Printer icon not on desktop

A desktop printer icon is not required to scan. After reinstalling Office, the printer or scanner software may need to be reinstalled or the printer re-added in Windows.

Try this in Windows 10:

1. Open Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
2. Check whether the printer is listed.
3. If it is missing, select Add a printer or scanner and follow the prompts.
4. If it is listed but scanning is still not working, remove it:
   • Select the printer.
   • Select Remove device.
5. Restart the PC.
6. Go to the printer manufacturer’s website and install the latest printer driver and associated software again. This is important for scanning features.
7. If needed, run the printer troubleshooter:
   • Open Settings.
   • Select Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
   • Select the printer and select More devices and printer settings.
   • Right-click the printer and select Troubleshoot.

If the goal is only to scan a document, properly reinstalling the printer software is the key step. A similar case was resolved by properly installing the printer software.

References:

• Windows 10
• My Print button and some printer settings aren't available | Microsoft Support
• resetting printer/scanner after resetting pc - Microsoft Q&A
• SCAN A DOCUMENT - Microsoft Q&A