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Scan Documents to Windows 10

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Since I bought my new laptop I have not needed to scan a document into it until today. I didn't realise that I had to download a scan app, so I 'Googled' it. There are so many free apps, that I'm unsure which to download. Are they all safe, and is one better and simpler to use than another ?

Any advice appreciated.

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Depends on what you mean by 'scan'. If you mean simply make a copy, then your scanner will have all the software you need. If you want to convert a scanned image to a readable/editable/writable file, then I strongly recommend AABBY FineReader (free).
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Thank you Devil.

I have been asked to send a copy of receipt of posting to someone. I don't know how to scan it into my laptop so that I can send it as an attachment. On my old Windows 7 laptop it was simple, but on Windows 10, I'm struggling.

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What is the make/model of the printer?

Try this - in your search box, type "devices and printers"
Find your printer and double click on it and ... *hopefully* you should find an option to scan from there ..... :?

Good luck
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Take a photo of the receipt with your phone and then send it off as an attachment in an email...
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I use Windows fax and Scan. Free and does the job.
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Thanks Guys for you replies.

I will try them all, and see which works best for me.

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Having noticed a recent Win 10 upgrade my Scanner would not now put the scanned files onto my desktop, so I downloaded this application to my PC works well and easy to use..

https://www.mediafreeware.com/

It is free just look for Scanner to PC. Or go to this page.. https://www.jihosoft.com/tips/best-free ... ows10.html
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Jim

Thank you for that.

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