Scan to computer

[Coldicote]

I have an HP Deskjet 1050 (all-in-one printer, scanner, copier) and occasionally scan something to the computer. I do this by using
Micrographx Picture Publisher and going to File > Acquire, but I'm told there is another way without depending on that aditional software. Can someone tell me what the other method is please?

[SlackAlice]

What Windows O/S you using?
Try opening Devices and Printer, right click on your printer and select scan

[dickythecook]

I scan into Picasa 3 and then export the file to wherever

[Coldicote]

(Windows 7) Thank you. I'll have to do a bit more experimenting; hoping to have an icon specially for the purpose on the quick launch bar.

[SlackAlice]

Try this:
Start menu, right click on Windows Fax and scan, click Send to Desktop (creates shortcut)

[Coldicote]

Thank you for your interest. Sorry I was mistaken saying Windows 7 - should be Windows XP. I now have a shortcut that will take me to Scanners and Cameras (on Control Panel). Provided scanner is switched on, that in turn shows the option to ‘Get picture using scanner wizard’.