Configuring your PC for scanning - here's how

With a scanner, you can conveniently digitize images and documents. However, before the scanner is ready to use, you must first set it up on your PC and configure it properly. This is important so that there are no failures and other errors during use.

How to set up your scanner on your PC

In order to use the scanner from your PC, you must first configure it properly.

• Connect the scanner to your computer. This works by using a USB cable, for example. Once the scanner is connected to the computer, Windows will automatically search for drivers to install the device.
• If there are problems with the automatic installation, you can alternatively install the scanner manually. Current drivers can usually be found on the manufacturer's website of the scanner as a free download.

In many cases, the installation of the drivers is already sufficient, so that the scanner is ready and can be used.

Additional software - you need to know

In addition to drivers, some manufacturers also offer their own scanner software, through which you can, among other things, configure the settings of the scanner and control it from the computer. Windows is equipped for it with appropriate on-board means, often the scanner software of the manufacturer offers however additionally setting possibilities and functions. Wie auch die Treiber ist die Scanner-Software in der Regel auf der Herstellerwebseite als Download verfügbar oder liegt als CD dem Scanner bei.