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iPad Pro How to connect iPad Pro to external scanner

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forgeyforg

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Hello everyone,

Every app I have downloaded from the App Store does not allow me to connect to my scanner which is an external scanner.

I can’t seem to find the option either on my iPad to connect to the external scanner, I can only find the external printer. Any suggestions on how to do this?
 
Identify your exact make and model of your scanner and MAYBE someone might have a suggestion.
 
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forgeyforg said:
Hello everyone,

Every app I have downloaded from the App Store does not allow me to connect to my scanner which is an external scanner.

I can’t seem to find the option either on my iPad to connect to the external scanner, I can only find the external printer. Any suggestions on how to do this?
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Does your external scanner even support a connection to the iPad?
 
Personally I only know apps that scan with the built-in camera and nothing that connects to a scanner. I haven’t done any deeper research, but what does the manufacturer of your scanner recommend?
 
Basically it is a multi page scanner reader so I can do a chunk of documents at one time. The iPad finds the printer but not the scanner option. Canon MB 5455
 
forgeyforg said:
Basically it is a multi page scanner reader so I can do a chunk of documents at one time. The iPad finds the printer but not the scanner option. Canon MB 5455
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That particular model looks like it only supports AirPrint and does not have a scan interface for iOS.
 
OP, do you have a Mac? Or PC? If so why not just scan with your computer?

i AirPrint from my iPad to my printer and then feed it through my scanner.
 
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I presume you've tried Canon Print for Inkjet/Selphy?
Might be worth a go if not as that does work on the ipad and it allows me to scan with my Canon.
 
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And this is (just one of the reasons - despite all the enthusiasm) why an iPad cannot replace a computer!

You might be able to direct your scanner output to cloud storage or email to get over this. A couple of our scanners will do this.
 
Looking up OP's printer model I'm surprised scanning is not possible through the Selphy app as @Ruggy suggested. Given the reference to the app on Canon's information pages for the MB 5455 I would have thought the scanning feature would show up in the app.
 
forgeyforg said:
Hello everyone,

Every app I have downloaded from the App Store does not allow me to connect to my scanner which is an external scanner.

I can’t seem to find the option either on my iPad to connect to the external scanner, I can only find the external printer. Any suggestions on how to do this?
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Is purchasing a new scanner an option? Recommend something like this:
www.fujitsu.com

ScanSnap® iX1600 - Touch Screen Desktop Scanner - Ricoh Scanners

Simply put, this is the best document scanner for individuals and small business, featuring a compact design, wireless connectivity, and a touch screen display. Combined with great performance and intelligent processing, it's the ultimate personal scanning solution.
www.fujitsu.com www.fujitsu.com

I scan to cloud, documents are available on all devices.
 
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Hello. I've just scanned with an Expression Home XP-332 (not a very modern device) to my iPad Pro. You must install some apps from EPSON and register into his own service EPSON CONNECT. I suppose each brand has his own services and apps to do that, but it's not an Apple service from factory.
 
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