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Printer & scanner

Scanner Not Working

The computer cannot find the scanner or save the scanned document.

Safe first check

What you can do now

Check that the destination folder exists and that the equipment displays no physical error.

What the symptom can mean

This can come from a setting, connection, software, storage, power, or another component. Recent changes and the pattern you notice can help narrow it down without risking important files.

Helpful details to notice before your appointment

  • When the problem started
  • The exact message or behavior
  • What changed immediately beforehand
  • Whether important files are backed up

Most relevant service

Setup and troubleshooting for offline printers, stuck jobs, wireless connections, and scanning workflows.

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