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How do I update Windows 10 Fax and Scan to scan PDF documents?

Anonymous
2019-03-29T20:19:40+00:00

I am trying to scan and save a file in PDF format using Windows 10 Fax and Scan, but there are only Bmp, JPG, PNG, Tiff file saves. Please provide an update so it will save in PDF mode. Thank you.

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  1. DaveM121 868.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-03-29T20:23:35+00:00

    Hi Kim6

    Click the link below to download NAPS a very good and totally free scanning utility

    If can scan to many formats including PDF and has many features that are missing from the Fax and Scan App is missing . . .

    https://www.naps2.com/

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-03-29T20:48:14+00:00

    I will also contact Xerox to see just what they have. Thanks so much.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-03-29T20:27:44+00:00

    Hi Kim. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 9 year Windows MVP here to help you.

    Windows Fax and Scan doesn't have pdf format. It is also only for really old scanners that don't have scanning software to install so that they can scan bi-directionally from the Printer top.

    Have you checked your scanner's Support Downloads web page to see if it has a software package to install to give it fuller functionality? While there check also if there is newer firmware which the scanner needs to work correctly.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you'll wait to rate whether my post helped you, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-03-29T20:46:19+00:00

    Thanks so much for your interest to help. I'll take a look! 

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