Imac os x 10.6.8 no scanner loaded message with HP photosmart c5180 despite downloading software updates

When I open the scanner window on the imac, which should bring up the HP photosmart c5180, it gives a message that no scanner is loaded. I have dowloaded the software updates . What else should I try?

How much RAM is installed in your iMac?
How Full is your internal hard drive?
Are you sure you are saving Time Machine backups to an external drive like Apple's Time Capsule drive?
Running any antivirus software of your iMac? Running any "crapware" like special hard drive "cleaning" utility apps?
Do you have extended AppleCare on this iMac?
It is also possible your internal hard drive is failing.
If this hard drive is a 1 TB size drive, it could be a Seagate hard drive. The 1 TB Seagate drives have defects and are covered for free replacement, by Apple, under their Seagate hard drive replacement program until this April 12.
You can find out if your iMac is eligible for the replacement program here.
http://www.apple.com/support/imac-harddrive/

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