HP psc1300 series won't scan

Yesterday I installed new software update that came in automatically from Apple. I have 10.5.6. Since then I cannot scan with my HP psc 1300. I can print.
When I try to scan I get a window that says "HP communications application is not running". I *cannot seem to find an HP Comm. app anywhere*: I did a reset on the printers and reinstalled my HP 2100 and the psc 1300, restarted the mini mac, and powered down and back up the psc 1300.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance....Bill

Additional information: Scanning has worked in the past.

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