<h2 data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="4">Miami Quick-Fix Guide: Restoring Your HP Scanner</strong></h2>
<p data-path-to-node="4">If your scanner is idling despite a "Ready" status on the printer, follow these high-priority steps used by South Florida IT professionals.</p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="5"><strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="0">1. The "WIA" Service Power-Cycle (Windows 11/10)</strong></h3>
<p data-path-to-node="6">The <strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="4">Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)</strong> service is the bridge between your PC and the scanner. In 2026, many Miami users report this service "hanging" after a system sleep mode.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Step A:</strong> Press <code data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="14">Win + R</code>, type <code data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="28">services.msc</code>, and hit Enter.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Step B:</strong> Scroll to <strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="18">Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)</strong>.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Step C:</strong> Right-click and select <strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="31">Restart</strong>.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Pro Tip:</strong> Also ensure <strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="21">Shell Hardware Detection</strong> and <strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="50">Remote Procedure Call (RPC)</strong> are set to "Running."</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="8"><strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">2. Resolve "Network Isolation" on Miami Fiber</strong></h3>
<p data-path-to-node="9">If you are using high-speed fiber in downtown Miami, your router might be "isolating" the scanner from your PC.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Check the Band:</strong> HP Scanners often drop communication if the PC is on a 5GHz band while the scanner is on 2.4GHz.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Static IP Fix:</strong> Print a network report from the printer. Type that IP into your browser, go to <strong data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="94">Network &gt; IPv4</strong>, and set a <strong data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="120">Manual IP</strong>. This prevents the "Scanner Unreachable" error when your router assigns a new address.</p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="11"><strong data-path-to-node="11" data-index-in-node="0">3. The "Sequoia" Sync (macOS Users)</strong></h3>
<p data-path-to-node="12">If you recently updated to <strong data-path-to-node="12" data-index-in-node="27">macOS Sequoia</strong>, your permissions may have reset.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="13,0,0">Go to <strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="6">System Settings &gt; Privacy &amp; Security &gt; Photos/Files &amp; Folders</strong>.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="13,1,0">Ensure the <strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="11">HP Smart App</strong> or <strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="27">HP Easy Scan</strong> has full access permissions.</p>
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<h2 data-path-to-node="15">📍 <strong data-path-to-node="15" data-index-in-node="3">Miami-Dade Priority Service Areas</strong></h2>
<p data-path-to-node="16">We provide remote technical dispatch for the following South Florida districts:</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="17,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="17,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Brickell &amp; Downtown:</strong> Support for LaserJet MFP scanners in high-rise offices.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="17,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="17,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Coral Gables &amp; Coconut Grove:</strong> Resolving wireless sync issues for home-based creative studios.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="17,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="17,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Doral &amp; Hialeah:</strong> Fixing "Scanner Busy" and "Device Not Found" errors for logistics firms.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="17,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="17,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Miami Beach:</strong> Remote setup for hospitality and guest-service scanning stations.</p>
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<h2 data-path-to-node="19">❓ <strong data-path-to-node="19" data-index-in-node="2">Frequently Asked Questions (Miami FAQ)</strong></h2>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="20,1,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="20,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">"Scanner Busy" Error?</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="20,1,1,0">Unplug the power cord for 60 seconds to clear the internal RAM.</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="20,2,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="20,2,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Lines in Scanned Images?</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="20,2,1,0">Clean the small ADF glass strip with a lint-free cloth and glass cleaner.</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="20,3,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="20,3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Scanner not found via Wi-Fi?</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="20,3,1,0">Disable "USB Selective Suspend" in your PC Power Settings.</span></td>
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<td><span data-path-to-node="20,4,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="20,4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">HP Smart App loop?</strong></span></td>
<td><span data-path-to-node="20,4,1,0">Call <strong data-path-to-node="20,4,1,0" data-index-in-node="5">+1-855&ndash;508&ndash;8955</strong> for the <strong data-path-to-node="20,4,1,0" data-index-in-node="29">Miami Direct Driver Patch</strong>.</span></td>
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