An integral part of the work of any modern person is contact with the digital world. Now it is difficult to imagine someone who has never interacted with a computer, printer, or copier. In this regard, a completely ordinary question arises - how to scan a document onto a computer?
Using the scanner is a very simple task. And even if you don’t have your own unit at home, it’s okay. You can go to any Internet cafe. Most supermarkets have a corner where they provide a scanning service. In essence, a scan is a so-called translation of a document into digital view, thanks to which it becomes possible to exchange information of this type throughout the world, which greatly facilitates our modern life.
To make it, a so-called snapshot is taken, but, unlike simple printing, the data is transferred to a computer. This whole procedure is incredibly simple and fast, so absolutely anyone can cope with this task.
Preparing for scanning in stages
First, you will have to acquire the unit itself, unless, of course, this work is not an isolated case for you, and you will never have to do such things again. Let's say that this is an HP Deskjet 1510 All-in-One - a combination of a scanner and driver in one case.
You need to connect it to system unit. To do this, use a standard USB cable, which is always provided with the equipment. In order to control your scanner, you need to install the appropriate software that is included in the kit. To install the software, you must follow the instructions on your computer screen or in the user manual that came with your device.
The problem is that the software comes on DVD, and the drive is hard to get (nobody really needs it). Therefore, you should start by downloading the driver from the manufacturer’s website. Don't install the drive just because the supplier gave you a DVD. A weak power supply will not start at all with such a load created stepper motor. The computer will not even pass POST tests.
- After joining Windows devices will certainly discover it. According to the rules, the driver is installed first, then the scanner's power is turned on, but we had already copied the software at some point, so the operating system immediately began installing new hardware.
- To find out whether the installation went smoothly, after finishing it, go to the Device Manager (for Windows 10 - by right-clicking on the Start button). At the very end of the list, our scanner-printer is clearly visible.
- This allows us to hope that the device is fully functional. This means you need to check it immediately. Let's scan the software disk and see what happens. Please note that the lid must be closed. The laser used to read information is not as powerful as a printer, but there is no need to stare at it. Through the Control Panel (under Windows 10 – Windows + X) go to Devices and Printers.
- Here you can see as many as 4 scanners. We will not consider fax today. Three software scanners are used to record a document in PDF or other graphic format. This is very convenient when you need to protect your information from being changed. But we came to look at Deskjet Click on its icon right click mouse and a context menu will appear.
- Select Start scanning, and a primitive window with a minimum of settings opens. This sign alone shows that the scanner’s native software has been demolished.
- The most valuable setting is resolution. For example, when printing T-shirts, this parameter should be no less than 300 dpi. Therefore, the default figure is not suitable, and you need to increase it. You can also create an image for printing yourself using standard applications like GIMP. Formally, the more dots, the smoother the drawing. This is important because the human eye is very picky.
- After clicking Scan, the device huffed and fiddled for a long time, because 300 dpi is a very high resolution. Then Windows presented a window that may not be very clear to the average user.
- Here, selecting the first option will lead to a folder where you can sort the images, and the second option involves saving to disk directly. By clicking Additional options, we open the settings window, where you can specify additions to the file name (date, time) and some other information.
- To scan a document, it must satisfy several rules - be of such a format that it can fit into the equipment itself without damaging it. If the document is convex, its dimensions are larger than the equipment itself, or it contains reflective and other elements, this action will not be possible. This will open a folder containing the image file.
The image is very beautiful, but dirty. That is why, before scanning, they try to obtain and install the software that came with the equipment. Then the process is much faster, and you can make the appropriate adjustments to adjust the colors to avoid this result. Let's try this for the Deskjet 1510.
Search for scanner software
The first step is to search the website of Hewlett-Packard, the company that produces the Deskjet. This is a large company, and for sure its Internet resource will provide everything you need. From the hp.com menu, select the MFP section.
On the page that opens, enter the initial letters and numbers of the name to see: the product is outdated and not supported.
This is unfortunate because our MFP is just over a year old. 5 months after purchasing it, it ran out of ink and our life became hell. On inkjet printer components are sold at terrible prices. And it is almost impossible to refill the cartridge correctly. Now it’s not clear where to go for the driver. Let's try another way: through support.
In the window that opens, enter the name of the device.
Our All-in-One MFP was at the top of the list. An uninvited tear slipped from the cheek - they remember, they haven’t forgotten.
Lo and behold, Windows 10 64-bit is supported - download it quickly. According to the supplier, the driver was developed six months after purchase, therefore, it cannot physically be on the bundled DVD. ABOUT! Now we will be renewed and we will overthrow the mountains. Rather, click Download.
No such luck, - they offer to install an assistant. This is probably the same software that prevented us from working and every time sabotaged our honest attempts to use a cartridge filled with third-party ink. In this case, one side of the sheet was printed, but the other was not printed. Moreover, the printing happened every other time. Let’s take the risk of choosing the second option, because such an assistant does not know what service he will provide. The 100 MB file took a good minute to download. All this time, memories of the past were choking, about how the printer refused to print with pirated ink, and the enemies laughed at the damaged paper. Apparently, many people found themselves in this situation, and not everyone was so accommodating. This is the sign now available on the company’s website.
Abroad, turning off protection is considered a favor. With us, anyone on minimum wage can buy 1 cartridge per month. If the wife pays for the apartment...
Driver installation
During installation, HP graciously offered their software. But since we ourselves have a mustache, we decided to configure it by throwing out all these bounties from the software package.
While the driver was being installed, the anticipation was brightened by the sight of beautiful girls and the guys surrounding them. But there were no us running around the whole city in search of pirate ink...
The printer software then prompted for a zip code and began sending some information to the server. Buying HP products makes you feel like a spy. Surely we are being watched now... And they want to catch us selling secret information that has long been sold by others, but others think that we don’t know about it... Big Brother is watching you... 85% of British people are sure that they are being watched. Data obtained from personal telephone conversations and correspondence...
The driver was installed, and we avoided registering the printer, already the third or fourth in a row in just under a year and a half. The long-awaited shortcut is on the table, click and enter. Double click!!! Here it is!
Fearing even to penetrate the holy of holies of HP - printing, we hastily click Scan a document. An unfriendly window differs little from the default one in Windows. I've come across scanners that are more advanced in terms of software, but you'll have to work with this.
Let's try to somehow improve the result using additional parameters so that all these searches for software are justified.
Scanning with standard software
Having set some options, click Scan, and a window appears preview(set in options), which allows you to change parameters on the fly. The first view of the scan, frankly speaking, is the same. Judge for yourself.
Let's start making adjustments. With some grief we managed to get this:
It looks good, although the colors have faded a lot. Perhaps there is a chance to fix this with third-party software. But that's a completely different story. Conclusion? The HP Deskjet 1510 MFP does not suffer from an excess of settings, as a result you get high quality image very difficult. It's better to buy SLR camera and take artistic photography. There will be much more sense.
You may argue that the camera can’t print, but trust experienced users - the HP Deskjet 1510 MFP can’t do this now either. And for 4,500 rubles he definitely won’t be able to do this anymore. It is better to buy one full-fledged SLR camera for 22,500 rubles than 5 MFPs.
Scan by stages
Lift the cover of the equipment and place the document with the information side down on it. Open the program. For example, there are such proven and reliable programs for Android and Windows as:
- Ridoc;
- ABBYY Finereader;
- Scanitto;
- BlindScanner;
- CuneiForm;
- VueScan.
They will help you cope with the task and select the appropriate settings for scanning.
Select scan settings in the program. Often you need to sift through several options. Press the “Scan” button in your program or directly on the scanner itself and wait for a signal that the scan was successful.
But now there is a much simpler and affordable way scanning documents to a computer that requires no installation or purchase special programs. Today the Paint program is introduced on the market.
This program is compatible with all scanners and does not cause any inconvenience when using it. Its undoubted advantage is that it is included in any standard Windows package, which is most likely installed on your computer. Don’t think so, Paint can not only draw, but also help with scanning the necessary documents!
Step-by-step instructions or how to scan a document to your computer using Paint
Obviously, Paint did the best job today. This means that scanner is different from scanner, and it is not always necessary to use the driver package supplied by the manufacturer.
The scanner is a hardware part of your PC and must be purchased separately. However, you can download applications for Windows 10 that will allow you to work better and more efficiently with the Scanner.
It is worth considering that without hardware, many applications will simply be useless to you. Of course, you can download any other OCR solution, but this is the maximum you can do without additional equipment. But if you have a device, even if combined with a printer or even a fax, then you have all the possibilities.
Many users at certain times need to scan some documents or materials in paper form. To do this you need a special device and software for it. If with the first everything can be more or less clear, then not everyone understands what software is required for this. Therefore, we propose to consider this issue in a little more detail.
Is it possible to get by with Windows 10 scanning tools?
Let us immediately note that you can download the scanner for Windows 10 from our portal and use it at your own discretion. But many users who have worked with document scanning equipment know that for this procedure it is possible to use exclusively the tools of the system itself. That's why third party applications are optional here.In the system, find a tool with the approximate name “faxes and scans”. It is very easy to use and standard instructions everything is explained to him in some detail. However, standard features enough for only the most basic tasks. If they go beyond your limits, you will need to download additional software. The good thing is that most of them are free.
Scanning documents in the "top ten"
In order to scan a document or just a study note, sometimes you need to download a scanner for Windows 10. This is a separate application and is not installed by default in all versions of Windows 10. If you are interested in whether it is in your build, then you need to select the “options” menu and then “change computer settings”. Select “computer and devices” and then “Devices”.If you have such a device, then it will definitely be displayed in the selected section. In the corresponding window with the options for this device, select “New” or “New scan”. Next, you will have access to all the settings for the scanning process, which are not difficult to understand.
What to do if Windows 10 does not see the scanner
To configure the operation of the device itself, which is not yet in the system, you need to download the scanner application for Windows 10, which in this context is a driver. Everything here is very similar to the situation when you install a webcam or any other peripheral device. After setting it up, perform the following steps:- Connect the device to a network router or directly to a PC, turn it on to the network. Separately, you have to deal with wireless scanners;
- Install the appropriate drivers, which sometimes have to be downloaded separately;
- In the “Computer and Devices” menu, select “Add a new device”;
- Then select your device from the list proposed by the system.
A scanner helps you create copies of documents, photographs or any written records on your computer. It analyzes the object and reproduces its digital image, after which the created file is saved on the PC. Many users purchase such equipment for personal purposes, but they often have difficulty connecting. Our article is aimed at telling users in as much detail as possible how to connect the scanner to a PC and configure it for operation. Let's move on to consider this topic.
First of all, even before connecting, you should allocate the device its place in the workspace. Consider its dimensions, the length of the cable included in the kit, and how comfortable it is for you to scan. After the equipment is installed in its place, you can proceed to the beginning of connection and configuration. Conventionally, this process is divided into two steps. Let's look at each one in turn.
Step 1: Preparation and Connection
Pay attention to the scanner package. Read the instructions for use, find all the necessary cables, make sure that they are not externally damaged. In addition, the device itself should be checked for cracks and chips - this may indicate that physical damage has been caused. If everything is fine, proceed to the connection itself:
This completes the first part of the whole process, but the scanner is not yet ready to perform its functions. Without drivers, such equipment cannot work. Let's move on to the second step.
Step 2: Installing Drivers
Usually included with the scanner special disk with all necessary drivers and software. When checking the package, find it and do not throw it away if your computer or laptop has a disk drive, since this method will be the easiest to install the appropriate files. However, not all companies now use CDs and modern computers A built-in disk drive is less common. In this case, we recommend that you review our article on installing printer drivers. The principle is no different, so you just need to choose the appropriate method and follow the instructions given.
Working with the scanner
Above, we examined in detail the two steps of connection and configuration, now you can move on to working with the equipment. If this is your first time dealing with such a device, we recommend that you refer to our material below to familiarize yourself with the principle of scanning to a PC.
If you bought a new scanner and connected it to Windows 10, then after installing the latest drivers there will be no problems using the device. However, if you have an old scanner and Windows 10 does not see it when connected to a PC, you can configure it in the following ways.
Installing drivers for the scanner on Windows 10
If your scanner is more than 3 years old and the installation disk does not match the bit size and version operating system, you should go to the website of the official device manufacturer and download new drivers. We have prepared for you a list of sites where you can download the necessary software:
Download the drivers, connect the scanner to the PC and start installing the drivers. Reboot the PC and check the device for functionality. If this method If the scanner does not work and does not work on Windows 10, then you should try the following methods.
Troubleshooting problems with a connected scanner
If the connected scanner on a computer with Windows 10 is not detected, try the following method to solve the problem:
- Let's go to Explorer. Find the scanner and right-click on the model name. From the list, select “Troubleshooting”.
- The tool will launch. Follow the prompts of the utility. The printer or scanner must be connected at this time.
If the utility did not help solve the problem and Windows 10 does not see the scanner, you should check its installation. To do this, follow the following instructions.
- Click “Start”, “Settings”, “Devices”.
- In the menu on the left, select “Printers and Scanners”. Click on the cross “Add a printer or scanner”.
- A new window will open. Select the item “My printer is already quite old...”. Click “Next”.
- We are waiting for the system to find and install the PC to the printer and begin to see it.
What should I do if there are conflicts between the standard Microsoft utility and the manufacturer's scanning program?
If you have figured out the problem of how to connect the device, but scanning a document is impossible due to a conflict standard application“Scanner” from Microsoft and a native program from the manufacturer of the device itself, then follow the following instructions:
- Click “Start”, “Control Panel”, “Programs and Features”, and select “Turn Windows features on or off” from the menu on the left.
- Find the “Document Printing Services” branch. Here you need to uncheck “Scan and Fax Service”, “Faxes and Windows scan».
- Reboot your PC for the changes to take effect.
Now the scanner can be used without compatibility problems between the two programs.
To learn how to connect a scanner to Windows 10, watch the video:
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A scanner is a device that allows you to make a copy of an image and save it on a PC. You can scan anything: important documents, photographs, pictures, necessary chapters of a rare book and much more. Due to the fact that this is not required so often, many, even active computer users, do not know how to do this. Today we will talk. Let's figure out how to work with the device from operating systems different versions, and also find out which software will help you cope with the task.
Preparing for work
First, you should understand that the printer itself does not scan. Therefore the question itself,how to scan on a computer via a printerSounds a little incorrect. You can only get a copy of the desired document or image using a multifunctional device that combines a copier, scanner and printer.
If you have such a device, but have never used it, you need to. As a rule, detailed information presented in accompanying documents. Also the necessary instructions You can search on the manufacturer's website.
The next thing you need to correct operation devices in tandem with a computer - drivers. They usually come in a box with the MFP. They are located on a disk that can simply be inserted into the drive. Autostart will be performed and necessary drivers will be installed on the PC. In some cases, you must follow the installation wizard's prompts. If the disk is not found in the box, you can also download the necessary software on the printer manufacturer’s website.
If everything goes well, a scanner shortcut will appear on the desktop.
How to scan to a computer via a printer: features of Windows versions 7 and 10
Now let's look at the scanning process in relation to different versions Windows operating system.
Scanning in Windows 7
In principle, the process does not differ much. Nevertheless, let's look at each OS separately. The work algorithm will be as follows:
After this, just wait until the scanner completes its work and save the file. Receive a digitized image in the program itself or on a PC in the “Documents” – “Digitized Documents” section.
Now let's figure it outhow to scan on a computer via a printer, in the tenth version of the operating system. In general, it differs little from the previous one.
We would like to give a few more tips for those who have never used a scanner and have no idea how to do it. To make a digital copy of a document or image, lift the lid of the device. Check that there is nothing unnecessary on the glass surface. If dust accumulates, wipe it off with a dry soft cloth. Place the document you want to digitize face down on the glass and cover it tightly with the lid of the device.
Scanning software
We looked at the simplest and most effective option for working with the scanner, which does not require the installation of additional software. The standard “Scanner Wizard” is present in every OS and greatly simplifies the life of the undemanding user. But if you want a more perfect result, you want to scan with high quality text recognition and saving it in the appropriate format, then without additional software can't get by.
Let's try to find out what software developers offer in this direction. 
We have provided the most detailed instructions,how to scan on a computer via a printer. In addition, we reviewed the most popular and functional software for this. Let us once again draw your attention to the fact that not every printer has an additional module for scanning and first of all you should make sure that it is available. If you have any questions, write to the discussion, we will try to answer them. Share the article on social networks and stay tuned.
