Method 1: Restart Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Service
Windows Image Acquisition service is a driver software that allows the different imaging devices to interact with your computer and vice versa. Sometimes the service stops responding or it might be using too much memory so we need to restart it to recycle the processes and memory threads to keep the system healthy.
Method 2: Update your WIA Driver
When you perform a system upgrade or update your Windows operating system, the driver becomes incompatible or corrupt and you need to update your drivers as well. Updating the scanner driver makes it compatible with the Windows version and helps to get rid of the corrupt files. You can update your drivers using the below steps:
Method 3: Reinstall Your Scanner Driver
It is common for Windows drivers to start malfunctioning over time as there might be bugs or the files might get corrupted by third-party applications on your computer. Reinstalling the driver can solve that problem. Please follow the below steps.
Solution 4: Troubleshoot for your Scanner
Windows has a built-in troubleshooting utility which you can use to fix the damaged firmware on your computer. It can help you fix your scanner firmware regardless if it is an HP, Canon, Dell, or any other brand. Please follow the below steps:
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