How to scan a document to your computer through the scanner: methods, step by step

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

How to unearth the scanner on different versions of Windows

On the Internet, many free applications that help to transfer the documents and photos. They have plenty of processing capabilities and user-friendly interface. Programs can be both paid and free.

Most often, the application and transfer of the algorithm are the same for different versions of Windows. We consider the example of Windows 8.

Using ControlCenter4 program

This app is designed specifically for this purpose, processing and transmission of the document by fax.

Scan and Faxes

Do the following:

1. We place the document into the printer.
2. "Start" open.
3. In the box with applications looking down image of white arrows in a circle. Select it.
4. If the icon does not appear, simply click on the box with the right mouse button and choose All apps (All Apps).
5. We are looking for the section «Windows Fax and Scan».
6. We will highlight the window. click «New Scan» in the upper left corner of the window.
7. We choose the right device (if there is more on the computer).
8. press
9. In the new window, configure the settings.
10. Click «Scan».
11. The image appears on the screen that is scanned.
12. Save it.

There is one simple way, which is present in all types of Windows. Do the following:

1. Go to "Start".
2. Select the section "Devices and Printers".
3. We are looking for a device connected to a computer.
4. Click on it with the right mouse button and select the "Start Scan".
5. We should highlight the window with the image settings. You can play with contrast and brightness by moving the sliders in different directions.
6. Now click "Scan".
7. We have a window displays the progress of the procedure. Wait until the bar is full.
8. After the end of the process does not need to be closed. We will automatically transfer to the window, where we save the document. Introduce its name. All work is finished.

through Paint

Do the following:

1. We place the document in the device.
2. Go to "Start". Choosing «Paint». If you did not find it, enter in the search box.
3. Choose «File».
4. Push «From scanner or camera».
5. We choose the right device (if more than one).
6. Making the scan settings.
7. Click «Scan».
8. Transferred image should appear on the screen.
9. Save it.

Reference! On any version of Windows should be the last two methods (via Paint or Windows Fax and Scan). The algorithm works with programs identical.

How to scan a document through the scanner to your PC: step by step

Before you begin work, make sure that the printer is multifunctional, that is capable of performing functions of the device. If the device is easy to print, nothing happens. First we need to connect the printer to the computer. He has two wires: power (can be plugged into an electrical outlet) and the USB (inserted in the USB-plug the computer).

Attention! Once connected, you need to install the driver. To do this, use a disc with the unit.

standard method

Do the following:

1. Put the document in the printer box.
2. press the "Scan" button on the printer itself. It can be in different places and look different, depending on the model. But in most cases next to it there is an inscription «scan» or it may be identified by the printer icon.
3. settings wizard starts automatically. We only need to choose what we want to move (for example, a color image or a black and white text) and click "Next".
4. An electronic copy must be saved on your computer or send mail. Document available.

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

1. "Start" open.
2. In the search bar, enter "Windows Fax and Scan."
3. We continue to work.

How to scan photos through the scanner: step by step

To transfer photos Paint resource fit anymore. We need to do the following:

1. Open the menu.
2. Select the section "From Scanner or Camera".
3. We displays a window where we have to choose the parameters of the transferred image (like when scanning documents, step 3). Choose color or black and white image.
4. Save the photos in a convenient format for us.

What to do, if the scanner does not scan

The problem of why the device can not work, most likely lies in the fact that the standard applications is not enough. For example, you need to OCR, special quality settings or save it in a format that is not listed. For such cases, there are applications for this process:

1. ABBYY FineReader. Be able to recognize images and text. The program is paid, but there is a free trial period.
2. Approach, there is need to move multiple documents.
3. OCR CuneiForm. Also for the recognition. It supports multiple languages. free app.
4. It can handle photos transferred to the computer. The program is free.
5. It allows you to save the transferred documents in PDF-format. Free.
6. Can save the migrated objects in different formats and create from them the whole gallery.
7. The program is suitable for processing. Can read the picture with the tablet screen. It supports more than 100 languages.
8. You can connect to many digital devices and several devices simultaneously.

For most programs, the algorithm works is similar, only different interface. Let's look at the principle of work of VueScan:

1. We place the document in the device.
2. Runs «VueScan».
3. We check the quality settings.
4. Now the processes the image settings, which happens as a result.
5. Scan.
6. Save on your computer.
7. Treat if necessary.

The problem may also occur in the following cases:

1. Defective equipment. Insulation is damaged or the plug of one of the cables, contacts are stuck or broken USB-connector. In such cases it is better to contact the service center.
2. No drivers or they are installed incorrectly. Reset them. Do not forget to reboot your computer after installation.
3. Possibly incorrect settings set. If the computer is connected to multiple devices, be sure to choose exactly what you need.