How to scan a document to a computer through a scanner

There are cases when it is necessary to scan a document or a picture on a computer. Let's learn how to use the scanner, and what to do if standard applications do not help.

How to open the scanner on different versions of Windows

There are many free applications on the Internet that help to transfer both documents and photos. They have plenty of processing options and user-friendly interface. Programs can be both paid and free.

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

Using the ControlCenter4 program

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

Fax and Scan

Do the following:

1. Put the document in the printer.
2. Open the "Start".
3. In the window with applications, look for the image of the white arrow down in a circle. Choose it.
4. If there is no icon, simply click on the window with the right mouse button and select All Apps.
5. We are looking for the section "Windows Fax and Scan."
6. We will have a window flashing. In the upper left corner of this window, click "New Scan".
7. We choose the device we need (if there are several on the computer).
8. Push
9. In the new window, configure the settings.
10. Click "Scan".
11. An image will appear on the screen that has been scanned.
12. Save it.

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

1. Go to the "Start".
2. Select the section "Devices and Printers".
3. We are looking for a device connected to the computer.
4. Click on it with the right mouse button and select "Start scan".
5. We should highlight the window with the image settings. You can experiment with contrast and brightness by moving the sliders in different directions.
6. Now click "Scan".
7. We have a window flashing with the progress of the procedure. We are waiting until the strip is filled.
8. After the end of the process, you do not need to close anything. We will automatically transfer to the window where we save the document. Enter its name. Everything, work is finished.

Via Paint

Do the following:

1. Put the document in the device.
2. Go to the "Start". Choose "Paint". If you could not find it, enter in the search box.
3. Choose "File".
4. Click "From scanner or camera".
5. We choose the device we need (if there are several).
6. Making scan settings.
7. Click "Scan".
8. The transferred image should appear on the screen.
9. Save it.

Reference! On any version of Windows should be the last two ways (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 starting work, make sure that the printer is multifunctional, that is, it is capable of performing the functions of the device. If the device is just for printing, it will not work. First we need to connect the printer to the computer. It has two wires: power (inserted into the outlet) and USB (inserted into the USB connector of the computer).

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

Standard method

Do the following:

1. We put the document in the field of the printer.
2. On the printer itself, press the "Scan" button. It can be in different places and look different, depending on the model of the device. But in most cases, next to it is the inscription "scan" or it can be identified by the printer icon.
3. The setup wizard starts automatically. We only need to choose what exactly we want to transfer (for example, a color image or black and white text) and click "Next."
4. The electronic copy must be saved on the computer or sent by mail. The document is ready.

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

1. Open the "Start".
2. In the search bar enter "Faxes and scanning."
3. We continue to work.

How to scan through a photo scanner: step by step

To transfer photos more suitable resource Paint. We need to do the following:

1. Open the menu.
2. Select the section "From the scanner or camera."
3. We have a window 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 convenient format.

What to do if the scanner does not scan

The problem, why the device may not work, most likely lies in the fact that 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. It can recognize pictures and text. The program is paid, but there is a trial free period.
2. Suit, you need to transfer several documents.
3. OCR CuneiForm. Also for recognition. Supports multiple foreign languages. The application is free.
4. Allows you to process photos transferred to a 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 a picture from the tablet screen. Supports more than 100 languages.
8. You can connect to many digital devices and multiple devices at the same time.

In most programs, the operation algorithm is similar, only the interface differs. Let's look at how VueScan works:

1. Put the document in the device.
2. Launch VueScan.
3. Check the quality settings.
4. Now we are processing the image settings that we get as a result.
5. We scan.
6. We save on the computer.
7. We process if necessary.

The problem may also appear in the following cases:

1. Faulty equipment. Isolation or plug of one of the cables is damaged, contacts are stuck, or the USB connector is broken. In such cases, it is better to contact the service center.
2. No drivers, or they are installed incorrectly. Reinstall them. Remember to restart your computer after installation.
3. Possibly incorrect settings. If several devices are connected to the computer, be sure to choose exactly what you need.