Scanning to an iPP

[NJFP]

Just got the iPad Pro, loving it. With my MacBook Pro, I can pull up my scanner/printer, and scan documents to my MBP, then I can attach and email them. How do I do this with my iPad Pro? I can print from the iPP, just need to figure out how to "see" my scanner from it.

 

[jsavvy]

Not sure if you can get the iPP to do this. Try the app Genius Scan. Basically turns your iPad's camera into a scanner.

 

[Newtons Apple]

Just got the iPad Pro, loving it. With my MacBook Pro, I can pull up my scanner/printer, and scan documents to my MBP, then I can attach and email them. How do I do this with my iPad Pro? I can print from the iPP, just need to figure out how to "see" my scanner from it.

I do not think Apple would allow direct communications from your scanner. Your could email from your MBP and then print from your iPP.

 

[Cascades42]

Assuming your printer is wifi enabled, look for the brand's iOS app. I know Canon, Epson and HP all have apps which have a scanning component.

 

[NJFP]

Assuming your printer is wifi enabled, look for the brand's iOS app. I know Canon, Epson and HP all have apps which have a scanning component.

I'll take a look, thanks!

 

[StuartL]

I use the vuescan mobile app. Works very well.

 

[NJFP]

Just got the HP app from the App Store. Works like a charm! Thanks all for the advice.

 

[infantrytrophy]

For many types of documents, an IOS scanning app that uses the device's camera is faster and easier than using a flatbed or sheet scanner. My favorite scanning app is Scanbot - it works equally well on the iPhone and iPad. I used the free version for a long time, but liked it so much that I upgraded to the Pro version for a small amount, in the $2 to $5 range (one-time cost, not a subscription). It supports auto edge detection, auto-naming of files and automatic upload to cloud services - Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and others. You don't really need to pay for the Pro version, but it adds useful features such as OCR and enhanced file auto-naming features.

 

[ahostmadsen]

Here is a comprehensive overview of scanner apps:

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/what-s-the-best-free-1393333842329654.html

 

[Ghost31]

I just started using scanner pro 7 and it works like a beast. Does a great job of flattening out the image and cropping the edges of whatever the bell you're scanning. Also has iCloud support so I can say...scan from my phone and it'll also show up on the iPad via the scanner pro app.

 

[haruhiko]

Scanner Pro, Genius Scan, etc.

 

[h00ligan]

Before your ace out to use a scanner, consider your needs and check out genius scan. If documents are what you're looking to scan it is excellent, enhancement, skew correction which auto senses, and the app is free with a small fee for more export options. For scanning up to a couple of pages at a time it's a very elegant solution, allowing multi page combinations etc.

Obviously if you're looking to scan a ton of stuff it may not be the answer, but with the camera on the pro and the iPhones, I use it to solve all my scanning needs (documents, not photos, and have for a long time.

Give it a shot before jumping through hoops, you may be surprised.

 

[Old Skool Gamer]

Just got the iPad Pro, loving it. With my MacBook Pro, I can pull up my scanner/printer, and scan documents to my MBP, then I can attach and email them. How do I do this with my iPad Pro? I can print from the iPP, just need to figure out how to "see" my scanner from it.

Check out Tiny Scanner+ on the App Store.

It's the best iPad "scanner" in my opinion.

Your scans should actually be of better quality when compared to scanning from a traditional scanner, as the camera on the iPad will undoubtedly be better.

Plus, it's always with you!

Can also install on your iPhone, too (no additional charge).

 

[psingh01]

I bought a fujitsu scan snap scanner recently. Got it cause it works on wifi but it has an ios app which I've used from my iphone. Very easy to use.