Failed to open a session on the device - HP Officejet 5610 scanner

"failed to open a session on the device" - HP Officejet 5610 scanner

Hello,
Thanks for the post.  With this one, I've included a couple of links below that has some great information regarding scanning/MAC.  Good Luck!
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02728195&tmp_task=solveCate gory&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&lc=en&product=441125#N926
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02456650&tmp_task=useCatego ry&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&lc=en&product=441125#N1802
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01910186&tmp_task=useCatego ry&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&lc=en&product=441125#N156

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    I've called the big guys to help you. Good luck.
    Go to the '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/ Mozilla Add-ons Web Page]''' {web link}
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    This, and other add-ons, can help;
    '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/send-tab-urls/ Send Tab URLs]''' {web link}
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