This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to install a scanner in Windows 10.
Adding a scanner in Windows 10 is a great way to scan physical documents, such as receipts, contracts, or photos, and make them available in a digital format. Doing so lets you store important information on your computer or in the cloud, making it easier to access, search, and share.
Additionally, having a scanner connected to your computer allows you to digitize documents quickly and easily, reducing the amount of paper clutter in your workspace.
When you connect a scanner to your device or add a new scanner to your home network, you can usually start scanning pictures and documents immediately.
If you add a scanner and it doesn’t work automatically, simply follow the steps
To get started, use the steps below:
Install | Add a local scanner
Today, adding a scanner to a Windows computer is very easy. In most cases, all you have to do to set up a scanner is to connect it to your computer.
Plug the USB cable from your scanner into an available USB port on your computer, and turn the scanner on. Windows should automatically install the scanner drivers and configure them to work.
If that doesn’t work, here’s a way to do it manually.
- Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners, or use the following button.
- Select Add a printer or scanner. Please wait for it to find nearby scanners, choose the one you want to use from the list, and select Add device.
Add a Network | Wireless scanner
Some scanners are wireless-enabled and work over wireless connections.
If your scanner is connected to the network via wired or Wi-Fi and is turned on, Windows should also find it automatically.
Windows can find all available scanners on a network, such as Bluetooth and wireless scanners or scanners plugged into another device and shared on the network.
Here’s a way to do it manually.
- Select Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners, or use the following button.
- Select Add a printer or scanner. Please wait for it to find nearby scanners, choose the one you want to use, and select Add device.
If your scanner isn’t on the list, select The printer I want isn’t listed, and then follow the instructions to add it manually.
You should be able to find a wireless or network printer when you follow the wizard above.
If the wireless scanner hasn’t been added to your home network, try reading the manual that came with the scanner to find help installing it in Windows.
It should also come with a driver CD or link to download the drivers from the manufacturer’s website.
Conclusion:
- Installing a scanner in Windows 10 is a straightforward process, allowing for efficient digitization of documents.
- A connected scanner simplifies document management by reducing paper clutter and enabling easy storage in digital formats.
- Both local and wireless scanners can be added with minimal effort, either automatically or manually, based on the user’s needs.
- Accessing and utilizing advanced features may require consulting the scanner’s manual or manufacturer’s website for additional support and driver installation.
- Regularly updating your scanner software can ensure optimal performance and compatibility with Windows 10 features.
The ability to efficiently share peripheral devices such as scanners over a network is essential in today’s connected business landscape. Having a scanner available to multiple users enhances productivity in large and small office environments. Additional benefits are achieved when the devices can be accessed using various operating systems such as macOS or Windows 10 and 11.
This guide discusses sharing a scanner over the internet, making the peripheral accessible to remote, network-connected users. We’ll help you identify solutions to your unique device-sharing needs on Mac and Windows computers so you can get the maximum value from your scanners and other peripheral equipment.
Scanner Sharing—Software Method
The easiest way would be to use FlexiHub, which lets you share and connect remote scanners over the network. The software supports various kinds of USB and serial devices: scanners, printers, keyboards, Bluetooth adapters, etc. The app is easy-to-use and works with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android platforms.
With FlexiHub, you can easily link remotely-located machines with USB peripherals connected to a local computer. The setup process is straightforward and you don’t need to be tech-savvy. Once you create and set up your FlexiHub account, all peripherals connected to the local computer will show up in the interface and you will be able to access them remotely.
How to Share USB Scanner across the Network
Here are the straightforward instructions on how to share a USB scanner over the network with FlexiHub’s help:
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Sign up for a FlexiHub account here and start a free demo.
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Install the software on each of your PCs that need access to a shared scanner.
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Then start FlexiHub on every computer that will connect to a scanner and enter your login credentials.
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In the FlexiHub window on another computer find the USB scanner and click «Connect».
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Here you go! Now the scanner is recognized as if it was plugged in directly to your computer.
Here’s a detailed video guide on how to share scanner with FlexiHub:
How to Add Scanner in Windows 10
Windows offers built-in functionality to share a scanner with other computers or set it up as a wireless scanner on your network. With this feature, a scanner attached to one of your networked devices can be accessed from any other computer on your local network or Wi-Fi.
When you connect a scanner to your device or add a new scanner to your home network, you can usually start scanning pictures and documents right away.
If your scanner does not install automatically, here are some instructions to help you add a scanner in Windows 10 properly:
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First, plug in your scanner’s USB cable to a computer connected to the network or the USB port of a router or modem.
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Then turn the scanner on. Windows should automatically install the scanner drivers and configure the device to work.
In most cases, these steps are enough to set up a local scanner or discover a scanner connected to the network. If that doesn’t work, here’s a way to do it manually.
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Navigate Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
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Click “Add a printer or scanner”. This will start the search for all available scanners on the network. Once done, select the one you want to use from the list and click “Add Device”.
Note: If your scanner is included in a multifunction or All-In-One printer, you may only see the name of your printer. To see your scanner, under Printers & scanners, select your installed printer, select Manage, and then choose your scanner.
If your scanner isn’t in the list, select The printer that I want isn’t listed, and then follow the instructions to add it manually.
Note: Please make sure that you’re connected to the same network as the scanner for your PC to find and install it. Also, you might need administrator permission to install some scanners.
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To verify your scanner is installed successfully, look for it under Printers & devices.
How to Connect Scanner to Windows 11
Newly released Windows 11 comes with a host of new features and an updated graphical user interface, including start menu and taskbar improvements. When it comes to adding a scanner to Windows 11, the process is somewhat similar to the one in Windows 10, except for some minor differences.
When you connect a scanner to your device, Windows 11 should automatically install the scanner drivers and configure it to work so you can start scanning pictures and documents right away.
If that doesn’t work, to install the scanner manually, you need:
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Go to Start > Settings.
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Next, select Bluetooth & devices at the left sidebar, and click Printers & scanners.
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On the Printers & Scanners page, click the “Add Device” button.
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Windows 11 will start searching and display all scanners available on your network.
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Choose the desired scanner and click “Add device”.
If the scanner is not listed, you will need to add the driver manually. For this, click “Add manually” and follow the instructions.
How to Set Up Scanner on Mac
Scanning documents on a macOS system is a straightforward process. Before attaching the scanner, update macOS with the latest scanning software.
When using an AirPrint-compatible scanner, you can avoid downloading or updating device drivers. Your Mac automatically detects AirPrint-compatible devices connected to your local network and makes it easy to use them. AirPrint supports many printing and scanning devices that easily integrate with your Mac’s operating system.
Here is how to connect a scanner to Mac:
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Connect the scanner to your Mac and turn it on.
Note: you don’t need to install any additional software, your Mac will take care of it and download it automatically.
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Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner and open “System Preferences”.
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Head into the “Printers & Scanners” menu and select your scanner.
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If your scanner is not listed, click the “+” button. From the pop-up menu, select «Add Printer or Scanner».
Technical Tips and Troubleshooting Scanners
Technical Tips
Following are some tips to facilitate sharing a scanner over a network.
- • Network Configuration — All devices that will share the scanner need to be connected to the same network. You may need to configure router or firewall settings on the computers so they can access the shared scanner.
- • Dedicated IP Addresses — Consider assigning a static IP address to the host computer attached to the scanner. A dedicated IP address will help limit connectivity issues as it will not change when the machines restart.
- • Secure Connectivity — Use encrypted connections if they are supported by the scanning software, especially if you are working with sensitive or valuable documents.
- • Scanner Drivers — Install the most current scanner drivers on the host machine. You may also have to install new drivers on the client computers that will share the device.
Troubleshooting
Here are some tips to help troubleshoot problems with scanner sharing over the network.
- • Scanner not detected — If client computers cannot access the shared scanner, you should check all network connections and firewall settings on the client and host. Make sure your firewall is not blocking the scanner-sharing software.
- • Driver issues — Limited scanner functionality may be the result of obsolete or incorrect drivers. Reinstall the drivers on the host and verify if the client needs dedicated drivers.
- • Incompatibility — You may run into issues with older scanners that are not compatible with network sharing. You can obtain network compatibility information by visiting the manufacturer’s website.
- • Poor performance — Inconsistent scanning performance can be due to insufficient network throughput. Verify the network can support the necessary throughput for scanning. If you are using a Wi-Fi network, consider upgrading to a 5GHz band for better speed and performance.
The preceding tips should help you set up and troubleshoot scanner sharing over a network. You should consult the user manuals for any software and equipment for specific information that may resolve other issues you encounter.
Summing Up
Now that you know how to connect the scanner to your Windows and macOS devices, you can easily use your scanner over a network and speed up your workflow. Try the methods above and choose the one that works best for you. If you’re looking for an easy and convenient way to share your USB scanner, FlexiHub is worth considering. FlexiHub features full compatibility, a wide range of features, and minimal requirements.
Fan Control
This is the release repository for Fan Control, a focused and highly customizable fan controlling software for Windows.
Sources for this software are closed.
WARNING
WingRing0x64, the driver used via LHM started to be flagged by Windows Defender as of March 11th 2025. This will prevent the program from loading all motherboard sensors and will result in an error upon loading.
Corresponding issue.
New
- The software is now open for translations. Contributions are welcomed here FanControl.i18n
- AMD GPU support through ADLXWrapper.
- Fan calibration and RPM mode for fan curves. See discussion.
- Installer now available in addition to the portable version of the application. Both .NET 4.8 and 8.0 versions of the application are available as such here.
Installation
- Download the latest archive or an installer from the release page.
- Extract to the desired installation folder or run the installer
- Start FanControl.exe
Install with Scoop
scoop bucket add extras
scoop install fancontrol
Install with Winget
winget install Rem0o.FanControl
Documentation
https://getfancontrol.com/docs/
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JayzTwoCents — Everyone NEEDS this FREE piece of software… You will thank me!
Main features
- Guided setup process on first launch
- Save, edit and load multiple profiles
- Change the theme and color of the application.
- Multiple temperature sources ( CPU, GPU, motherboard, hard drives… )
- Multiple fan curve functions, including a custom graph
- Mix fan curves or sensor togethers (max, min, average)
- Low resource usage
- Advanced tuning with steps, start %, stop %, response time and hysteresis
Uninstall
Portable
You can leave the files there for use further down the line, or delete them.
Note: If you have Fan Control set to automatically start with Windows, either untick the checkbox in Fan Control, or manually delete the «Fan Control» task in Windows Task Scheduler.
Installer
Uninstall like any other windows program through the programs list
Plugins
The plugin system let you inject any type of sensor into FanControl, see Plugins wiki
From the community (notify me if I’m missing some):
- https://github.com/fu-raz/FanControlThermaltake
- https://github.com/jmarucha/FanControl.Liquidctl
- https://github.com/Mourdraug/FanControl.AsusWMI to interface with ASUS motherboards through WMI methods
- https://github.com/medevil84/FanControl.AquacomputerDevices to interface with aquacomputer HighFlowNext, Quadro and Octo devices
- https://github.com/FoPzl/FanControl.AquacomputerQuadro to interface with aquacomputer Quadro
- https://github.com/vision57/FanControl.GPU-Z
- https://github.com/EvanMulawski/FanControl.CorsairLink to interface with Corsair Commander controllers and Hydro liquid coolers
- https://github.com/EvanMulawski/FanControl.Razer to interface with Razer devices
- https://github.com/hgross/FanControl.HomeAssistant to interface with HomeAssistant connected temperature sensors (i.e. ambient temperatures via Philips Hue, HomeMatic, HomeKit or many other brands & protocols)
- https://github.com/brokenmass/Fancontrol.NzxtKraken to interface with NZXT Kraken AIO that are not yet supported by LibreHardwareMonitor for example
Kraken X2andKraken X3 - new PID. See LHM PR - https://github.com/EightB1ts/FanControl.LianLi to interface with LianLi L-Connect 3 fan controllers
- https://github.com/TimSirmovics/FanControl.NvThermalSensors to get GPU Hot Spot and Memory Junction temperature for Nvidia GPUs
- https://github.com/SasaKaranovic/FanControl.OpenFan to interface with OpenFAN controller
- https://github.com/Brian-E-Taylor/FanControl.AIDA64 to get readings out of AIDA64
From Rem0o
- https://github.com/Rem0o/FanControl.IntelCtlLibrary (Intel ARC gpus)
- https://github.com/Rem0o/FanControl.HWInfo to import HWInfo sensor data
- https://github.com/Rem0o/FanControl.DellPlugin for dell laptops and some towers
Issues and hardware compatibility
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I am not the main developer for the driver/backend portion of this software. Fan Control is basically a UI on top of existing hardware libraries. Any issue regarding hardware compatibility entirely depends on the following projects. If you can’t contribute meaningfully with a branch/PR, don’t pollute their issue page with «XXXXX doesn’t work». The hardware is needed for testing. If a dev has interest in that project, is browsing it, has your specific hardware AND the knowledge to make it work, that dev won’t be looking for your issue, he’ll just raise a PR.
- https://github.com/LibreHardwareMonitor/LibreHardwareMonitor
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Please only open issues on this repository for the software itself, UI, feature request and so on. If it’s a «make this work please» hardware support request, I will link this section of the README and close your issue.
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If you do have a special hardware compatibility request and you can provide a working sample of code that can be used in .NET, like with a Plugin, then feel free to submit that.
FAQ
- Q: What settings should I set in my BIOS to play along nicely with FanControl?
A: You want to avoid any «smart» control from your BIOS. Setting a fixed default speed, like 50%, works great for most people. Also keep an eye if your BIOS has PWM or DC mode on. One could work better for you depending on your setup. - Q: My Nvidia cards has X fans, but only two cards show up, why?
A: Your card only has 2 channels, more than 1 fan are plugged to the same channel. - Q: My Nvidia cards won’t go below 30% and doesn’t go to 0 RPM, why?
A: See here - Q: There is no control cards / control cards are missing / control cards are not changing my fan speeds, what’s the issue?
A: See Issues and hardware compatibility. - Q: How does [FAN CURVE TYPE] works and what does its parameters do?
A: Click on its card’s icon at the top left, a dialog will tell you. - Q: Does it run on my OS?
A: If your OS is Windows 10 Or 11, yes.
Libraries used:
- https://github.com/LibreHardwareMonitor/LibreHardwareMonitor (main sensor source)
- https://github.com/MaterialDesignInXAML/MaterialDesignInXamlToolkit (UI)
- https://github.com/falahati/NvAPIWrapper (Nvidia gpu fan control and sensor reading)
- https://github.com/Rem0o/ADLXWrapper (AMD gpu fan control and sensor reading)
- https://github.com/punker76/gong-wpf-dragdrop (various drag and drop actions)
GitHub Sponsors
The GitHub Sponsor button on this page is intended for the related open-source work surrounding FanControl. This includes contributions to the open-source libraries used, mainly LHM, the plugin system and the various open-source plugins I contribute to, the AMD gpu driver support through ADLXWrapper, and more. Your sponsorship helps me continue to contribute to the community, maintain existing projects, and develop new ones. It does not apply to the main program (FanControl) itself. Use the Paypal donation button if your intent is to support the FanControl software itself.
Methods to Add a Scanner to Windows 10 PC with steps. – You might often need to scan documents or photos for works or projects. If you are on Windows 10 computer this is quite easy because its Devices settings allow you perform this task. See a similar article – 4 Ways to Start Printing a File on Windows 10.
Once you Add a Scanner to Windows 10 PC you can scan the documents on your own. For the addition, 2 ways are available – 1. Through Control Panel and 2. via Settings application. You will see a guide including both the ways to connect the scanner.
Add a Scanner to Windows 10 PC
Before Starting, make sure to insert the scanner cable into the port of the PC. Then follow below-mentioned methods to set up the scanner.
Method 1 – Through Control Panel
Step 1 – To begin this process, first, go to the search box on the taskbar and type control panel. Cortana will also display the Control Panel and its icon as the Best Match, click on it.
Follow more procedures for the same How to Open Control Panel on Windows 10 – Instant Ways.
Step 2 – Now, Control Panel will show up on the screen, so click the option View by on the top right. Next, two options will pop up, select Small icons.
Step 3 – So, locate and select Devices and Printers.
Step 4 – Now, inside Devices and Printers, find a blank space and perform a right-click there. Few options will appear, click Add devices and printers.
Step 5 – A small box with a title Add a device will be visible on your screen and it will start finding the device.
Step 6 – After the scan gets over, your scanner name will be displayed on the box. So, select the scanner name and click Next.
Step 7 – Finally, you will notice that you have successfully added the scanner to Windows 10 PC.
Method 2 – Via Settings Application
Step 1 – First launch Settings program and to make it happen, select Windows logo icon on the left side of the taskbar. Next, select Settings icon, the one with the gear shape look.
Step 2 – Now, select Devices category on the homepage of Settings program.
Step 3 – Moving on, by default you will see Printers & scanners page. So, on the right-hand side, the first button is Add a printer or scanner, click on it.
Step 4 – This will start searching the scanner and will install the same.
Step 5 – In few cases, you find an error The printer that I want isn’t listed. During this occurrence, click on this link and allow to open Find printer by other options pop up and follow the on-screen instructions. Even you can Download Printing Troubleshooter and use it when you meet with the issue here.
You may like to read How to Open and Use Print Management in Windows 10.
Conclusion
So, using any of the above two mentioned methods, you can add a scanner to Windows 10 PC very smoothly and easily. If you know more on this guide, please do write to us in the comments form below.
Как настроить общий доступ к сканеру в локальной сети
Привет друзья! В прошлой статье «Локальная сеть между компьютером с Windows 7 и Windows 10» мы с Вами настроили общий доступ к принтеру со всех компьютеров, входящих в локальную сеть, но согласитесь, в жизни всё бывает и иногда присутствует необходимость использовать и удалённый сканер.
В сегодняшней статье мы подключим к компьютеру с Windows 7 сканер HP Scanjet g2410, который будем использовать для сканирования документов по сети. Для осуществления задуманного нам понадобится две программы: Blind Scanner и XnView. Итак, поехали.
Как настроить общий доступ к сканеру в локальной сети
Наш сканер на компьютере с Windows 7
Схема локальной сети будет следующая
Получать удаленный доступ к сканеру будем используя программу Blind Scanner. Переходим по адресу www.blindscanner.com/ru/download.html и скачиваем к примеру Blind Scanner Pro
Скачанный установочный файл
Производим установку. Запускаем установочный файл. Далее
Принимаем лицензионное соглашение
Оставляем по умолчанию. Далее
Так как мы будем управлять удаленным сканером с компьютера с Windows 10, выбираем BlindScanner Pro TWAIN-драйвер (Клиент)
Установить
Завершить
Для сканирования нам понадобится программа с функцией сканирования, например XnView. Переходим по адресу http://www.xnview.com/en/xnview/#downloads и скачиваем ее
Установочный файл программы XnView. Запускаем его и производим установку
Next
Принимаем лицензионное соглашение
Next
Оставляем по умолчанию. Далее
Установить
Установка завершена
Переходим на компьютер с Windows 7 и таким же образом (как и на Windows 8), устанавливаем на него программу BlindScanner Pro.
Так как наш сканер физически подключен к компьютеру с Windows 7, в данном окне выбираем BlindScanner Pro сервер
Далее
Установить
Завершить
Ярлык программы BlindScanner
Запускаем программу, выбираем наш сканер HP Scanjet G2410 TWAIN (сканер программа определяет автоматически), режим запуска выбираем Приложение и нажимаем Старт
Приложение запущено
Переходим на компьютер с Windows 10 и запускаем XnWiew. Выбираем Файл-Сканировать
Откроется окно программы BlindScanner. Нажимаем кнопку выбора сервера, к которому будем подключаться (он у нас один, это компьютер с Windows 7)
Нажимаем Search
Наш сервер автоматически определился
Далее выбираем наш удаленный сканер HP Scanjet G2410, опции сканирования, такие как разрешение сканирования, режим сканирования (в нашем случае мы будем сканировать текстовый документ, поэтому выбираем черно-белый). Нажимаем Scan
Процесс сканирования
