How do I scan something and then send it as an attachment?

Plzzz helpppp mmeee!!!!!~how do i start the scan so that i can scan something on my printer???

• ok plz dont tell me to use hp solution center cuz i dont have it and i click on the scan button and nothing comes up. i dont know what to do cuz my mom really needs to send something on her email and i need to scan it first and i dont know how to do any of theses things. plz explain in details how i can do it and my printer name is canon mx300 and my computer is compaq. thankx so much!! whatever answer that works will be choosen best answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 points!!!!!!!!!

• Answer:

  well if you have open office open a new document and then import from scanner. can do the same in office 2007. They make the scanner work. About the hp solution center it is wrong you should use hp photosmart essential.