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 ...

How to Scan a Document Using a Canon MP160. Canon's Pixma MP160 is an "all-in-one" consumer color inkjet printer that can scan documents and images onto your computer's hard drive or print them.

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.