Many printer brands also offer their own software that lets you scan from your computer. For instance, if you have an HP printer, you can use the HP Smart app to scan documents.

Every printer is different – and they can be famously tricky devices to master – but the principles of scanning remain the same, and so we're going to guide you through a step-by-step guide on ...

Still scanning documents on a hybrid printer device? If you have a smartphone, you don't have to. Here's how to scan documents on Android.