Many modern printers can scan photos and documents. While your computer might work with your scanner, you'll get better results with specific apps.

Every printer is different – and they can be famously tricky devices to master – but the principles of scanning remain the same, and so we're going to guide you through a step-by-step guide on ...

Many printer brands also offer their own software that lets you scan from your computer. For instance, if you have an HP printer, you can use the HP Smart app to scan documents.

HP Print and Scan Doctor is a powerful troubleshooting tool that helps fix problems related to HP printing and scanning on Windows 11/10.

An all-in-one printer therefore suits companies that require combined printing, faxing and copying capabilities in addition to scanning.