EWS Labs, Scanning Locations and Instructions

Instructions for using the scanners in EWS Labs.

Locations

Flatbed scanners are available for use in the following EWS labs:
  • Digital Computer Lab L426 (computer #7)
  • Engineering Hall 110A (computer #52)
  • Grainger 4th Floor, East side (computer #36)
  • Mechanical Engineering Lab 1009 (computer #12)

Instructions

To use the scanners in the EWS Labs, follow these instructions:

  1. Place your document face down on the scanner and close the lid.

  2. Open the Start Menu and search for "Printers & scanners".

    Screenshot of a start menu search for "Scan"

  3. Select the "CanoScan" device shown on the menu

    Screenshot of the Printers & scanners settings menu displaying the CanoScan scanner
  4. Select the top option: "Get scanner app"

    Screenshot of the nested CanoScan menu highlighting "Get scanner app"
  5. Click "Get" to install Windows Scan

    Screenshot of the Windows Scan app on the Microsoft Store
  6. Open the start menu again and search for "Scan"

    Screenshot of searching for the Scan app in the start menu
  7. Choose your scanning options as desired. Click "Show more" for more settings.

    Note: The default save location will save to C:\Users\YourNetID\Pictures\Scans. Make sure to save/copy/email the scan somewhere you will be able to access it after you are done using the computer!

    Screenshot of the "Scan" app with "Show more" options unfurled.

  8. Click the Scan button at the bottom right of the menu.
If you need assistance using the scanner, please submit a help request at https://go.illinois.edu/ewshelp

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Doc ID:
91545
Owned by:
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Created:
2019-05-06
Updated:
2024-10-28
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