How do i scan a document so that i can attach it or save it to a flash drive?

What Operating System are you using? meaning Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Proffesional...if its one of this I can help...but if you are using Windows Vista and above.. I had problem to even have the printer work and even Microsoft guy online couldn't even help but I will try if we try to do as we chat.....as long as you are not in Vista or 7 platform... thanks

It will depend on if you have the full software installed and want to use that software or another program. Put the document face down on the glass or face up in an Auto-document Feeder.

Launch the HP Solution Center (Start > All Programs > HP > HP Solution Center). Click Scan Picture or Scan Document and adjust the settings if desired and click OK. Set the scan destination and file type. Then press Scan. If you want to use the buttons on the scanner to launch the scan software on the computer, you need to set up the scan to destinations and settings in the Solution Center first.

WinXP, Vista and Win7 can acquire scans with Paint (File > Import from Camera or Scanner), Vista (some versions) and Win7 have Windows Fax and Scan (New Scan) and Photo Gallery (download from Microsoft for Win7).

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells