Officejet pro 8610 won't scan in color

I'm using a Mac OS 10.6.8 and just connected my new HP Officejet Pro 8610. It is only scanning in black and white. I do not see a place to select for color (when you select copy you have that choice but not on scan). It prints in color and makes color copies just fine. I also cannot see a place where I can tell it which folder on the computer to save scans to. Can you help me?

Hi @just1me ,
I'd like to help you be able to scan in color.
Did you download and install the Full Feature Software or run the Apple Updates?
Here is a document for Scanning with the Full Feature HP Software in OS X v10.10 Yosemite.
Try the Apple Software to see if you have the same results.
Here is a screen shot for where to change the color settings, scanning with the HP Scan Software.
After clicking scan, click on the drop down to get more options.
After showing the preview you can select the Edit icon at the bottom for more features.
To save the scan, select the Send Icon.
Hope this helps.
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Hello @Annpaints,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums! I see you are unable to scan with your Mac running the Yosemite 10.10 Operating system to your HP Officejet Pro 8610, when you attempt to scan to the Mac you are given the error that it needs to be enabled. Please go ahead and start below:
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HP officejet pro 8610 won't accept remanufactured generic ink.

My NEW HP Officejet Pro 8610 Printer will not accept my generic remanufactured ink cartridges.
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Hey @CanadaMona,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I would like to assist you with resolving the cartridge detection issues that you're experiencing on your HP Officejet Pro 8610 e-All-in-One Printer. I understand that you have already replaced the black and cyan cartridges to no avail. This issue does sound like it may be a printhead issue. The printhead is what reads your cartridges and controls the ink for going on the paper. If the printhead is defective it can cause issues with detecting cartridges. I'm going to run you through some troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue.
Step 1: Check the Printhead:
1. Place your fingers into the slot on the left side of the printer, and then pull to open the cartridge access door. The carriage moves to the left side of the printer. Wait until the carriage is idle and silent before you proceed.
1 - Slot for opening the cartridge access door
2. To the right of your black cartridge you will see the grey printhead latch. Please lift that latch.
3. Grasp the sides of the printhead, and then lift the printhead and pull it toward you to remove it. Please leave the cartridges in the printhead while you remove it.
4. With the printhead removed, close the cartridge access door.
5. Power off the printer.
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7. Reinstall the printhead.
8. Ensure that you snap the printhead latch back down to lock the mechanism in place.
9. Close the cartridge access door.
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Step 2: Clean the cartridge contacts:
Find a clean, lint-free cloth (eyeglass wipes or coffee filters work well) that you can use to clean the cartridge contacts.
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Close the cartridge access door
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HP Officejet pro 8610 scan to computer OSX 10.10

Dear all,
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Hi charlene025,
Thank you again for responding!
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Driver can't communicate with new officejet pro 8610 for scanning

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Hi KRichBC,
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Checking over the printer's specifications, found at this website. HP Officejet Pro 8610, 8620, 8630, 8640, and 8660 e-All-in-One Printer Series Printer Specifications. This is a supported paper size at 8.5 x 11, if the paper type is Index Card Letter.
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Hi,
How many computer will be using the printer ? If only one the USB (you may have to buy a cable) is the way to go. You can also use wireless direct to print but this is not reliable:
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