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Before Scanning

To scan without using the machine's control panel, download and install one of the following mobile or computer applications:

Application Features Available Operating System (OS) How to Access
Windows Mac Mobile
Brother iPrint&Scan Allows you to perform basic scanning and use advanced scan workflows. Yes Yes No

For Windows: Go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com/downloads.

For Mac: Go to the App Store.

Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE

Allows you to scan, share, search, and organise documents. Yes *1 No No Go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com/downloads.
Presto! BizCard

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Manages the information from scanned business cards on your computer. Yes *1 Yes No Go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com/downloads.
Presto! ImageFolio

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Allows you to retouch and enhance scanned images/photos on your computer. Yes *1 Yes No Go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com/downloads.

Kofax Power PDF Standard *2

Allows you to create, edit, and convert PDF files to other formats including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, image files, and more. Yes *1 Yes No Go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com/downloads.
Brother Mobile Connect

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Allows you to scan photos and documents directly from your mobile device. No No Yes

For Android devices: Go to Google Play.

For iOS devices: Go to the App Store.

*1
TWAIN driver must be installed on your computer.
*2
If prompted to enter a Serial Number when starting the application, check the Serial Number label attached to the scanner.
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