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How to Scan a Document from Printer to Phone

Scan from an all-in-one printer to your phone over Wi-Fi with the maker's app or a Mopria-compatible app.

Steps

1. Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the printer.
2. Install the printer maker's official app, or a scan app that supports Mopria scanning.
3. Place the document face down on the scanner glass, aligned with the corner mark, or load pages in the document feeder.
4. In the app, choose Scan, pick your printer and set the type (photo or document), color and resolution.
5. Start the scan, check the preview, then save it as a PDF or image, or share it.

Tips

• 300 dpi is enough for most documents; higher values make much larger files.
• Clean the scanner glass with a soft dry cloth if scans show lines or spots.

Official sources

• HP printer support (official)
• Canon Official Manuals
• Epson support (official)
• Brother manuals (official)

Updated November 4, 2026. Menu names and buttons differ by model; your printer's official manual has the exact steps.

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