How to make a scanner

To obtain a digital version of a paper document, you can choose one of several methods. Most devices are multifunctional. For this task, you can use both an integrated device that combines the options of a scanner and a printer - an MFP, as well as a regular smartphone with a video camera with a resolution of 2 megapixels.

How to set up a scanner on the printer?

A connected printer with an integrated scanning module should be properly used. To do this, set the appropriate settings in Windows. This will help the "Master of the scanner." To get the file you need:

1. Turn on the MFP, and lift the scanner cover.
2. Place a sheet on the glass, with the printed side down towards the glass surface.
3. Cover the paper with a protective cap for a clear image.
4. Open "Control Panel", select "Hardware and Sound".
5. In the list that appears, click "Devices and Printers."
6. Select the icon of the connected MFP by right-clicking. From the drop-down list, click on the "Start Scan" line.
7. Set the necessary parameters for scanning and select the "Preview" button.
8. After that, the scanner quickly reads the picture and displays the basic version on the screen. If the quality is not clear, change the dpi settings to a higher rate and click "Preview" again. To create a digitized copy of the paper version, click on the "Scan" button.

Save the finished picture on your computer or print it in the necessary quantity.

What are the applications of scanners on smartphones

REFERENCE! All modern phones are equipped with a camera module that can be used to convert paper information into digital.

To do this, just put the lens on a paper sheet, and process the file using a special application. Consider the most popular programs for Andriod and WindiwsPhone: CamScanner, Microsoft Office Lens, Scanbot.

CamScanner includes convenient options. You can scan from paper in 2 ways: add a photo from the memory of your smartphone, or take a photo from the camera. Additional functionality allows you to display a virtual grid level during the scanning process. To ensure the best image quality there is a built-in button for activating the LED flash for permanently highlighting the slide. Single copies of documentation can be obtained in digital form, batch mode is also available. Additional settings provide the ability to receive file forms of documents intended for identification and presentations.

IMPORTANT! Built-in editor fixes low light problems, if necessary, you can perform a manual adjustment.

The received data is saved as a photo or in the book format PDF. They can be placed both on the phone and in the cloud storage with a starting capacity of 200 MB.

Microsoft Office Lens generates data in a similar way. The boundaries of the document are determined automatically.

Implemented support for 4 modes: for documentation, presentations, business cards and photos. Finished graphics are recorded with the usual extension, also PDF, or added to OneNote. In the proprietary cloud One Drive can be sent docx, or PowerPoint. Large font can be recognized as text.

Scanbot has a user friendly interface. Options free version provides processing of 4 types of filters: 2 color and black and white. Scan is written as PDF, or JPG. The result of the scan can be replicated through a Google account, or saved to: Google Drive, OneDrive, DropBox, Yandex Disk, Evernote, Todolist, OneNote, etc.

From the proposed list, you can choose the most appropriate application based on the type of documentation, a convenient way to store data in the smartphone’s memory or in cloud services.