How do i scan something from my printer to my computer

Use the built-in Windows tools to install the scanner part of the printer and then scan to the computer.

1. Make sure the printer/scanner is connected and turned on.
2. Verify Windows sees the scanner:
   • Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners (or Devices > Printers & scanners on some versions).
   • Check that the printer/scanner appears in the list. If it does not:
     1. Select Add device (or Add a printer or scanner).
     2. Wait for Windows to find the device, then choose it and select Add device.
3. Install the Windows Scan app if needed:
   • Right-click Start > Search.
   • Type Windows Scan.
   • If Scan does not appear, install it from Microsoft Store using this link: Windows Scan.
4. Scan from the Windows Scan app:
   • Open Scan from the search results.
   • Put the document/photo on the flatbed (face down) or in the document feeder, as the printer’s instructions specify.
   • In the Scanner dropdown, select the printer’s scanner.
   • In Source, choose Flatbed, Feeder, or Auto-configured to match how the document was placed.
   • In File type, choose the format (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or Bitmap).
   • Select Show more, then under Save file to, choose the folder where scans should be saved.
   • Select Scan.
5. Find the scanned file:
   • Open File Explorer.
   • Browse to the folder chosen in Save file to.
   • If no folder was chosen, look in Pictures\Scans in the user folder.

If the printer includes its own scanning software, installing the manufacturer’s software can also provide additional scan options.

References:

• Install and use a scanner in Windows
• Install or add a local scanner
• Install or add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth scanner
• Verify the scanner is installed
• Scan a picture or document with the Windows Scan app