I can print but can't scan

I have a HP Officejet Pro 8500A. I can print but I can't scan. I am running windows 7. I am attempting to scn by clicking on the icon. When I click the icon, I get this error message: "The HP Officejet Pro 8500 A 910 was not found". Please help.

MurryLaw
Welcome to the HP Community Forum.
Icons are nothing more than links to programs -- and a link is a pointer, not an actual program.
It may be that the printer software is not working properly or that the Icon you are using is just not connected, that is, pointing to -- anything useful.
You can perhaps correct the whole mess by installing (reinstalling) the Full Feature Software for the printer. The installation process may take care of the broken Icon and whatever else is going on elsewhere that is keeping the scanning function from working properly.
General Instructions to Install the Printer Software
Reminder:
In most cases, the Solution Center has been replaced by the Printer Assistant.
The Printer Assistant shortcut will be installed on your Desktop during the last part of the installation.
Windows Operating System:
Create Restore Point: Create a Restore Point – Win7 OR Create a restore point Win8
Open HP Drivers & Downloads
Enter your Printer Model information
Select your Printer from the “Results” list
OR
Open HP Officejet Pro 8500A e-All-in-One Printer series - A910
Enter your Operating System in the Drop-down menu
Click NEXT and Scroll down
Look for category Driver - Product Installation Software
Select the Basic Driver, e-print, or Full Feature Software
Save the *.exe installation package(s) on your computer
The file(s) will likely save to the "Downloads “folder.
Be sure to look for Updates as needed for your installation. If available, you may download the Print and Scan Doctor and / or other programs from Category – Utilities.
If you have ‘Admin’ control, you may highlight the package and “double-click” to install it, else Right-Click, Select run as Administrator and install.
NOTES:
Look at the bottom half of the main webpage for your printer for helpful videos to assist with the installation of the printer software!
Scroll the video list back and forth until you find the video that most closely matches your situation.
If using a USB connection: Download and install the driver software before connecting a USB cable.
Ethernet: Connect the printer to the network and (Optional) assign the printer an IP address at the router. Once the printer is connected to the network, be sure the printer is switched on and then install the printer software.
After the initial installation is complete and working, check / install Category - Update
There is valuable information at the support website, including sections for Manuals, Troubleshooting > How-to, Troubleshooting > Solve a Problem, plus alerts and notifications for your printer. Be sure to take an extended look at what is available. Bookmark the page.
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