Scan with Windows 10 - how it works

If you want to scan documents and images, you can do it with Windows 10. We'll show you the options.

Windows 10 scanning: what's the best way to do it?

• Almost every scanner is supplied with the associated software. If you scan with the associated software, you can often make numerous settings.
• In Windows 10, however, you can also scan without additional software. No matter how you scan, you must install the scanner before using it for the first time.

Windows 10: scanning with on-board equipment

1. Open the start menu at the bottom left and type "Windows Fax and Scan" on the keyboard.
2. Select the program and click on the "New Scan" button at the top.
3. You can customize the area to be scanned using the "Preview" button.
4. All scans then end up in the "Documents" folder in the "Scanned Documents" subfolder.
5. The program offers you further options during and after the scan, for example you can forward the scan directly as fax or email.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to scan with your smartphone.