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How to Scan a Document on a Canon Printer

Step 4: Next, open the window of system preferences. You will find this option on the drop-down menu which pops up in the last step. Click on “View”

How to Scan Document on Canon Printer on Computer and Mac

These days, most Canon printers come with an in-built scanner. As a result, it is simple and easy to import photos onto a computer. With the programming already present in the computer, coupled with quick scanning feature, the process of scanning does not take a long time on a computer machine.

If you own a printer from Canon, it is even more important for you to know how to scan on canon printer . It is one of the basic things that you need to know to be able to make the most of the possession of a printer.

You can simplify matters further for yourself if you know how to go about it. Read on to find out the steps on Canon printer scan to computer and Mac.

How to Scan to My Computer from Canon Printer

Step 1: First, you need to link up your Canon printer with your computer. Use the USB power cable of the printer to do this. If you have not installed all the necessary drivers for your Canon product yet, make sure that you install them before proceeding with the steps. This is necessary as your computer will not be able to import the scanned images without those drivers.

Step 1: Next, turn on your printing machine. Uncover the top portion of the scanner bed and set the image of the object, which you wish to scan, in such a way that it faces down on the glass of the scanner in the direction of the green arrow. Thereafter, close the lid so the image remains secure.

Step 3: Now, either press the window key on your keyboard or hit the start button on the bottom left corner of the screen. Then follow this path: All Programs>Accessories>Scanner and Camera Wizard. This software comes installed from the manufacturer’s end in the form of a pre-installed application. The feature is commonly available on all windows-based devices.

Step 4: Select “Scan” and choose your printing device and then select “Scan” once again. Next, you will find that the scanning process has already begun. When the process is complete, you will get to see the full image on the screen of the computer.

Step 5: The last step in the process is to save the picture which appears on the screen. To do this, hover the cursor of the mouse on the options that are displayed right at the top. Click on “File” and then click on “Save”. Select the location in which you wish to save the image. After choosing the desired file location, click on “OK” to complete the process.

The last step concludes the process of scanning a document using a Canon MX922 printer in saving it on the desktop.

Now that you know how to scan paper to computer with Canon printer on windows, it is the time to know how you can do so using a Mac computer.

How to Scan on a Mac from a Canon Printer

Scanning on a Mac with the help of Canon printer is easy. Follow these simple steps for how to scan a document on Mac computer using a Canon MX922 printer. Follow the steps given below to do this with ease.

Step 1: The first thing you need to do is ensure that you have installed and download all Canon printer drivers. By doing so, you can rest assured that there will be no technical glitches due to any compatibility issue.

Step 2: Next, plug in your Canon printing machine to power it on.

Step 3: Click on the logo of Apple to open a drop-down menu. Make sure that the printer is connected to the Mac computer wirelessly.

Step 4: Next, open the window of system preferences. You will find this option on the drop-down menu which pops up in the last step. Click on “View”

Step 5: Then click on the “Print & Scan” option from the drop-down menu. Another pop-up will flash on the screen.

Step 6: Push the “+” button on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. After completing this step, you will see a list of scanners or printers that are connected to the Mac machine.

Step 7: Follow the on-screen instructions. If you are prompted with a pop-up asking you to accept a certain option, do it immediately. For example, you may see the prompt to confirm the installation of the printer software. This is an indicator that either the software of your current printer is not available on your computer or you need to update the existing software.

Step 8: Now place the document you wish to scan on the scanner in such a way that the paper faces down in the tray of the scanner.

Step 9: Open Spotlight and then open Preview.

Step 10: Click “File” and then select “Import from Scanner”.

Step 11: Choose “Include Networked Devices”. As soon as you complete this step, your Canon printer will look for the devices that are linked to your Mac. Choose the name of your ssdevice.

Step 12: Click “File” and then “Export as PDF”.

Step 13: Input the name with which you wish to save the file. Then choose a location in which you wish to store the file. Lastly, click on “Save” to end the process.

So, these are some of the steps related to how to scan a document on a Canon MG3250 printer . Try out these steps to get prints via your Mac computer or Windows computer.

How to Scan a Document on a Canon Printer

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis Boylls is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Travis has experience writing technology-related articles, providing software customer service, and in graphic design. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux platforms. He studied graphic design at Pikes Peak Community College.

The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article’s instructions and verified that they work.

This article has been viewed 1,268,305 times.

Do you have a Canon All in One printer, such as a Pixma TS, TR, MX, or MG model, and need to scan a document or photo? As long as your Canon printer has a scanner, it’ll be incredibly easy to scan from your printer to your computer! This wikiHow article will show you how to use Canon’s IJ scanning utility, as well as the scanning features built in to Windows and macOS, to quickly scan any document with your Canon All in One printer.

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Preparing to Scan

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Make sure that your Canon printer can scan. If your printer is an “all-in-one” model, it can scan. Some other printer models can scan as well, though you’ll need to check the printer’s documentation or product page to ensure that this is the case.

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Connect your printer to your computer. Most Canon printers that can scan will also be able to connect wirelessly via a touch-screen panel, but you may need to connect your printer to your computer via USB cable.

Tip: Most printers include a USB cable that you can use in case the wireless feature doesn’t work.
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  • Go to https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/drivers-downloads in your web browser.
  • Click Printers.
  • Select your model number or enter your model number in the search bar and press Enter.
  • Select your operating system using the drop-down menu next to “Operating System.” (If drivers aren’t available for your operating system, you may not need install drivers).
  • Click Select next to the drivers you want to download.
  • Click Download.
  • Open the installation file and follow the instructions.

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Turn on your printer if necessary. Press the printer’s “On” button. If the printer won’t turn on, make sure that it’s connected to a working power source.

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Open the scanner. Lift up the scanner’s lid so that you can see the glass bottom of the scanner.
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  • If your Canon printer has an automatic document feeder, insert the document into the automatic document feeder tray face up. Align the guides on the side to the width of your document. You should hear a beep when the document is inserted properly.
  • Consult your Canon’s instruction manual if you can’t figure out how to use the built-in scanner.

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Close the scanner lid. Make sure that it is firmly shut before you scan your document.
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Scanning with the IJ Scan Utility

  • Windows:
    • Click the Windows Start button.
    • Open the Canon Utilities folder.
    • Click Go in the menu bar at the top.
    • Click Applications.
    • Open the Canon Utilities folder.
    • Open the IJ Scan Utility folder.

    Launch the IJ Scan Utility. It has an icon that resembles a document next to a scanner. Click the icon in the IJ Scan Utility folder.

    Click Settings . It’s in the lower-right corner of the IJ Scan Utility app.
    Click Document Scan . It’s the second option in the menu to the left.

    • Some printers can be set to automatically scan both sides of a document. If this option is available on your printer, select “Document (ADF/Platen)” in the drop-down menu next to “Select source” to activate it.
    • By default, documents will be saved to your “Documents” folder.

    Click Document . It’s the second option in the IJ Scan Utility window. It has an icon that says “PDF” next to a document. This starts scanning your page. It may take a minute to finish.

    Insert the next page and click Scan . If you have more than one page to scan, place the next page on the glass scanner or in the automatic document feeder. Make sure the document is lined up with the arrow in the back-left corner of the glass scanner. Click Scan when you are ready to scan the next page.

    Click Exit . Once you are finished scanning every page of your document, click Exit. Your document will be saved as a PDF file inside your Documents folder, or wherever you chose to save your documents. [3] X Research source

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    Scanning Manually on Windows

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    Open Start
    . Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
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    Type windows fax and scan into Start. Doing so will search for the Windows Fax and Scan app.
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    Click Windows Fax and Scan . It’s at the top of the Start window. The Fax and Scan app will open.
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    Click New Scan . This is in the upper-left side of the Fax and Scan window. Clicking it opens a new window.

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    Make sure that your scanner is correct. You should see the word “Canon” and your printer’s model number. If you see something else here, click Change. and select your Canon printer.

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    Select a type of document. Click the “Profile” drop-down box, then select the type of document (e.g., Photo) in the drop-down box.

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    • Your scanner may have additional (or limited) options for color formatting.

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    Select a file type. Click the “File type” drop-down box, then click the file type (e.g., PDF or JPG) that you want to use to store the scanned document on your computer.

    Tip: Since you’re scanning a document, you’ll usually select PDF here.
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    Change any other options on the page. Depending on your scanner, you may have other options (e.g., “Resolution”) that you can modify prior to scanning your document.

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    Click Preview . It’s at the bottom of the window. Doing so will bring up a preview of your document in the scanner.

    Tip: If your document appears crooked, uneven, or chopped-off, you can readjust the document in your scanner and then click Preview again to see if your adjustment fixed the problem.

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    Scanning Manually on Mac

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    Open the Apple menu
    . Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
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    Click System Preferences… . It’s at the top of the drop-down menu.
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    Click Printers & Scanners . This printer-shaped icon is on the right side of the System Preferences window.

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    Select your Canon printer. Click the “Canon” option in the upper-left side of the window.
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    Click the Scan tab. It’s at the top of the window.
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    Click Open Scanner… . This option is near the top of the Scan tab window.
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    Click Show Details . It’s in the lower-right side of the window.
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    Select a file type. Click the “Format” drop-down box, then click a file type (e.g., PDF or JPEG) that you want to use to save your file.

    Tip: When scanning anything other than a photo, it’s best to select PDF.
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    • Your scanner may have limited options here.

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    Select a storage location. Click the “Save To” drop-down box, then click a folder in which you want to save your scanned document (e.g., Desktop).

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    Change other options on the page. Depending on the type of file that you’re scanning, you may want to change the “Resolution” value or the “Orientation” value here.

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    Click Scan . It’s in the bottom-right corner of the window. Your document will begin scanning into your computer. When it finishes, you’ll be able to find it in your selected save location.

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    When you start the scanner wizard, or whatever you choose to use, you will notice the resolution set to a number (ie: 300pixel/inch). Increase that for a better resolution and size. Keep in mind that this will also increase the scanning time.

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    Once you have scanned the document and saved it to your computer, open up a blank email and use the attachment icon to attach the document file to the email.

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    If you have a smartphone you can download the Genius Scan app. It allows you take a picture of a piece of paper and then it converts it to a .jpg that looks like a scan. From there you can send it to your computer through email or dropbox.

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    To scan a document with your Canon printer, first plug the USB cable that came with the printer into the printer and a USB port on your computer. Then, turn the printer on if it has a dedicated power button on it. Next, open the scanner lid to access the glass plate where you will place your document. Set your document face down and line the edges of the paper up with the hash marks along the rim of the glass plate. Close the lid on your scanner. If your printer and computer are configured correctly, you can press the “Scan” button on your printer to automatically upload your scanned image. Otherwise, if you have Windows, type “Windows Fax and Scan” into the Start menu and click on the app. This will open the Fax and Scan tool. Click the “New Scan” button and wait for your document to appear. On an Mac, click the Apple in the top left of the screen to open the drop down menu. Select “System Preferences” and click “Printers and Scanners.” Then, click your printer’s name on the menu of active devices. Select “Open Scanner,” select your preferences in the menu, and press the “Scan” button.

    How to scan on canon printer?

    Before scanning a document on the Canon printer, Confirm that your printer has a Scan option. Connect to your printer with your laptop. If necessary, switch ON your printer. It is necessary to open the scanner. Keep your document on your scanner facing down. To finish the scanning on the canon printer, the scanner lid should be closed.

    How to scan from printer to canon of laptop If the printer is an all in one model then it can scan.

    • All printers have a USB cable that can be used if the functionality of the wireless is not working.
    • On the printer, press the “ON” button.
    • If it is not turned on, make sure it is linked to a working energy source.
    • It is necessary to open the scanner lid.
    • Insert your file into the cabinet.
    • Confirm that before you can scan the document, it is strongly closed.

    How can I scan using a canon printer?

    Make sure your printer is able to scan. Connect to your printer with your laptop. If necessary, switch your printer ON. It is necessary to open the scanner. Keep your document on your scanner facing down. To scan on canon printer, the scanner lid should be closed.

    If in one model your printer is an all, then it can scan. All printers have a USB cable that can be used if the functionality of the wireless is not working. On the printer, press the “ON” button. If it is not turned on, make sure it is linked to a working energy source. It is necessary to open the scanner lid. Insert your file into the cabinet. Before you can scan the document, make sure it is strongly closed.

    If you use a scanner-connected Wi-Fi then make sure that you are linked to the same Wi-Fi network as the device. The easy way to make sure you have a working software is to open the free scanning software that came with your operating system. Scan the press.

    You need to download a driver for your scanner if it doesn’t work. The only useful way to find a scanner driver is to type in google “Canon LiDE 110 Driver” and replace the canon scanner model name. Download and install the driver if available.

    The prevalent problem is that drivers with the scanner are not accessible. It’s because most of the vendor doesn’t update ancient scanners when fresh variants arrive. You will scan it at 300 dpi if you want your paper to be scanned. It will scan quickly and save space if you load a black and white document.

    Press the scan button to save the resulting document. You can save the scanning file on your machine, email it and share it online.

    If there are any clarifications on how to scan canon printers on our website, refer to the user manual. Contact our toll-free number in case of problems and our specialists will always be there to cope with all your problems.

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