I have a hp C4480 and would like to scan some materials that are on paper. When i try to scan it asks me to scan via my mac i don't get it..

Try the HP website. I just downloaded a tool that fixed my problem which was with a 1410 that worked with a Mac and with XP, but not Vista (although it had in the past). Print jobs showed in the queue, there was no error msg, but wouldn't print, either.

you can scan from the computer using hp solution center.look for it's icon on the desktop or on the laptop.double-click on that and it will give you scan options.you scan photos or documents using that program.

if you installed the software cd that came with the printer then you should be able to use solution center

Try using the HP Scan Diagnostic Utility in Windows - HP Customer Care (United States - English)
and Try using the HP Print Diagnostic Utility in Windows - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

You will probably have to go to this page to download the new Mac drivers for Snow Leopard to get the full functionality of your All-in-one printer back.

Print functions are generic enough where you don't need to have the most updated driver for it to work. But the scanning functionalities are more complicated.

Find the driver for your computer here:

HP drivers download for PhotoSmart C4480

Did you repaired old drivers? if so first uninstall your products drivers and also its folders from program files, then uninstall "wrong update" and reinstall scanner. sometimes built in scanning modules comes wrong but everything works with original scanning software, use different software to scan and some of them may work perfectlly.

Check the default paper type for your scaner, change the paper size to A4 and try the can again

You need to find the scan option on the printer and modify it.

Most pix you shoot are not exactly 4x6 which will leave white edges top and bottom- Sides Try using the HP software- see if any difference Inkypete

Please try "Scanners and Cameras" which comes with Windows to see if you can scan images successfully from your scanner.

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Remove the printer to the trash. Disconnect and reconnect the printer. Everything will work fine.

Thanks