How do I scan document to a file on computer? The scanner button is not working on my Canon MP210 all-in-one printer. However, I can scan photos from windows media from the file command. That is the only way I can scan pictures. Now I am unable to scan a document to a file. Please help...thank you!

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Once you have scanned a document it should appear on your computer as a picture file of some sort. This depends on the scanner. If you would like to send it via email you should open an email message and just simply click on where it says attach. You then choose the picture file that you wanted to scan and then wait for it to finish uploading the file. After this just simply send the email
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lift the lid on your scanner lay the photo face down then select scan document/photo it will ask what format you want to scan it then it will ask where you want to save it browse select the file/folder where you want to save it (my pictures) most common

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the drivers for the printer/scanner might have been corrupted
you might have to uninstall the printer restart your computer then reinstall the printer
click start control panel administrive tools computer management device manager scroll to ports(COM&LPT) + to expand you should see a communication port and Ecp printer port you might see a yellow?question mark this will mean you need to install a new driver for this device right click you will have options to update driver,disable,uninstall or select properties again you will have the similiar options plus you can troubleshoot

lift the lid on your scanner lay the photo face down then select scan document/photo it will ask what format you want to scan it then it will ask where you want to save it browse select the file/folder where you want to save it (my pictures) most common
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First, if you connected the data cable to the computer, uninstall the current driver and then unplug the data cable. (This is for USB cables.) To uninstall, open the Devices and Printers control panel (click start and then find the line on the right hand column). Right click on the unit and click on Remove Device.

Then navigate to http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mp_series/pixma_mp210#DriversAndSoftware and select your version of Vista (32- or 64-bit). Download the software/drivers. The MP Navigator is the full software and will let you launch scans from the unit once you set it up. The first driver in the list is just the basic driver and will only work with scans initiated by the computer.

Always launch scans from the computer first. There are buttons in the MP Navigator that match those on the all-in-one. The default settings for these need to be set up (see the help in the program) and include resolution and location to save files. Then when the monitor program is running, you will get the MP Navigator coming up with a button press.

Vista can scan without the MP Navigator with three included programs: Paint (File > Import from Camera or Scanner > New Scan), Windows Fax and Scan (New Scan) and Photo Gallery. Howevver, if you do not install the Canon driver, you will probably get a printer driver only from the OS.

If the problems persist, try a new USB cable and a different port. If you use a USB hub or print server, try a direct connection. Scanners require bi-directional communication with the computer and can fail when the printer works.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells
(if the copy function works, then the above information should help. If the scanner itself is not moving, check for a transport lock and that it is lighting up as it should. In the last case, the unit may need service.)

To get the manual go here: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mp_series/pixma_mp210#BrochuresAndManuals .

Drivers and software for supported OS versions are available here: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mp_series/pixma_mp210#DriversAndSoftware . If you want the scanner to work when you press the buttons on the unit, you will need the MP Navigator.

If you connected the USB cable and got a generic driver, uninstall that driver and then disconnect the USB cable before installing the software from the above site. This generic driver usually only runs the printer.

There is a monitor program that listens for button presses on the all-in-one. This must be running to scan from the unit. However, the software must be set up with destinations and default settings before the MP Navigator will work with those buttons. Thus you should first launch the software from the computer and learn the resolution and other details to set as your defaults. Place documents face down on the glass or face up in an Automatic Document Feeder.

If you have some versions of Windows, you can acquire scans if the basic Canon driver is installed without the full Canon software. For XP, Vista and Win7, Paint will work - File > Import from Camera or Scanner > New Scan. Vista and Win7 both have Windows Fax and Scan (New Scan). Vista includes Photo Gallery which also imports from the scanner. (For Win7 this is part of the Windows Live free download but isn't preinstalled.)

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Hello my friend,you mean to scan a photo and save it on your folder?
If yes

1. You run the application MP Navigator from your dekstop (or from Start, point to (All) Programs, Canon Utilities, then MP Navigator EX 1.0. Then click MP Navigator EX 1.0.)
2. When the one-click mode screen has opened, click the Switch Mode button to switch to the navigation mode screen
3. Point to Scan/Import and click Photos/Documents (Platen).
4. Place the document face-down on the platen, and select Document Type.
5. Click Specify... and set the preferences as required.
7. Click Scan and it should start scanning
   When scanning is completed, the Scan Complete dialog box opens. Select Scan or Exit. Select Scan to scan the next document, or select Exit to end.
   When scanning is completed, the scanned image appears in the Thumbnail List area.
8. Edit the scanned image as required.
9. Click Save or Save as PDF file.If you choose just Save and box will appear to specify the destination folder, file name and file type(usually images are .jpeg .jpg ;) ).
10. And click Save and your done.
    

Scanning Photos and Documents

The scanner uses different drivers, so that could still be an issue.
Please go to the canon support site for your printer here, search "scanning" and choose from the results the "error: cannon communicate with scanner." You'll see a series of links like the following, with detailed instructions to resolve this problem.
Issue: ERROR: Cannot communicate with scanner...

1. Connect the USB cable directly to a USB port on the computer 2. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable to ensure a secure connection 3. Disconnect other device and reboot computer 4. Press the ON/OFF button to power on the multifunction device 5. Search for USBSCAN.SYS to install scan driver 6. Start the WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) Service or Stimon 7. Uninstalling / reinstalling the MP210 drivers (Windows)

I hope this information allows you to resolve this issue. If you need further assistance, please post back with a comment to this thread.
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go into administrative tools click on services and make sure windows image acquisition (WIA) is on manual

Can't scan when I hit scan on printer

Have you tried using Scanners and cams in start menu rather than using scan button on printer?