Scan Document to Computer

To scan a document to your computer, follow these general steps:

1. Prepare Your Documents: Ensure the documents are ready for scanning, removing any staples or clips if necessary.

2. Connect Your Scanner: Ensure your scanner is properly connected to your computer via USB cable or is connected to your network if it's a networked scanner.

3. Turn on the Scanner: Power on the scanner and wait for it to initialize.

4. Place Documents in Scanner: Open the scanner lid or document feeder tray, depending on your scanner type. Place the documents face-down on the glass or in the document feeder, aligning them properly.

5. Open Scanning Software: On your computer, open the scanning software that came with your scanner or use a built-in scanning application (such as Windows Fax and Scan on Windows or Image Capture on Mac).

6. Select Scan Options: In the scanning software, select the following options:

   • Choose the type of scan (document or photo).
   • Select the scan resolution (typically 300 dpi is sufficient for standard documents).
   • Choose the color mode (black and white, grayscale, or color) depending on your document.

7. Preview and Adjust Settings: Some scanning software allows you to preview the scanned image before saving. Adjust settings such as brightness, contrast, or orientation if necessary.

8. Scan the Document: Start the scan process by clicking on the scan button within the software on your computer. The scanner will feed the document(s) and capture the image.

9. Save the Document: After scanning is complete, you will typically be prompted to choose a location on your computer to save the scanned document. Select a folder and enter a filename.

10. Review and Organize: Once saved, navigate to the folder where you saved the scanned document to ensure it has been captured correctly.

11. Finish: Close the scanning software and safely eject or turn off your scanner.

If you encounter any specific issues or have a different operating system or scanning software, the steps may vary slightly. Always refer to the user manual for your specific scanner model or the help documentation of your scanning software for more detailed instructions.