How do I scan multiple pages as a PDF file in Windows 11?

Anonymous
2021-11-01T05:28:59+00:00

Since updating to Windows 11, the only way I seem to be able to get my scanner to work is using Windows Scan. Unfortunately, I can't see any way to scan multiple pages into the PDF I am trying to create. I used to be able to do this using my scanner's functions but since updating to Windows 11, the scanner can't seem to connect to my PC via the scanner's buttons. Does anyone know a way around this?

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-11-08T12:02:18+00:00

    Thank you Rodrigo, I am now using HP smart but I may give it a try.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-11-07T06:52:28+00:00

    Just forget the native app. Open your Microsoft Store and type "scanner", then install the app called: Scanner - Quick and Easy Document Scanning. It's perfect. Just choose the PDF type file and start scanning. No adds and it's free. You will notice that the app doesn't have a "save" button. That's because it saves the file automatically every time it's changed. When you finished just close the app and the file will be there in the folder of your choice. Here is the link to simplify. Good scannings.

    https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9N438MZHD3ZF

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-09-09T19:42:10+00:00

    i am glad for you. It is frustrating mostly from Microsoft or HP in 2022...

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-09-09T16:54:47+00:00

    I have the same problem having purchased a new HJP Laptop with windows 11 installed.

    I have spent countless hours over the last 3 weeks initially getting the laptop to recognise the [printer which is now resolved.

    I can print but the scan shortcut uses the windows scan which has completely different operations and I can scan a doc but it does not allow multiple pages.

    I did find advice on line which made it work perfectly. However when restarted it reverted again.

    I have an Epson all in one print and scan which perfectly on windows 10.

    I understand that there are two modes the Epson scan and windows scan. I did find a web site that explained the issue but had no resolution. in tht it depends on which system detects the scanner. I just need a way to make it use Epson not windows.

    As others have said it is deeply disappointing that an upgrade does not work and in effect is a downgrade.

    Really appreciate some help

    I just turned my abandoned Epson back on to print a photo and it downloaded a software update that included an update for Epson Scan software. I've tested it, and it's working exactly the same as it used to (it's even holding my original settings (300dpi & save as PDF to desktop). I'm delighted. And I don't have to use Windows Scan!

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-09-09T16:45:59+00:00

    I had unplugged and abandoned my Epson printer/scanner and did some scanning with my phone, but the quality is not really acceptable for work. I bought a Brother laser printer and continued with the phone when I really needed a scan.

    I turned on my Epson printer to print a photograph and it downloaded a software upgrade that included an update for the scanner software. Lo and behold, I've just tested a multi-page document using the Epson scanning software and it's back to normal!

    I don't know when they issued the update, but I'm glad to see it's been done.

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