How Do I Scan A Document On A Dell Laptop?

Almost all the latest printer models support scanning from computer to printer and vice versa. To scan a document “from printer to computer” and “from computer to printer” is an effortless process to perform. However, some people struggle in performing the same. On this page, you’re going to see how to scan a document on a Dell laptop.

Step-by-step Instructions To Scan A Document On A Dell Laptop

Step 1: Installing the printer

Initially, check whether your printer or scanner (you wish to use for scanning) is installed on your Dell laptop. If not, install it. The latest versions of Windows, i.e., Windows 8.1, 10, 11, come with the built-in printer/ scanner driver that installs when you connect the printer or scanner to the laptop.
So, if your Dell laptop is running in any one of these latest Windows OS versions, then first, connect the devices (printer and laptop) to the same network and add the printer to the Devices list. The scanner driver available for the added scanner or printer will be installed automatically on your computer.

Open Settings. Click Devices > Printers & Scanners > Add a printer or scanner.

Select the scanner from the list and Add Device.

For other OS types, first, connect the scanner and your Dell laptop to the same network. Next, manually download and install the necessary scanner drivers on your laptop.

Step 2: Scanning a document on a Dell laptop

You can use either the Windows Scan app or the Dell Capture Scanning software to scan a document on your Dell laptop.

Method 1: Using the Dell Capture Scanning software

The Dell Capture Scanning software was designed for Dell. You can scan a business card, documents, certificates and contacts in A4, letter, and legal formats using this scanning software. Almost all Dell laptops come with the Dell Capture Scanning app built-in. In case your laptop doesn’t come with this application, you can use the Windows Scan app.

Open Start and click on the All Programs option.

From the list of applications, locate and click on the Dell Capture application.

Now, the main screen of the scanning app will open.

On the printer’s scanner glass or in the ADF of your printer, load the original that you want to scan.

Choose the document type that you wish to scan in the application window and follow the on-screen instructions.

Method 2: Using the Windows Scan app

Initially, load the original on your printer’s scanner glass or in the ADF.
Next, open the Windows Scan app.
Go to the Scan tab.

Select your scanner correctly and configure the scan settings as per your preferences.

Finally, click the Scan button.

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