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On a Mac, where does a scanned file get saved?

sunnyouna Posted messages 56 Status Member -  
sunnyouna Posted messages 56 Status Member -
Hello,

My mother needs to send me important files but doesn't know how to use her Mac perfectly... She scans the documents but doesn't know where the destination file is.

Since I have a PC, I have no idea how to guide her, there’s no assistant that opens, and of course, there’s no work station to launch the scanner, like in Windows.

Thank you for your responses!

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  1. Anonymous user
     
    Hello,

    It depends on the software and the scanner used.
    For example, if you use a Canon scanner with Canon software, the software will automatically create a folder named MP Navigator in the Images folder.
    But in the preferences of this software, you can change the destination location.

    If you use Preview or Image Capture, which are already installed on Mac, you have the option to choose the destination location directly at the bottom of the dialog window when starting the scan.

    In any case, you always have a default location that you can modify as you wish.

    Best regards
    Sanspseudo - Francis - iMac Intel Mac running OS 10.6 + iMac-G5 running Mac OS 10.5
    Always indicate your exact configuration: Mac model and Mac OS version!
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    1. sunnyouna Posted messages 56 Status Member 2
       
      She has an HP C4680 printer. Can you tell me how to access the Preview and Image Transfer software? I live far away and can only guide her by phone! Thank you.
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    2. Anonymous user
       
      I no longer have a working HP scanner, and I can't remember where the scans were stored.
      But to get the most out of it, it's best to use the corresponding drivers and software.
      The drivers for Mac OS 10 are here:
      http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=219&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=en&lang=en&product=3739150

      The manuals are here:
      http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01705302.pdf
      http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01705284.pdf
      http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01705349.pdf

      Moreover, once the drivers and software are installed, you always have the online Help menu.
      And always go through the preferences that will surely allow you to choose the location.

      Software like Image Transfer or Preview can simply be found here
      Hard Drive / Applications ...

      For beginners on Mac, here are some useful links:

      The Basics of Mac OS 10 - Apple Support:

      Apple - Technical specifications Mac OS 10.6
      http://www.apple.com/en/macosx/techspecs/

      The requirements for Mac OS 10.6
      http://www.apple.com/en/macosx/specs.html

      Anatomy of a Mac - How to? - Essential basics
      https://www.apple.com/en/mac/

      Apple differences between Mac OS and Windows - How to Switch
      https://www.apple.com/en/mac/#tutorial=switcher

      Apple - Getting started on Mac?:https://support.apple.com/en-us/mac

      Mac OS basic software support: Support 1-2-3
      http://search.info.apple.com/?search=Go&lr=lang_en&kword=&type=&newstype=&q=Mac%201-2-3

      Apple support - Mac - iPod - iPhone - iPad - iTunes - Manuals
      https://support.apple.com/

      Manuals in English
      https://support.apple.com/en_US/manuals
      https://support.apple.com/en_US/manuals#macos

      Apple - Quick Assistant Mac OS 10 in English - Help with a Mac-related activity
      https://support.apple.com/en-us/mac

      Apple - Support Mac OS 10.6 and 10.5
      https://support.apple.com/en-us/macos
      https://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=search&src=support_site.globalheader.search&locale=en_US&q=Mac%20OS%20X%2010.5

      Boot Camp Manual
      https://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1519/en_US/Boot_Camp_Guide_installation_10.6.pdf

      How To - Learn more:

      Know all the keyboard shortcuts on Mac
      http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75459-en
      http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8557.html
      https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=funnymac&e=com

      Help for creating your own shortcuts
      http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8564.html

      Advanced learning - The next steps:
      https://support.apple.com/kb/TA24076?locale=en_US&viewlocale=en_US

      Moving from Windows to Mac OS:

      Switching to Mac 1-2-3: Under Windows, I was used to..
      https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204216

      Switching to Mac 1-2-3: migrating your files or your Windows system
      https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204087

      Moving your music from PC to Mac with your iPod
      https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201625

      File sharing
      http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106461-en
      http://www.aidewindows.net/reseaumacpc.php


      The best sites with tutorials to learn how to use a Mac:

      http://www.debutersurmac.com/tutoriels/
      https://www.formationsapple.fr/
      http://www.tutomac.com/index.php
      http://www6.osxfacile.com/?tdfs=1&kw=Apple+Help+Desk&term=Apple%20Help%20Desk%20Support%20System&term=Download%20from%20Secure%20Cloud%20File%20Storage&term=Live%20Chat%20Support%20Agent&backfill=0


      Good luck!
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    3. sunnyouna Posted messages 56 Status Member 2
       
      Thank you for all this information. In the meantime, she has found the destination file, but now there's a new problem; her printer only scans half of the document... But that's another issue, thanks again for helping me!
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