When trying to scan I get a message saying communication error---What to do..?..

Soulvisitor

• 1113 Answers
• Posted on Nov 01, 2007

SOURCE: canon MP780 wont scan

Download and reinstall scanner software and scan driver

SOURCE: I can't scan

This document applies to the PSC 2210, PSC 2210v, and PSC 2210x. When you see the scanner failure message, turn off the PSC 2210. Wait a few seconds and then turn on the PSC 2210. If you see the message again, please contact HP Support. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/contacthp?lc=en&cc=us&docname=c00055511&dlc=en&product=79499&rule=45570&lang=en

SOURCE: HP Laser jet 3330 scanner problem unable to communicate

http://www.printcountry.com/drivers/HP_DRIVERS.asp

also try this
http://www.soft32.com/s/Windows/Drivers/Printers/3-377-0-5.html

SOURCE: When Trying To Scan, ScanGear Message Comes Up Saying Cannot Comminate With Printer.

Make sure the "Still Image Service" is running on your system. Right-click "My Computer", select "Manage", then open "Services" applet. Scroll down to the "Still Image Service", right-click it and set its properties to "Automatic", then right-click it and "Start" it.

SOURCE: brother 5460cn won't scan to email,file,ocr,image

Brother Scanner error message.

After much time with Brother Tech support. The solution finally turned out to be as simple as downloading this file to reset the drivers.

http://support.visioneer.com/utilities/twain_reset.exe