How to Scan Pictures from Printer to Computer

Hey there!

So I’ll be demonstrating on how to scan a picture (or any documents –which is also based on the following steps) from your printer to computer.

Since today’s time has been much need of these aspects –from university applications to wanting to preserve the pictures from an album to restore USBs.


Step 1: Pick out the Picture Intended to Scan.

 Man I wish I knew where that kangaroo is now. Laugh out loud.


Step 2: Turn On Your Printer for Standby.

I’m using Canon Pixma Printer. It’s completely easy to follow the instructions on both printing and scanning. But if you’re using a differ one, never bother just make sure it’s on.


Step 3: Connect Your Printer with Your Computer.

Very important to remind that all your efforts won’t work if you forget to connect both devices together. Compulsory.

Step 4: Click Start on your Computer > Windows Fax and Scan.

Note that I am using Windows 7. If it doesn’t appear, feel free to type it on the search link below. It doesn’t have to be ‘Windows Fax and Scan’ on your computer.

You can also click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > Scanner and Camera Wizard.
Depends on your computer.


Step 5: Click on New Scan via Windows Fax and Scan.



Step 6: Open the Printer Lid and Locate the Picture Backside


Always put the picture at the edge of the printer scanning screen cause you wouldn’t want it to have black or outlines at the picture that’ll soon be shown on your deskop.

There’s a pointer arrow on the corner for references.

Step 7: Observe Profile and Adjust to Photo (Default).



Step 8: Observe Colour Format and choose Colour.


Unless you intend to have your picture on a scale of grey or blackish colour.

Step 9: Click on Scan and Wait for Several Seconds.

Once it reloads and starts scanning, your picture will appear like below.


You don’t need to click on save or anything. It’ll automatically be saved on your computer.


Step 10: Click Documents > Scanned Files > Picture.


Click on rotations in case it’s wrongly positioned. So they you have it!

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy J
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