I cannot scan on my Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 as another device has taken control of my scanner

I am attempting to scan on my HP F4280 (which worked fine previously), and am getting a message that I cannot scan because another device has taken control of my scanner.  
I don't know how to correct the issue and I would appreciate anyone's advice who has experienced this with the same OS.  
Thanks!
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Hi Janelopi,
I understand you are unable to scan as you are getting the error message, "Another program has control of the scanner". Take a look at the following support document, An 'Another program has control of the scanner' Message Displays for HP All-in-One Printers. Go to the Mac OS section and work through the solutions provided. Hopefully this will be of help to you. Best of luck. Have a wonderful day.
Ryan1216
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The advice and opinions given here are my own and not those of HP

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