How to Copy Printed Paper and Save It on the Computer
By Greyson Ferguson
If you have a hard copy document you want to save on your computer, you must copy the document via scanner and save the file as a digital copy. This is only accomplished through the aid of a scanner. Although most printers now have scanners built right in it is possible to purchase a stand-alone scanner for less than $100 (as of June 2010).
Power on the scanner. Install any drivers provided with the hardware if you have not yet used the device.
Open the scanner lid and place the hard copy onto the scanner bed. Close the lid to secure the document in place.
Click "Start," "All Programs," "Accessories" and choose "Scanner and Camera Wizard." A program window appears that specializes in importing documents from your scanner or camera.
Click "Scanner," then choose "Scan" and a digital copy of your document is created on your computer.
Choose "File," "Save" and title the document. Select a location to save the file to and click "OK" to save the printed document as a digital file on your computer.
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Greyson Ferguson is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in film and television. He currently resides in Lansing, Michigan where he works on independent film projects and writes for numerous publications. Ferguson primarily focuses on computer and electronic articles. Greyson produces TheDailyUpbeat.com, focusing on only upbeat news stories with daily updates.