How Connect a Scanner to a Computer

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you need to follow the on-screen prompts to download any necessary drivers and skip the rest of this method.. Youll see this with an icon of a speaker and keyboard in the second column.. Youll see this in the vertical menu on the left side of the window and a list of available scanners will populate.. Youll see this at the top of the window.. In the list that populates
the scanner you want to add will most likely display with the manufacturer name
the model name
and/or the model number.Your computer must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your scanner for it to detect it. If youre using Wi-Fi extenders for either device
connecting might not be successful. Trustworthy Source Go to sourceSome scanners
especially scanners that use Bluetooth to connect wirelessly
require you to put them in pairing or discovery mode first. You can do this by pressing the Bluetooth button on the scanner. Refer to the manual that came with it for more information. Plug in your scanner and computer. Using the USB cable that came with your scanner
plug it into an open USB port on your computer. If you dont have a USB cable that came with your scanner
usually any USB cable will work.If your computer detects the scanner once they are both powered on
you need to follow the on-screen prompts to download any necessary drivers and skip the rest of this method.Plug in your scanner to a power source and turn it on (if its not already on). You need it powered on so your computer can detect it.. Youll see this with an icon of a speaker and keyboard in the second column.. Youll see this in the vertical menu on the left side of the window.. Youll see this at the top of the window.. In the list that populates
the scanner you want to add will most likely display with the manufacturer name
the model name
and/or the model number.Follow any on-screen instructions if any pop-up. For instance
if your Windows Security asks for permission to allow your scanner to install software and drivers
click Yes. Trustworthy Source Go to sourcePlug in your scanner to a power source and turn it on (if its not already on). You need it powered on so your computer can detect it.. This is generally the second listing in the drop-down menu.. Youll see this next to an icon of a printer. (if you dont see your scanner listed). Youll see this in the bottom left corner of the window. If
however
you see your scanner listed
skip this step.Select your scanner. When you click your scanner
your Mac will begin the process of setting up that device so you can easily use it. If youre having issues
make sure your macOS is updated.Plug in your scanner to a power source and turn it on (if its not already on). You need it powered on so your computer can detect it.Plug in your scanner and computer. Using the USB cable that came with your scanner
plug it into an open USB port on your computer. If you dont have a USB cable that came with your scanner
usually any USB cable will work.If your Mac only has one USB-C port and you have a USB connection
you can use a multiport adapter. . This is generally the second listing in the drop-down menu.. Youll see this next to an icon of a printer. (if you dont see your scanner listed). Youll see this in the bottom left corner of the window. If
however
you see your scanner listed
skip this step.Select your scanner. When you click your scanner
your Mac will begin the process of setting up that device so you can easily use it. If youre having issues
make sure your macOS is updated.