How to Email a Scanned Document With Photosmart

HP Photosmart is a free software with the capability to edit, print, share and organize photos. It even allows you to keep a family album that you can share with others. Photosmart also allows users to scan and email documents.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Scanner
• Computer
• Email account

1. Scan the document you need to email. Follow the instructions in the scanner's owner's manual on how to choose the right resolution and other features important for quality scans.

2. Change the name of the document once the scanning is complete. Photosmart automatically gives the name "scan0002" to the scanned document. Change this name to something that will help you easily locate the document. To do this, click on "View" on the View tab and choose the item you need to change. Enter the desired name in the Image Information located in the left bottom corner.

3. Open your email inbox. Select "Compose" and then click on "Attach Files." Some email carriers use the terms "New Mail" or "Create Mail" instead of "Compose." It's generally located on the upper left hand corner of your inbox.

4. Click on "Browse" and choose the file or files you need to send. Attach the file or files. Send your message.

Tips & Warnings

• PhotoSmart often gives Ink Low reports. Look out for these reports, as they are generally inaccurate.
• Don't scan more than one page at a time and don't press "Scan" more than once.
• Don't scan documents containing personal information, such as checks, private records or transactions.