Officejet Pro 8600 can print but not scan

My printer occasionally stops scanning. it prints fine so I know the connection is good. I tried to scan from the website, and it does so, but then it gives me this frustrating image, telling me to click on the Save icon. Do you see a Save icon anywhere in this picture, because I don't.
I'm using a new MacBook Pro with updated Yosemite OSX 10.10. I've used this setup before to scan, and nothing has changed. Every once in a while I randomly encounter this problem, and then just as randomly it resolves.

Hi @alissas , welcome back to the HP Forums!
I understand you're having scan issues.  I would like to try and help!
From time to time using webscan, you may come across formatting and layout issues.  I would recommend right-clicking the box on the right, that should allow you to save. I am including your picture to help identify that box:
As for the other scan issues, I am including a couple of documents I would suggest running through that should help:
Mac OS X: Scanning Software Does Not Open or Stops Responding
A 'Connection Error' or 'No Computer Detected' Error Message Displays When Scanning for HP Officejet...
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