HP office jet pro 8600- "No document loaded" error message with OS Mavericks 10.9.1 when scanning

I am unable to scan from either my HP officejet pro 8600 printer or my iMac, using OS Mavericks 10.9.1. From computer, message in sequence are: 1) Waiting for scanner 2) no document loaded and 3) scanner failed to complete the scan (this after changing defaults to match type of feed and document. I can print and copy fine.
From the printer, I receive the following messages: Scan could not be completed due to one or more of the following:
1) Connection to computer is lost, 2) The scan application or computer is currently in use (Not that I can see) and 3) OCR application is not installed on the computer (have installed and re-installed driver several times, with help of HP customer support person).
I have spent 1-1/2 hours on the phone with an hp customer support person trying to resolve the problem, based on the above results. I have also read the solutions on this forum, none of which seemed to either apply or work.

Hi Trishan,
I know you have done a great deal of troubleshooting already and have invested more time than I am sure you would like to have, but I have a document for you to use. I have seen success from those who have used this document.
Communication Error between the Scanner and Your Computer in Mac
You will find, after opening the link, that the 10.9 is not listed; however, this document does apply to all of the Mac operating systems.
I hope this helps.
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