Sometimes, you may need to turn a physical document into a digital file, either to keep a copy on your computer or send it to someone via email. If you have an all-in-one or multi-function printer ...

The Windows Easy Transfer utility enables you to copy printer settings, as well as other configurations, from one computer to another. However, the utility does not transfer printer drivers.

While most printer manufacturers make drivers freely available for download, you can also copy driver files directly from your Windows XP's driver store to a removable drive or company network share.

If you need to turn a physical document into a digital copy so you can easily send or manipulate it, then you'll need to follow these steps to easily scan it.