These instructions will work on Windows 10, as well as macOS 11 (Big Sur).
The instructions require that the drivers are installed and your printer is already in working order.
If this is the case, then within those programs there’s also likely a scanning program.
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Take the following steps to capture your scan using tools included with a standard Windows installation.
bring up the Start Menu, and search for theScanapp.
Alternately, pressWin+xto call thePower User Menu.
SelectDevicesfrom the main configs screen.
Next, clickPrinters & Scanners.
choose your desired printer, then clickManage.
If the printer is a multi-function rig, it will include a drop-down menu.
pick the entry starting withScanner.
ClickOpen scanner, which will also open theScanWindows app.
Click theScanbutton in the app.
Note that when scanning with the flatbed, you’ll need to scan one page at a time.
Your scan will automatically be saved in theScanssub-directory of your standardPicturesfolder.
launch the Apple menu, and selectSystem Preferences.
Select your printer, then clickScan.
If your scanner has a document feeder and you want to use it, selectUse Document Feeder.
ClickScanto start your scanning job.
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If you’re using Windows 10, openWindows Fax and Scanand selectNew Scan.
Select theProfiledrop-down, chooseDocument, then opt for scanner pop in, such asFlatbedorFeeder.
When your document finishes scanning, selectFile>Print.
nudge the Printer drop-down and chooseMicrosoft Print to PDF, then clickPrintand choose a save location.
If you’re using a Mac, open a newFinderwindow and selectGo>Applications>Image Capture.
Select your scanner, scanner key in, and destination folder.
SelectFormat>PDF, then clickScan.
Many scanners offer a scan-to-email function.
Configure your options and clickOK.
Your default email program will send the scanned document.
Then, open your email program and send the scanned document or image as an attachment.
fire up the Notes app on your iPhone and create a new Note.
Then tap theCameraicon and chooseScan Documents.
Position the document in your camera’s view.
Let Notes automatically focus and capture the image, or manually tap theshutterbutton.
Drag the handles to crop the scan, then selectKeep Scanwhen you’re finished.
