Scanning using WIA in Devices and Printers
Goal:
To scan using WIA in devices and printers
Note:
Please note that scanning in Devices and Printers only outputs scans as a picture and not PDF files.
Windows 10:
Step 1: Click on the search bar on the bottom right of your taskbar and type “Control Panel.”
Step 2: Click “View devices and printers.“
Step 3: Right click on your scanner and select “Scan Properties.”
Step 4: Go to the “Driver Settings” tab.
Step 5: 5. Check the box next to “Use default WIA UI” and select OK.
Step 6: Now Double Click on your scanner in Devices and Printers.
Step 7: Select “Start Scanning.”
Step 8: The WIA driver should pop up to scan.
Windows 7:
Step 1: Click on the Windows icon on the bottom left of your taskbar and select “Devices and Printers.”
Step 2: Double click on your scanner (Make sure that it is plugged in and powered on).
Step 3: Click on “Scanner Properties.”
Step 5: Check the box next to “Use default WIA UI” and select OK.
Step 6: The WIA driver should pop up to scan.
Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 10 / 8 / 7