How to prevent image capture from preventing my scanner working

Okay, the LaserJet Pro M148dw printer downloads page does list a firmware update for that printer from May 2022, vendor drivers from February 2023, and the tech specs for that printer do list AirPrint support.

AirPrint is generally the way to go, but you will likely want that updated firmware.

Here is the AirPrint setup for macOS 13 Ventura: Print wirelessly from your Mac to your printer - Apple Support

If you get stuck, load the current firmware, maybe the current drivers (if not using AirPrint), and then reset the macOS printing system: Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem - Apple Support

Which scanner vendor and which model scanner?

If the scanner supports AirPrint, try that path.

Check for scanner firmware updates, too.

thincer wrote:

Printing is not the problem it is the scanning.

AirPrint supports scanning.

Set up a scanner to use with Mac - Apple Support

The HP Software does not download.

That would seem to be a website or download issue that HP might want to address, then.

The Problem is with the Sonoma OS

Printing to third-party printers and scanning via Apple support uses AirPrint.

For third-party printers with vendor-provided software, or for those vendors that do not support AirPrint scanning, or for vendor website issues, contact the vendor support organization.

More generally, I usually recommend Brother printers, and printing and scanning with AirPrint.

Check the ho website for a new scanner driver. Printing is entirely separate from scanning.

I have a Canon (newer model) All-in-One and I have the same problem. When I try to scan using my Canon, Image Capture takes over and I am unable to scan. AND ... I've tried to delete Image Capture but am not able to. Instructions say to right click and the delete OR drag to trash. There is no delete in the drop down menu and dragging to trash accomplishes exactly nothing!

It's definitely the Sonoma OS! Had no problems with scanning until the upgrade and I can still scan from my iMac which I have not upgraded to Sonoma OS.

ktswitzerland wrote:

I have the same problem. Since I installed Sonoma on my newest MacBook I cannot scan (image capture automatically opens but no scans). I have 2 older Macs that I have not upgraded to Sonoma, and I can scan my documents on them just fine.

Checked for firmware updates for the scanner?

Which scanner vendor and model?

Old printers fall off support, and different vendors have different support durations and different policies.

If you should decide to replace this printer: Which Printer Should I Buy? - Apple Community

The last HP printer around here was a departmental-class model, and was retired a couple of years ago.

hippiechick54 wrote:

I have a Canon (newer model) All-in-One and I have the same problem. When I try to scan using my Canon, Image Capture takes over and I am unable to scan. AND ... I've tried to delete Image Capture but am not able to. Instructions say to right click and the delete OR drag to trash. There is no delete in the drop down menu and dragging to trash accomplishes exactly nothing!

It's definitely the Sonoma OS! Had no problems with scanning until the upgrade and I can still scan from my iMac which I have not upgraded to Sonoma OS.

I run Brother printers, and have had no issues.

If you want to discuss some particular Canon printer, please post the model number.

If this is a model with AirPrint, that can provide a separate path that does not usually need vendor drivers.

I have the same problem. Since I installed Sonoma on my newest MacBook I cannot scan (image capture automatically opens but no scans). I have 2 older Macs that I have not upgraded to Sonoma, and I can scan my documents on them just fine.