CactusG/Shutterstock.comSmartphones have replaced scanners for a lot of common tasks. But if you need to get digital copies of old photos, slides, or negatives, or a high-quality scan of paper, phones still can’t beat specialized equipment. How to Set Up Your Scanner If you haven’t already, begin by connecting your scanner to your computer or your network. If you’re not familiar with how to do that, read about how to add a printer on Windows 10 or Windows 11 first — even though they’re different kinds of devices, the process is basically the same. Most scanners can be controlled with special software from the manufacturer, or using the universal applications provided with Windows. Windows 11 tends to be difficult about older scanners, especially if they’re part of an all-in-one printer. Try manually downloading and installing drivers from the manufacturer if Windows Scan or Windows Fax and Scan won’t detect your scanner. Note: The user interface (UI) of Windows 11 is different from Windows 10, but the differences in this case are small and mostly cosmetic. Don’t worry about it if there are some differences: The important parts are identical. Configuring Your Scanner There are a few important options available to you when you’re setting up your scan settings. Picking the right settings can save you time and storage space. Dots Per Inch (DPI) The most important option is the dots per inch, or DPI, setting. DPI determines the resolution of the image that will be created when you scan something…. Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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How to Scan a Document on Windows 10 or Windows 11
