Lack of choices in printer menu

When I open my printer I no longer get a full list of functions (scan a document etc). I only have 3 now - See what's printing, Customise my printer, Set preferences. I have an HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series and my laptop is a Packard Bell Easynote TJ65 running Windows 7 Home Premium.
Thank you.

Hi Aimz,
Thanks for your reply. You should definitely have the option to scan from the printer menu. I'm glad you found a way to do it through picture manger. What I would suggest if you want to give it a try is to uninstall the software completely and reinstall from a download. It sounds like something is corrupt with your installation.
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Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2010 13:30:43 -0700
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