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Scanning & Printing

Scanning and printing settings are where everyday jobs get done: turning a signed form into a PDF, printing a booklet on both sides, or getting a scan that is actually readable.

These guides use the scanning and print tools built into Windows and macOS, and explain where your printer maker’s own app may offer the same features under different names.

3 guides in this topic

Before you start

  • Make sure the printer is already set up and prints a test page.
  • Clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
  • Decide where scans should be saved before you start.

Guides in Scanning & Printing

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How to Scan a Document to Your Computer as a PDF

Scan a document to your computer as a PDF on Windows or a Mac using built-in tools or the maker’s app, with settings for clear, readable scans.

4 min read · All-in-one printers and scanners used with Windows 10 and 11, or a Mac

  1. How to Print Double-Sided on Windows and Mac

    Print double-sided on Windows or a Mac with automatic duplex, or manually on printers without it, and choose long-edge or short-edge flipping.

    5 min read

  2. Scanner Not Working? Common Scan Problems and Fixes

    Scanner not working? Fix a scanner your computer can’t find, scans that fail or come out blank or streaky, and feeder problems, on Windows and Mac.

    5 min read