How to Scan a Document on a Canon Printer

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Do you have a Canon All in One printer, such as a Pixma TS, TR, MX, or MG model, and need to scan a document or photo? As long as your Canon printer has a scanner, it'll be incredibly easy to scan from your printer to your computer! This wikiHow article will show you how to use Canon's IJ scanning utility, as well as the scanning features built in to Windows and macOS, to quickly scan any document with your Canon All in One printer.

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Preparing to Scan

Step 1 Make sure that your Canon printer can scan.

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Make sure that your Canon printer can scan. If your printer is an "all-in-one" model, it can scan. Some other printer models can scan as well, though you'll need to check the printer's documentation or product page to ensure that this is the case.

Step 2 Connect your printer.

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Connect your printer to your computer. Most Canon printers that can scan will also be able to connect wirelessly via a touch-screen panel, but you may need to connect your printer to your computer via USB cable.

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Step 3 Download and install

Step 4 Turn on your printer if necessary.

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Turn on your printer if necessary. Press the printer's "On" button. If the printer won't turn on, make sure that it's connected to a working power source.

Step 5 Open the scanner.

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Step 6 Place your document face-down in the scanner.

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Step 7 Close the scanner lid.

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Scanning with the IJ Scan Utility

Step 1 Navigate to the IJ Scan Utility folder.