Losing scanner connection to network

jp Officejet Pro 8600-n. Every time i power down the printer and power it back up, it loses connection to my network. The blue connection light is lighted and i can print with no problem. It's just the scan feature that is losing conncetion. When I say "scan to computer", I get the message "make sure the feature is enabled" and for Windows "Open HP printer software, select Scanner Actions and then select Manage Scan to Computer". I don't know where HP printer software is. I've been to the HP site until I'm blue in the face. I have never had so many problems with a printer/scanner as I have with this printer.
Please help; this is really getting frustrating!

Hello Cajun38,
I'm sorry to hear you've been having to reconnect your Officejet 8600 every time you need to scan, but I will certainly do my best to assist you
It sounds like the wireless is needing to be refreshed, so I would recommend that you try the Static IP address instructions in this Printer Does Not Maintain Wireless Connection document.
Let me know if that helps, and if not, please download and run the HP Print and Scan Doctor to see if it can help as well!
Hope to hear back from you soon!
Please click “Accept as Solution ” if you feel my post resolved your issue, as it will help others find the solution faster
Click the “Kudos Thumbs Up" on the right to say “Thanks” for helping!
**MissTeriLynn**
I work on behalf of HP

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