Things You'll Need:
- Computer
- Scanner
- Email account
- Document
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Step 1
Place the document that is going to be scanned face down on the scanner. Press the "Scan" button that can be located on the scanner. Another way to perform a scan is to click on "Start," then go to "All Programs." Move the mouse pointer up to "Accessories." Go down to "Scanner and Camera Wizard."
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Step 2
Click on "Scanner and Camera Wizard." Click "Next." You will be asked to choose a preference. Choose a preference, then click on "Preview" to preview the document.
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Step 3
Click on "Next" after previewing. Type a picture name and the destination you want to save it. Click on "Next." The document will start to scan. Click "Finish" to complete the scan.
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Step 4
Go to your email account. Click "Compose" to start a new email. Look for "Attach File" and click on the "Browse" button across from it. The "Choose File" window will open up.
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Step 5
Go to the destination where you saved the scanned document. Choose the name of the scanned document. Click on it to open up the file, then click on "Open."
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Step 6
Add the necessary information in the subject line and the body of the email. Click on "Send" to complete the process. The document will be sent as an attachment file.
