How to scan from printer to computer?

Scanning photos and documents to a computer is one of the most common operations in everyday life and in various professional activities. Successfully completed procedure helps to digitize documents for further processing, storage and transmission. The process is simple and affordable, therefore, knowledge of how to scan from a printer to a computer is available to ordinary people. The main thing is to perform the correct sequence of actions, which you will learn from this article.

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Scanning process

For any special device manufactured by HP, Canon or Samsung (SCX-series), the scanning procedure is identical. Each new scanning device is put into operation together with a disk on which the necessary drivers are stored. In the absence of the necessary software, it can be downloaded on the Internet. Users who scan for the first time from the printer note that when the instructions are followed clearly, the process does not take much time and effort.

For a successful scan using a multifunction device, you must perform the following actions:

1. Preinstall the necessary drivers. If they are not equipped with a printer, download on the appropriate sites.
2. Put the scan item on the corresponding panel with a picture or text on the glass.
3. Turn on the MFP if it is disconnected from the network.
4. Enter the “Devices and Printers” section. It is located on the main control panel.
5. Right-click on the device icon to display a context menu.
6. Set parameters.
7. Select the “Start Scan” function.
8. Click and start the process.

Important! To preview the result, you can select the corresponding function on the device - the “View” button.

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Scan text to PC

There are two options for scanning documents in the OS: as text and as an image. The difference between them is such that if the scanner creates a photo of the text by default, then editing it is no longer possible. To amend the scanned document, the user must use a recognizer - additional software. Usually it is available on the disk that comes with the printer. If the disk is lost, the necessary program can be downloaded, just remember that each scanner has its own driver.

To successfully work with a text document, users follow this procedure:

1. Connect the scanner to a PC or laptop.
2. Install existing drivers.
3. Configure the machine to scan using the “Scanner Wizard” program.
4. Lift the cover of the scanning device.
5. Place the document face down on a clean glass.
6. Lower the cover of the device.
7. Click “Hardware and Sound” on the “Control Panel”.
8. Enter the “Devices and Printers” section.
9. Select “Start Scan”.
10. Set the parameters suitable for the document.
11. See what happens by selecting the “Preview” function.
12. Make the necessary edits.
13. Click on the “Scan” function.
14. Save the result to a computer or print.

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Scan Using Software

If you still have to work with scanned text, the user will need to apply the software. In addition, additional equipment helps to achieve better picture quality and makes the process itself more efficient and comfortable.

The process of the software on the example of scanning from a Sensys printer:

1. Install the device and software.
2. Open the list of programs.
3. Launch the application of the existing printer model.
4. Click “Scan."
5. The software will offer to change the scan settings.
6. Make the necessary edits.
7. Indicate the storage location.
8. To correct, preview the file.
9. Scan the result.
10. Store in a prepared storage location.

Important! If you specify a name for the document when saving, then it will be easier to find it later. This also applies to removable media.

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Scan Using Paint

Scanning with a simple, traditional graphical editor also enjoys excellent user guidance. This utility is already on the Windows operating system.

The way to work with Paint involves the following actions:

1. Find the editor’s shortcut by such a path as “Start” - “All Programs” - “Standard”.
2. Select the line “From scanner or camera” in the “File” menu.
3. Decide on the parameters.
4. Scan a document.

Important! If Windows 7, 8, or 10 is installed on the system device, you can enter the program using the search bar.

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Setting Scan Settings

To get a good quality scan, you need to set special parameters. The resolution depends on these settings - the number of dots per inch. The better the resolution, the better the picture of the scan. DPI is responsible for this function.

The most popular DPI indicators are:

• 100-200. It differs in the speed of image transfer. The quality is inferior.
• 300-400. Optimal value if you plan to work with text documents.
• 500-600. Designed for scanning with maximum transfer of details. Excellent quality.

Important! Users of the Paint editor note a quick and easy change of parameters with its help.

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Photo scanning

The time has gone when photographs could only be shown in photo studios. With the advent of digital technology, this process has been greatly simplified and done, and then also print a photo, the user can, without contacting the appropriate services.

The main thing is to choose the right settings and follow the necessary procedure:

1. Connect the multifunction device to the computer.
2. Turn on the technique.
3. In the application on the computer, indicate the color.
4. Set the desired format “Photo”.
5. Set the highest DPI settings.
6. Make a scan.
7. Save the result.

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Additional snapshot guidelines

• When printing photos using a scanner, you need to monitor the transparency and perfect cleanliness of the glass. In case of pollution, even minor ones, the photos are of poor quality.
• Do not lift the scanner cover during printing or interfere with the settings after starting the process.
• To successfully correct the image before printing, experts recommend using a graphical editor.

As you can see, using a printer or MFP to scan photos and any documents is an extremely simple process. If you still doubt something, then you will be helped out by a visual master class on such tasks. See it in the video below.