Comment 6 for bug 1029641

I have the same problem with openSUSE 12.1 and an HP_LaserJet_M1212nf_MPF.

I did get good results from 'Simple Scan', with both one page on the scan surface and multiple pages in the feeder.
It will display the pages as they scan, and you can then copy them individually to files.
I believe it goes direct to the scanner connection (which I have as LAN) and bypasses the HPLIP.

Error notice with XSane started with 'Scan' from HPLIP Device Manager or from the system (KDE3) menu:

HPLIP Device Status
HP_LaserJet_Professional_M1212nf_MFP
Printer (000000000QJ51YACSl1c)
Device Communication error (5012)