Scanning and printing pictures is simple procedure with new scanners, printers, and devoted photo printers on market now. Usually, scanning and printing a picture on PC is procedure that can be achieved in as small as two minutes. Devoted photo-editing is needless when scanning and printing pictures, as new OS from Microsoft and Apple contain included software that can do basic imaging functions.

1. Put image on scanner bed. Line up image appropriately, subsequent instructions particular to model. If scanner is sheet-fed scanner, put photos in hopper, be it in front or on top.

2. If you are using "one touch" all-in-one, there is generally knob or characteristic to scan and print images without any PC interference necessary. Easy push button and AIO will mechanically scan, crop, and print picture without any input.

3. If scanner or printer grouping does not have "one touch" capabilities, you should save scanned image to PC. PC running XP or later or Apple OS X have local applications to import scanned images, then preview and print image files.

4. Check resolution settings of scanner by testing configuration tab or menu of scanner software. Check with manual for its precise place. Scanning picture at 72 dpi can cause rough images when resized for printing. 300 dpi is a secure option for anything application you are using, as it presents good compromise between size and quality.

5. Press "Scan" or "Import image," in software. Correct naming will differ among applications, thus search menus or verify guidebook for information.