Scanning a Document to a Mac Computer

• 1). Install scan software and drivers. Most scanners and all-in-one scanner/copier/printers come with an install disk that should be used to install the software and drivers. The installation process will be slightly different depending on the make and model of scanner being used. Insert the disk into your Mac's drive. Install the software following the on-screen instructions.
  
  Some manufacturers do not include drivers for Mac computers on the install disck. If this is the case for you, visit your device's manufacturer website and see if they offer drivers for Macs. Download them from the website and install them on your Mac.
  
  
• 2). Set up the scanner. Plug in the scanner to a power outlet or power strip. Connect the scanner to your Mac computer. Most scanners connect to computers using a standard USB 2.0 connection. Upon connection, your Mac should recognize the scanner and automatically sync it with the drivers and software.
  
  
• 3). Ready the scanner. Insert a document into the scanner. Most scanners require the document to be placed facedown with the top of the document facing toward the left. Position the document on the scanner according to your scanner's specifications. Close the lid.
  
  
• 4). Scan the document. This can be done in one of two ways. Most scanners have a scan button located on them. You should be able to push this button to begin a scan. If the scanner you are using does not have a scan button, or the scan button is not working, you can scan the document from the computer. Open up the software that you installed for your device. For example, if you installed an HP scanner or all-in-one, you would need to open up the HP scan software and initiate a scan from there.
  
  
• 5). Import the document. A scan only gives you an on-screen preview of the document. You still need to import the document and save it on your Mac computer to be able to edit it or send it to someone. Again, how you import a document will be based on the software that you installed for your device. Most software has an import button located somewhere near the scan button.