Don't know how to scan on Macbook Air OSX 10.9.4

I have recently bought a Macbook Air OSX Version 10.9.4 and am trying to scan a document with several pages using the HP Photosmart C309a series. The printer is connected to my Macbook using a USB cable.
I've always been able to scan documents onto my computer using the HP Solution centre but this isn't available on apple software.
The printer is under system preferences>printers and scanners but there are no options or settings to scan documents with several pages into one file.
I have ticked the box 'combine into single document'. once i have scanned the first page, if i click 'scan' to scan the next page, only the 2nd page is saved in documents and not the first page.
I'm not sure how to control saving the document. Any advice please?

Hello coco06x, and welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience!
I see you are looking into scan options.  I would like to help.
I would recommend going to Apple Scan and selecting show details.  In the options box on the right, select format, and select PDF.  Under PDF, check the box that says 'combine into single document.'
This should allow you to scan without issue.
Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you for posting on the HP Forums!
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    If the startup process hangs again, the problem is likely caused by a third-party system modification that you installed. Post for further instructions.
    Step 8
    Launch Disk Utility in Recovery mode (see Step 1.) Select the startup volume, then run Repair Disk. If any problems are found, repeat until clear. If Disk Utility reports that the volume can't be repaired, the drive has malfunctioned and should be replaced. You might choose to tolerate one such malfunction in the life of the drive. In that case, erase the volume and restore from a backup. If the same thing ever happens again, replace the drive immediately.
    This is one of the rare situations in which you should also run Repair Permissions, ignoring the false warnings it may produce. Look for the line "Permissions repair complete" at the end of the output. Then restart as usual.
    Step 9
    If the startup device is an aftermarket SSD, it may need a firmware update and/or a forced "garbage collection." Instructions for doing this with a Crucial-branded SSD were posted here. Some of those instructions may apply to other brands of SSD, but you should check with the vendor's tech support.  
    Step 10
    Reinstall the OS. If the Mac was upgraded from an older version of OS X, you’ll need the Apple ID and password you used to upgrade.
    Step 11
    Do as in Step 9, but this time erase the startup volume in Disk Utility before installing. The system should automatically restart into the Setup Assistant. Follow the prompts to transfer the data from a Time Machine or other backup.
    Step 12
    This step applies only to models that have a logic-board ("PRAM") battery: all Mac Pro's and some others (not current models.) Both desktop and portable Macs used to have such a battery. The logic-board battery, if there is one, is separate from the main battery of a portable. A dead logic-board battery can cause a startup failure. Typically the failure will be preceded by loss of the settings for the startup disk and system clock. See the user manual for replacement instructions. You may have to take the machine to a service provider to have the battery replaced.
    Step 13
    If you get this far, you're probably dealing with a hardware fault. Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider.

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