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Posted on May 01, 2009

My hp 5510 all-in-one won't scan photos

I have been using my hp officejet 5510 with a 24 inch IMAC purchased about a year ago. Initially I was able to scan photos to the hard drive, but now when I try to scan, I get the error "unable to connect to the device". When I close that error window, a new error window appears "unable to communicate with TWAIN data source". The hp 5510 functions properly with regard to all other functions. How do I fix this problem? (I've tried re-loading the software and re-installing the printer).

  • margarh May 10, 2009

    Exactly what the previous poster described, except that I'm using a 13" Macbook.

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Unfortunately the 5510 is no longer supported by HP for OS X 10.5.x and up. On the Apple tech site, they actually redirect you to a page the HP upgrade page (read: buy a new one).

If anyone can think of any 3rd part software that works with this, please post!

Thanks!

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