Installing the HP ScanJet 200 is a straightforward process that primarily involves downloading the correct drivers and connecting the device via USB

  • Insert the software CD into your computer's CD/DVD drive.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions. If the installation does not start automatically, navigate to the CD drive and run the setup file (usually setup.exe).
  • If you don't have the CD, go to HP's website, download the appropriate software for your model, and run the installer.

Here is the fix. Forget what HP’s automatic driver detector tells you. Here is the manual process that actually works.

Step 1: Do NOT connect the USB cable yet. Wait until the software prompts you, or until the software is fully installed.