Scan problems with my HP Photosmart Premium C309g-m

Hello
I have been experiencing a problem when I attempt to scan a Document or Photo on my HP Photosmart Premium C309g-m printer. Specifically when I scan it now takes longer to do so and when finished I save it to my deskstop but the result after saving consists or either a totally black background with horizontal white lines or a greenish background. I have tried resetting back to ‘default’ properties but nothing changes and the result is the same. I have shut down the printer, and unplugged it for several minutes and restarted it..but still no luck
Anyone out there with an answer on how I can fix this?
Thanks

Hello JWB46,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I understand when you scan a document, it takes longer and the background is black with horizontal white lines or a greenish background. I will do my best to assist you! First, I need to find out your operating system on your computer? Windows or Mac?
How is this printer connected? Wireless or USB?
Please make sure you have followed this entire HP document on Color or Brightness Level of Scanned Image is Not Correct. I would like to test out the hardware within your printer. Try copying a blank document on the scanner glass. Let me know if you have the same results. I will be looking forward to hearing from you. Have a great night!
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