Error message my printer has an error message that reads scanner failure turn power off then on again. I do that, but the error message is still there. Any suggestions?

Hi Paul,

Scanner Failure usually results in Hardware Failure. However there is one step you can try. Try connecting the printer directly to wall outlet or any other power outlet and the issue should be resolved.

Regards,
Sean

is your printer is detected in the device manager settings??

Is there any error message displayed on the control panel of the printer just like one of the following:
Scanner failure, power off and on
Scanner System Failure
Scanner failed, cannot make copies or fax
Scanner failure. Unable to scan, copy, or send a fax
Scanner failure, cycle power

You may want to try following these steps:
1. Check if the scanner light does turn on when you initiated the scanning process, if not you need to reset the product.
2. Try using your other electrical outlet because your AVR or Surge Extension may not be providing enough voltage for the printer.
3. Try using dirty cycle, meaning you need to directly cut the power of your printer by pulling of the power cord from the rear side of your printer and wait for about 30 seconds before inserting again and turn it on.

If all these steps do not improve your printer functionality, you may want to call the HP online help and ask for replacement.

Job Espinosa

The only things that can cause a scanner error on this unit is a complete scanner harware failure or the scanner lock. With the unit on lock the transport lock and unlock it a few times quite forcibly. Then leave it in the unlocked position and power off and on again. If the light returns then at his point I think a new printer will be needed.

You have a bad scanner unit. Getting it repaired will cost as much as buying a new machine.

Sound as if your scanner is broken..
Could be something in there stopping it from moving, the motor could be bad.
It might have Home Positioning errors, causing this error.
To get it Fixed? The machine is about 140 dollars on Amazon?
The company I work for, the first hour is 125 (I do not know how much it cost to repair these)
Unfortunately these little ink jet printers are not designed to be repaired. They are considered throw away.
Sorry

Hi,

the error message refers to the hardware issue of the printer. Below is the document that i need you to follow to somehow resolve your issue.

CLICK HERE==>> DOCUMENT

Please let me know if the document that i gave to you resolves your issue.

thank you so much.

adonscott

Hi,

Below is the document that i want you to follow.

CLICK HERE ===>> DOCUMENT

Pleae let me know the result after performing the steps.

thank you so much.

adonscott

Here it is all over, with all the steps.

1.Unplug power cable from printer.

2.Hold Cancel and Enter. OR you could Hold Cancel and Black Copy Button. Whichever is easier

3.Then plug back in the power cable, while still holding those 2 buttons.

4.It should turn on, lights blink, then it should say FULL RESET on the little screen thingy .

5.Let go of the buttons, and hopefully, it fixed your problem.

Have a look at this link:

http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=989862&admit=-682735245+1194898272458+28353475

It's a bit techy but you can at least start there.

Mike