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Scan a document with a printer

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Digitise a paper document with a printer connected to the computer.


What to remember

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Key Point

  • Connect the printer to the computer and turn it on.
  • Place the document flat on the printer glass.
  • Open the Windows scanning tool.
  • Choose the scanner, then start the scan.
  • Save the scanned document on the computer.

What to prepare

  • Printer installed and connected to the computer.
  • Clean and readable paper document.
  • A folder where you can save the scanned file.

Important Notice

  • Align the document well on the glass so nothing is cut off.
  • Wait for the scan to finish before opening the lid.
  • Note where the file is saved so you can find it again.

To understand

  • digitise = turn a paper document into a file on the computer
  • scanner = part of the printer that reads the document
  • PDF file = common format to send or store a document