Officejet Pro 8600 Plus scanner failure

I have an Officejet Pro 8600 Plus all-in-one. When I first got it, all of the features worked fine: print, scan, and copy. A few weeks ago, it started to not scan or copy, and printer was hit or miss. I have managed to resolve the printing issue, but it still wont scan or copy. I have tried uninstalling the printer both from the hp folder and control panel and then reinstalling the driver (I have the full feature one). I have tried the scan and print doctor, and it doesnt make it past the second step. The error message the printer displays is, "scanner failure: unable to scan, copy, or send a fax." I have also followed the steps to go into services, and both of the necessary dependencies are listed for the WIA, and the RPC and shell hardware are both started. Please help.

Hello ld2hx,
Welcome to the HP Forums.
I see that you are having an issue with scanning, copying and faxing.
First off, please make sure that you have the printer power cable connected directly to a wall outlet and not a power bar/strip. Here is a document that uses a LaserJet printer as an example but it is meant for HP products in general. Please click on the following link that explains the Issues when Connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Power Strip/Surge Protector.
Please click on the following link for A 'Connection Error' or 'No Computer Detected' Error Message Displays during Scanning.
If the troubleshooting does not help resolve your issue, I would then suggest calling HP's Technical Support to see about further options for you. If you are calling within North America, the number is 1-800-474-6836 and for all other regions, click here: click here.
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Hi,
I'm a big fan of HP products. My last several printers, scanners and computers have all been HP.
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The problem that I'm having is that the software seems to have been downgraded. The software on my previous machine had the ability to automatically parse pictures laid on the flatbed scanner into individual JPGs. With the software on this machine, it seems that I need to manually crop each image. The options for optimizing each image, by removing scratches, automatically adjusting color, sharpening, etc. are all gone.
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NeonSkeleton,
That is unfortunate. It's a **bleep** nice machine except that the software is really a step backwards.
Is there any way to use the older software from another HP device? The standard microsoft scanner drivers don't do anything towards my need. The network connection seems to be a stumbling block for most of what's out there. I'd be happy to hard-wire via USB if that could get me the software upgrade (the speed over USB is a considerable improvement as well).
If it isn't possible to use another HP driver, do you have any recommendations for 3rd party drivers?
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Thanks for the link to the user guide. I tried all the glass cleaning ideas, but I see no improvement in scan quality.
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Hello @BarterG,
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Officejet pro 8600 plus Printer failure - there is a problem with the printer or ink system...

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Is your printer still in warranty - it should be if only six months old? You can check with HP's warranty tool here.
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Macbook Pro running Maverick doesn't recognize Officejet Pro 8600 Plus as a scanner

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Hi Jak44,
Open the Icon labeled Officjet Pro 8600 on your desktop, and then click on Scan a Document or Photo. When the Scan application window opens you can change the Resolution from the drop down menu.
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hi,
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Hello @Rodrigo_cl,
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Officejet Pro 8600 Plus - Scan software doesn't have 8.5x11 letter size option

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OSX 10.8.5 CS5.5 & HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus

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Follow the first document and uninstall the software. Reboot the computer than download and install the linked software. This should resolve your issue.
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HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus - "Scan to Computer" issue on Mac OSX 10.8 or 10.9

Hi...
I have started experiencing the notorious "scan to computer not working" issue on my 1-month OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus, after having used the feature a number of times flawlessly.
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facman
I am linking you to an HP Support document titled “Uninstalling the Printer Software” below. I am also providing you the link to the HP software for your printer titled “HP Officejet Pro Full Feature Software and Driver - Mac OS X 10.6, OS X 10.7, OS X 10.8” below as well.
Follow the first document and uninstall the software. Reboot the computer than download and install the linked software. This should resolve your issue.
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I am trying scan legal sized documents on my new Officejet Pro 8600 Plus. I have reviewed the forums, and this has been a recurring problem in the past (see link--- http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Scanning-Faxing-and-Copying/Scanning-Legal-Size-Documents/m-p/35416#M14... ), but does not appear to be resolved. Whether I use the document feeder or the glass, the document is cut off at the bottom, and appears to be stopping at the 'A4' size, vs. legal. I cannot locate any setting on the scanner itself, or in the HP Utility software to change this, or even to be able to identify the current setting, if it is one.
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Can anyone identify what's going on here and how to correct it?
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Hello,
Please try the following steps:
1. Open the HP Utility and select your device.
2. From Scan Settings open the "Scan to Computer".
3. Click the "Scan Tasks" tab.
4. Select the Scan Shortcut used to scan, then click Edit.
5. In the section of Scan from an HP Device click on the blue triangle to enlarge the menu.
6. From the enlarged menu now open the drop-down menu next to Crop To and set as None.
7. Click OK and try scanning again.
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HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus (All-in-One) - Incoming Fax but mistakenly answer phone

I have landline phone service. On this line, I have multiple phones, an answering machine, internet service via wireless Uverse setup, and the HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus as a fax. It's also a printer/scanner - but that uses the wireless Uverse service.
The unit works as a phone, if I answer in fewer than 4 rings. The answer machine picks up after 4 rings. If a fax, the fax connects after 6 rings. (Auto answer function is turned on.) This works.
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I see that you have some concerns when it comes to answering a fax call by accident from another phone. Pressing the 1.2.3 on the fax is the proper way to remedy the issue when you answer from the fax, however this feature will not work from another phone.
I do realize that this is an inconvenience. The only resolution would be to contact the sender of the fax and have them resend.
Thank you for your time.
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