{"id":26774,"date":"2022-05-09T21:49:02","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T21:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailyherald.co.uk\/uncategorized\/how-to-scan-a-document-on-windows-10-or-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2022-05-09T21:49:02","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T21:49:02","slug":"how-to-scan-a-document-on-windows-10-or-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailyherald.co.uk\/lifestyle\/how-to-scan-a-document-on-windows-10-or-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Scan a Document on Windows 10 or Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019t beat specialized equipment. How to Set Up Your Scanner If you haven\u2019t already, begin by connecting your scanner to your computer or your network. If you\u2019re not familiar with how to do that, read about how to add a printer on Windows 10 or Windows 11 first \u2014 even though they\u2019re 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\u2019re 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\u2019t 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\u2019t 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\u2019re 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&#8230;. Click below to read the full story from How To Geek<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/791848\/how-to-scan-a-document-on-windows-10-or-windows-11\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019t beat specialized equipment. 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