HP Deskjet 3051A won't scan to my computer

Hello, my mom gave me this printer, it was previously hooked up to her computer, and when I try to scan on my computer it says "Computer not found. Ensure HP software has been installed on the computer." How do I install the HP software? It prints fine just won't scan.
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Hi,
Have you installed software and drivers on your computer yet ? Please use the CD which came with the printer or download from the following link:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&lc=en&product=5117616
(Note: you need to select the right Operating system for your computer before download).
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