NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer” Reference and Resources – Places to find (more) help and learn about your PrinterĬlarification of terms and 'what the printer can do' (Specifications) Prompt for which program to run ( NOTE: Selecting this option precludes starting a specific selected program) Right-Click on printer > Scan Properties > tab Eventsĭrop down menu includes programs and software - entries differ depending on what you have installed on the computer.įor example, possible entries might include There are always differences between printers and the software that governs print and scan functions.Ĭontrol Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers Scan Properties may - or may not - be part of your setup. If you are using software on the computer, one possible call to Windows Fax and Scan is within the printer > Scan Properties. Possible location of the setup that opens Windows Fax and Scan When the program opens, select 'New Scan'Ĭheck / adjust other settings and start the scan Start (Windows key) > All Apps > scroll down to W > Windows Accessories > Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan is one of those programs / software that can be started directly. That is, which software are you using (on the computer) or are you invoking the request from the printer control panel? How are you starting the 'scan to computer' request? How might I get the scanner / PC to go back to pdfs in Documents and stop the Fax & Scan app being used? When I perform a 'scan to computer', the Windows Fax & Scan app appears documents used to appear as a pdf in the 'Documents' folder of the PC. have tried searching for an answer to this question but couldn't find a direct match.Business PCs, Workstations and Point of Sale Systems.Printer Wireless, Networking & Internet.

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