HP Scanner - NO SCAN OPTIONS - Won't Scan

Are you receiving the No Scan Options error when trying to scan a document with your All in One HP Scanner? In the following simple solution, I'll show you how to resolve this HP scanning problem and get your scanner working once and for all. The No Scan Options error is typically displayed on the printer when trying to scan using the "Scan To" or "Start Scan" buttons.

How to fix HP Scanner No Scan Options:

This error occurs because the HP scanner can not communicate with your computer and thus won't scan. In most cases this is simply because you do not have all of the necessary drivers installed.

  1. Insert the software CD into your CD ROM drive. The software installer should automatically start
  2. Install the software and restart your computer when prompted
  3. Try to Scan using the Scan To or Start Scan buttons on your printer

If your still experiencing problems, try this:

Windows 98, Me, and XP:

  1. Navigate to Start > Run, type msconfig and press Enter
  2. From the Window that appears, click the Startup tab
  3. * Locate HP Digital Imaging Monitor from the list
  4. Check the box next to HP Digital Imaging Monitor
  5. Click Apply then click Close
  6. Click Yes to restart

* If HP Digital Imaging Monitor is not on the list, the driver was not correctly installed. Proceed to uninstall and reinstall the software from your installation CD.

For Windows Vista:

  1. Click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press Enter
  2. Click the Startup tab from the window that appears
  3. * Locate HP Digital Imaging Monitor from the list
  4. Check the box next to HP Digital Imaging Monitor
  5. Click Apply then click Close
  6. Click Yes to restart

* If HP Digital Imaging Monitor is not on the list, the driver was not correctly installed. Proceed to uninstall and reinstall the software from your installation CD.