Scanners are quite popular devices that allow you to convert a document from paper to electronic version. This function is used in offices to transfer various documents through the network, as well as at home. This article will help you figure out how to use a scanner on a printer.
Principle of operation
The scanner acts like a regular copying mechanism: a special mechanism scans paper and converts all images into electronic form in the format of JPG, JPEG or PNG. After scanning, the file is saved in the computer memory and is ready for further operation. Now you can proceed to the instructions on how to use the scanner on the printer.
The device can act as a separate device, or be part of the functions of other devices, for example, an MFP.
Preparation for work
Before using the scanner on the printer, you should prepare the machine, especially if it is new:
- The first step is to connect the device to a computer or laptop using the cable, which is often included in the kit. If not, you will have to purchase it.
- A driver must be installed on the computer to synchronize the two devices. It can be downloaded from the scanner disk. If not, then you need to download the file from the Internet. You need to enter the name of your printer and go to the official website of the manufacturer. The driver should be loaded with the latest version so that there are no problems. After starting the program, the computer will detect the scanner itself.
- Now it is advisable to wipe the glass of the device on which a sheet of paper is placed. The surface must be perfectly clean so that the picture is displayed as accurately as possible on the computer.
Scanning
Let's look at an example of how to use a scanner on an HP printer. If all the previous steps are completed, then you need to turn on the scanner and the computer. Now you need to open the cover that covers the scanner glass and put the document on the surface so that the scanned image is located down. The device is ready to go. On the computer, open the printer management program and select "Scan Document". After that, the device will start digitizing the document. The computer will save the resulting file to the folder specified in the settings.
After the scan, you can crop the image to the desired size if there are unnecessary parts.
How to use a scanner on a Canon printer? All actions are similar:
- Connect the printer to the computer.
- Download driver.
- Set the document on the scanning surface.
- Press the appropriate button on the computer and wait for the process to complete.
It should be noted that before the operation, you can specify the necessary settings in the scanner settings on the computer. It is possible to adjust the resolution, brightness, tones, as well as the format. This is done if you need to adjust the scanned page.
Possible difficulties
Although scanning a document is quite simple, some problems may arise, especially if the user is inexperienced.
On new devices very often there is a lock on the scanning mechanism. This is done so that during the transfer this part is not damaged. Removing the restriction is easy: you need to rearrange the flag from one position to another. However, this castle may not exist, then no action will be required.
It may be that the driver downloaded from the Internet does not fit the device and therefore does not see it. It is necessary to accurately determine the model of the scanner and download the program from the official website.
It often happens that a document is scanned but not saved on a computer. Perhaps the disk on which the file is saved is full, so the computer simply has nowhere to download the document. This can be checked by going to the folder for saving scans specified in the settings, and see maybe there are too many files there.
Seeking the answer to the question of how to use the scanner on an Epson or other model printer, people claim that the document is digitized in black and white. In this case, the problem lies in the photo camera, which scans the document. This part must be replaced.
Conclusion
As you can see, the scanner is an important equipment for computer users. Before using the scanner on the printer, it is necessary to study all the rules of use. Then the device will not cause any problems, but only help to download a paper document to the computer.