HP psc 1315 not detected as scanner on MacBook Pro Mac OSX 10.8.2

Question

I just got a new MacBook Pro in September. I have the newest Software update Mac OS X Version 10.8.2, and I am attempting to scan from my hp psc 1315 all-in-one printer-scanner-copier to this computer. I am using the USB connector that came stock with the hp device. Initially, I tried just pressing the blue "Scan" button on the scanner, nothing more than a flashing On/Resume light occurred. I tried searching for drivers, but discovered that supposedly none should be needed, therefore none are available. I searched hp's forums and support with no luck, and even called 1-800-MyApple which referred me back to hp, rightfully, and sent me an e-mail with recommended articles, which proved unhelpful.
I have tried all three methods of accessing the device to scan recommended by hp troubleshooting: System Preferences>Print & Scan, Applications>Image Capture, and Applications>Preview>File>Import from Scanner.
System Preferences>Print & Scan: In tutorials I have reviewed, when you select the printer in this menu, you should see a "Scan" button on the top-right, but I don't
Applications>Image Capture: "No camera or scanner is connected" appears on the screen when I open this program.
Applications>Preview>File>Import from Scanner: The "Import from Scanner..." option appears grey and cannot be selected.
In one of the forums I consulted, someone had recommended using a third-party app called VueScan, and while it worked just fine, it will either watermark your scans all over or ask you to purchase the full version.
(This application was not available in the app store, but I downloaded it from http://www.hamrick.com).
While I appreciate that the program exists, I find it absurd that I have not come across a better option than paying $39.95 to use a scanner that I already own with a computer that I already own.
I should add that the hp psc 1315 is fully operational as a printer with from my MacBook Pro, and as a copier in general. I just need to scan some documents, and am currently very frustrated.  Any help would be much appreciated.

Answer 1

Hi,
I afraid that your printer is too old and no longer fully supported.
As you may find listed below already since Mac OS X 10.5 scan is no longer supported for your product:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01234231&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&os=219&product=3745...
I afraid your only options are using a 3rd party solution as Vuescan or replacing your device.
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