Email a Scanned Document
If you have a scanner, you can scan documents and send them over email instead of using a fax machine or sending them through the postal service. This can save you a lot of money and time, and the process is usually very straightforward.
Steps
- Scan your document to your computer. The process for this will vary depending on your scanner and the type of computer you are using. Scan-Documents-Into-PDF.
- Scan the document as a PDF file, as this is the most common format for transmitting scanned documents.
- Open the scanned document to review it. Before sending your document off, it is a good idea to read through it briefly to see if there are any errors. Light marks will occasionally not get picked up by the scanner.
- You will need Open-PDF-Files in order to open the document.
- Open your email program or log into your web email service. You can attach your scanned PDF file using to an email using Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo! mail, or any other email program or website.
- Create-an-Email-Account.
- Compose your message. Create a new message to the recipient that you want to send the document to. Make sure that you inform the person that you are attaching a document.
- Click the "Attachment" button. This usually looks like a paperclip. This will open a window that allows you to browse for a file to attach.
- Select your scanned document. You can usually find this in your Documents or My Documents folder. The exact location will vary depending on your scanner settings.
- Some email programs and websites allow you to drag and drop a file into the email message to attach it instead of having to browse for it.
- Send your message. Once you are satisfied with your message and your document has been attached, you can send it off. It may take a few moments for the attached document to upload after clicking "Send".
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