HP photosmart 6520 scanning doesn't work

My photosmart 6520 printer was working fine, scanning to computer and printing with no problems then all of a sudden I cannot scan to computer and when I try to scan it puts up the msg No Computer Found. I haven't scanned for a while so when I tried I was surprised it didn't work. I can print and copy but it will not let me scan. When I go to control panel devices and printers my printer shows up with a triangle with an exclamation point in it. I have tried disconnection the power cord and restarting, I have even replaced the usb cord to the computer with no results. I have even tried to reload the installation CD and tried HP's scan troubleshooter. Everything else works, is this an inherent problem with this model printer? I'm baffled

7597, welcome to the forums
I understand you are no longer able to scan from your Photosmart 6520. I am willing to help you with this!
I am glad to hear the copies are working, as this shows the printer is alright and the problem isn't with the hardware.
First of all, run the HP Print and Scan Doctor and post back to me with the detailed results from the tool.
I also would like to know the OS you are running:
Which Windows Operating System am I running?
Mac OS X: How Do I Find Which Mac OS X Version Is on My Computer?
As you connect USB, try a wireless connection or Ethernet connection and let me know if they work.
Have a great day
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