Place the paper flat on the scanner glass or load it into the automatic document feeder
Open the scanner lid if using the flatbed
Align the paper with the scanner guides or corner mark
Close the lid gently if using the flatbed
Turn on the scanner if needed
Open the scanning software on your computer or device
Select the scanner from the device list
Choose the scan settings such as color, resolution, and file format
Preview the scan if available
Adjust the paper position if the preview is crooked or cut off
Start the scan
Save the scanned file to your chosen folder
Repeat for additional pages if needed
Combine pages into one file if required
Check the scanned file to confirm it is clear and complete