How to set up a scanner

A scanner is an indispensable piece of equipment when working with printed documents on a computer. It converts information from printed media into electronic format. Nowadays you can find a huge range of this equipment on store shelves. To ensure high-quality work and fast scanning, you need to purchase a good model. When choosing, you should pay attention to the manufacturer, materials used for manufacturing, as well as system settings.

If you are purchasing this equipment for the first time, you may experience difficulties connecting the system. In order to understand the process of connecting to a computer and find out options for adjusting basic parameters, we recommend reading the instruction manual or using the instructions. For convenience, we offer you a step-by-step plan for connecting and setting up your equipment yourself.

How to configure the scanner correctly?

This article will be useful to beginners and experienced computer users. In order for the entire system to work consistently and perform its functions fully, it must be correctly turned on and adjusted. To make settings for the scanner, you must perform the following manipulations:

1. Open the menu with the “start” button, go to “devices”, select the “scanners and cameras” section, and in the proposed list find the device connected to the computer.You can also use the search bar and enter the name of the equipment into it.
2. After that, select the equipment you are interested in and click on it, then go to “scan profiles”.
3. In the dialog box that opens, find the “edit” button.
4. Adjust all necessary settings to improve scanning. Quality mainly depends on resolution and color perception.
5. Save all changes made, close unnecessary tabs and dialog boxes. Try to check the quality of the work, scan several sheets with different colors.

IMPORTANT: Resolution refers to the number of pixels on the screen. The higher the resolution, the better and richer the image of the scanned file is.

Using this method, you can select the characteristics that are most suitable for the purchased equipment. If necessary, they can be easily changed and configured for another computer.

Default settings

If during work you accidentally lose your settings, or the equipment displays an image of poor quality, you can return to the factory settings. These are usually called default settings. They are set in the standard operating mode on any equipment and are adapted for average device performance.

If you are satisfied with the quality of the electronic copies you receive, you can leave everything unchanged, but most often you need to change the settings. This can be done by following all the steps described above.

To return to the original specified characteristics, go to the control panel and find the desired device. Select from the list of options “settings” and changing parameters. Click on the button that says "restore factory settings" or "default".After saving the changes, close the tabs and restart your computer.

IMPORTANT: The factory reset method may differ on some models. Read the device's instruction manual for the adjustment method.

How to connect a scanner to a computer?

Before setting up the equipment, it must be properly connected and the equipment synchronized. Usually the process is not difficult and does not take much time. But when you turn it on for the first time, beginners may have questions. The instructions that come with the purchased equipment will help you solve them. If it is not there, or you have lost it, we recommend reading the plan described below:

1. Plug in the scanner and press the start button. In some versions, the computer itself recognizes the equipment.
2. If this option is not available, the system will write a notification about connecting a new device. Next, you need to follow the instructions on the screen.
3. Install drivers for pairing equipment. The kit should include a special installation disk with the program.
4. Find the “scanners and cameras” section in the device panel. Add equipment by clicking on the appropriate button.
5. Open the installation wizard and follow the on-screen instructions. Agree to the terms of the license agreement and wait until the system boots completely.