How to scan with HP printer

I have a MacBook Pro and have never been able to use any HP Printer/Scanner to scan. Under the HP utility program, the printer/scanner is not recognized. I am currently using a HP 4780. I also cannot make it work with my wireless system.

You've got the latest drivers?
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=mp-70896-3 &cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&os=219&product=3794615&sw_lang=

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