Hp c3100 all in one won't scan

When I press the scanner button the top power button starts blinking but the machine does not scan. I have not used the scanning function on this machine before. Please help...you may need to reinstall your ..

This is the step on how to scan docs using HP J4680:

1. Press the "Power" button on the HP J4680 and lift the top cover. Place the document to be scanned on the scanner glass. Be sure the document is face down and properly aligned with the top, left-hand corner of the glass.


2. Use the arrow keys on the control panel of the HP J4680 to select the "Scan" feature. Press "OK" to continue. Then Press the right arrow to select the scan feature. Press the "Start" button to begin the scan.

Hi,

Let me assume you have install the Printer software and you are able to HP Solution Center icon on the desktop

Click on the link below to lanuch HP webpage to guide you.
Link

When you get to the level where it says SCAN to, you can choose EMAIL or Outlook from it.

OR

Place document on the scanner bed and press the SCAN button and SCAN TO button.
Choose Scan to Email and Press Scan button.

The Document/picture you are scanning will be scanned and Outlook compose mail box opens with the document/picture as Attachment.

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As soon as the printer prints the test page or alignment page place it on the scanner glass (Place the printed side down) before that Examine the scanner glass and white scan backing. Clean the scanner glass and scan backing if they are not clean. To clean the scanner glass and scan backing, use a soft cloth towel slightly dampened with clean water.
After That press scan on the printer button panel it will resolve your issue.
Try to double check it by turning it off and turning the printer back on after 2 minute's. If still the problem exists call HP Total Care 800 - 474 - 6836 if you are from US/Canada.
) Lift the lid of the product.
2) Place the top of alignment page face down in the right front corner of the glass.
3) Place the alignment page face down
4) Close the lid.
5) Press the Start Scan button.
6) The Power button light will blink during the alignment process.
7) After the Power button light stops blinking, alignment is complete.

I know your problem and i want to know that have you changed or refill your cartridge?.

if yes
place one plain paper in the tray.
it will print the test paper
print it and place it on the scanner with the printed side down.
press the scan button from the printer
printer will blink the light for some time and stop blinking
now it didn't print test print every time you print

thanks

1. Turn on the HP all-in-one.
2. Disconnect the USB cable from the all-in-one.
3. Press the sequence of front panel buttons below to initiate the print cartridge alignment process. The button-press sequence must be completed within ten seconds. It might take several tries to complete the sequence within ten seconds.

a. Press and hold Cancel.
b. While holding Cancel, press On.
c. When the Check Paper and Check Print Cartridge lights begin to blink simultaneously, release both buttons.
d. Press Cancel again.
e. Press Copies.
f. Press Paper Type.
g. Press Color Start Copy.
h. The alignment page will begin printing. If the alignment page does not print, repeat the button-press sequence in this step.

4. Once the alignment page is printed, place the page face down on the scanner glass and press Scan. The alignment is complete when the On light stops blinking. 5. Reconnect the USB cable.

Hi

Please see this link for details on resolving the blinking light issue on your HP C3100 Printer---

C3100 Blinking Lights

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Thanks
Rylee

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Issue When the scan button is pressed on the product, nothing happens. The scan button does not work correctly. Workaround Choose one of the following options to scan without using the scan button. Option one: Scan using Windows Fax and Scan

1. Click the Windows icon ( ), click Programs , and then click Windows Fax and Scan . NOTE: The Windows Fax and Scan option is available in the Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions of Windows Vista. If you have the Home Basic or Home Premium edition of Windows Vista, skip to Option two: Scan using Paint .
2. Click New scan .
3. Click File , and then click Scan .

Option two: Scan using Paint

1. Click the Windows icon ( ), click Programs , and then click Accessories .
2. Click Paint .
3. Click File , and then click From Scanner or Camera .
4. Click Scan .

Cause The drivers in the Windows Vista operating system do not support button press functionality on the product.

Check the power and the data (USB) cables in the printer...check both ends...
Check :-
# The printer powers on properly
# There also can be problems with the printer driver
# and also internal printers....
Try reinstalling the printer driver...

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the save as function is in the print/scan manager, not the software..you'll need to point it to where you want it to save, and also what format