HP Envy 4504 won't scan.

My HP Envy 4504 won't scan.  Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit.  Has worked well in the past.  Print-scan doctor says it's all set up, but "test scan" gets an error message.  Wireless printing works.  Tried re-installing, rebooting and turning firewall off.  Printer dialogue box lists computer but says computer not responding.  Windows Photo Gallery finds the device but returns error messages "no items match your search" > "failed to initialize selected paper source"when I actually try to get a scan.  Control Panel scanner test passed.

Hi @enjayjay 
Although the Print and Scan Doctor is reliable, I suspect despite what it says, there may be a software issue.
Hold down the Windows Logo key () on the keyboard and the 'R' to open the run box, type %temp%
Delete all files and folders from the temp folder. Choose skip if any pop ups appear saying any of the files could not be deleted
Uninstall the software again - Uninstalling the Printer Software Instructions
When the uninstall has completed restart the computer
Follow these steps to reset the registry settings and options for Windows Installer.
Hold down the Windows Logo key on the keyboard and the 'R' to open the run box
In the Open box, type msiexec /unregister, and then click OK.
Hold down the Windows Logo key on the keyboard and the 'R' to open the run box
In the Open box, type msiexec /regserver, and then click OK
 *Note: there is a space between the c and the /
If you have any difficulty with this step, please use this link to perform it another way. Restarting Windows Installer
Run Disk cleanup from Accessories\ System Tool < How to Delete files using Disk Cleanup
Download and install the latest version of Adobe flash player http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html
Restart the computer
Download and install the software from here;  HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One Printer series Full Feature Software and Drivers
Please let me know the outcome of these efforts.
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