How to scan a document to your computer using a scanner

There are times when you need to scan a document or picture onto your computer. Let's find out how to use the scanner and what to do if standard applications do not help.

How to open a scanner on different versions of Windows

There are many free applications on the Internet that help you transfer both documents and photos. They have a lot of processing capabilities and a user-friendly interface. Programs can be either paid or free.

Most often, the applications and transfer algorithm are the same for different versions of Windows. We'll look at Windows 8 as an example.

Using ControlCenter4

This application is designed specifically for this purpose, processing and transmitting document via fax.

Faxes and scanning

We do the following:

1. We put the document into the printer.
2. Open "Start".
3. In the application window, look for the image of a white downward arrow in a circle. Let's choose it.
4. If there is no icon, just right-click on the window and select All Apps.
5. We are looking for the “Windows Fax and Scan” section.
6. Our window will light up. In the upper left corner of this window, click “New Scan”.
7. We select the device we need (if there are several on the computer).
8. Click
9. In a new window, configure the parameters.
10. Click “Scan”.
11. The scanned image appears on the screen.
12. Let's save it.

There is another simple method that is present in all types of Windows systems. We do the following:

1. We go to “Start”.
2. Select the “Devices and Printers” section.
3. We are looking for a device connected to the computer.
4. Right-click on it and select “Start scanning”.
5. A window with image settings should appear. You can experiment with contrast and brightness by moving the sliders in different directions.
6. Now click “Scan”.
7. A window displays the progress of the procedure. We wait until the bar fills up.
8. After the process is completed, there is no need to close anything. We will be automatically transferred to the window where we will save the document. Enter its name. That's it, the work is finished.

Via Paint

We do the following:

1. We put the document into the device.
2. We go to “Start”. Select "Paint". If you can’t find it, enter it in the search bar.
3. Select "File".
4. Click “From scanner or camera”.
5. Select the device we need (if there are several of them).
6. Making scanning settings.
7. Click “Scan”.
8. The transferred image should appear on the screen.
9. Let's save it.

Reference! Any version of Windows should have the last two methods (via Paint or Fax and Scan). The algorithm for working with programs is identical.

How to scan a document to a computer through a scanner: step by step

Before you start, make sure that the printer is multifunctional, that is, capable of performing the functions of a device. If the device is just for typing, nothing will work. First we need to connect the printer to the computer. It has two wires: power (plugs into the socket) and USB (plugs into the USB connector of the computer).

Attention! After connecting, you need to install drivers. To do this, we use the disk included with the device.

Standard method

We do the following:

1. Place the document in the printer field.
2. On the printer itself, press the “Scan” button. It may be in different places and look different, depending on the device model. But in most cases there is a “scan” inscription next to it or it can be identified by the printer icon.
3. The Settings Wizard starts automatically. We only need to select what exactly we want to transfer (for example, a color image or black and white text) and click “Next”.
4. An electronic copy must be saved on your computer or sent by email. The document is ready.

There is another way - if the setup wizard does not start automatically. We launch it manually. For this:

1. Open "Start".
2. In the search bar, enter “Faxes and Scanning”.
3. We continue to work.

How to properly scan photos through a scanner: step by step

The Paint resource is more suitable for transferring photos. We need to do the following:

1. Open menu.
2. Select the “From a scanner or camera” section.
3. A window appears where we need to select the parameters of the transferred image (as when scanning documents, step 3). Choose a color or black and white image.
4. We save photos in any format convenient for us.

What to do if the scanner does not scan

The problem why the device may not work most likely lies in the fact that the standard applications are not enough. For example, you need text recognition, special quality settings, or save in a format that is not in the list. For such cases, there are applications for this process:

1. ABBYY FineReader. Can recognize pictures and text. The program is paid, but there is a free trial period.
2. It will do, I need to transfer several documents.
3. OCR CuneiForm. Also for recognition. Supports several foreign languages. The application is free.
4. Allows you to process photos transferred to your computer. The program is free.
5. Allows you to save transferred documents in PDF format. Free.
6. It can save transferred objects in different formats and create entire galleries from them.
7. The program is suitable for processing. Can read images from the tablet screen. Supports more than 100 languages.
8. Can connect to many digital devices and multiple devices at the same time.

Most programs have a similar operating algorithm, only the interface differs. Let's look at how VueScan works:

1. We put the document into the device.
2. Launch "VueScan".
3. Checking the quality settings.
4. Now we process the settings of the resulting image.
5. Let's scan.
6. We save it on the computer.
7. We process if necessary.

The problem may also appear in the following cases:

1. Faulty equipment. The insulation or plug of one of the cables is damaged, the contacts are stuck, or the USB connector is broken. In such cases, it is better to contact the service center.
2. There are no drivers or they are installed incorrectly. Reinstall them. Don't forget to restart your computer after installation.
3. The settings may be incorrect. If you have multiple devices connected to your computer, make sure you select exactly what you need.