But if your model didn’t come with such software, or you prefer to use in-built OS functions when possible, these instructions are for you. Take the following steps to capture your scan using tools included with a standard Windows installation. The Scan app’s Source setting dictates if it will scan from the device’s document feeder (if there is one), or from the flatbed. Unless you know you need to change it, it’s a good idea to leave this set on Auto. Document feeders typically have a lever to detect if there are pages inside, and leaving this set to Auto will scan from the feeder if there’s something loaded, and the flatbed otherwise. Note that when scanning with the flatbed, you’ll need to scan one page at a time. Your scan will automatically be saved in the Scans sub-directory of your standard Pictures folder. It will be saved in PNG format by default and named “Scan” appended with a date stamp (e.g. Scan_20210614.PNG).
Capturing a Scan From a Printer on a Mac
Scanning from a Mac is just as easy as on Windows 10 (arguably, even easier).
