Blessing: No problem
Presencia: We always appreciate all the updates from our customer end.
Brian Blessing: I'm sure you do...how about giving me a job in R&D?
Brian Blessing: lol
Presencia: It would be our pleasure.
Presencia: Please try to join HP as soon as possible.
Brian Blessing: Where do I sign up?
Presencia: I apologize, Brian. We are not authorized to discuss these matters through Chat as this is a professional Chat for All-in-One.
Brian Blessing: Ah...I understand....anything else I can do for you?
Presencia: You have been such a wonderful person to chat with.
Brian Blessing: Why thank you, and the same to you....have a good day...
Thanks, Knew that. But still can not use my restore till I can update the program.
Brian
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So what option do we have for getting updates?
Judy
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how can I update the driver onthe usb transfer cable?
thank you.
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