How to scan a document from your printer to your computer
Most printers have a scan button on the front. Place your document on the glass face-down and press the scan button. The printer will ask where to send it (email or your computer). Pick your computer and the scanned document will show up on your screen in seconds.
Scanning sends a digital copy of a paper document to your computer. You place the document on the printer's glass surface, press the scan button, and the printer creates a file that you can then use on your computer. The scanned image is saved as a PDF or JPG file that you can email, edit, or store.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Placing the document face-up instead of face-down on the glass. The scan will be blank or backwards
- Scanning with the document at an angle. The result will be tilted and cut off, align it to the corner mark
- Expecting the scan button to work if the printer isn't connected to your network. Make sure it's connected to WiFi or USB first
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