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Scan Photos and Graphics

Send scanned photos or graphics directly to your computer.
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Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent changes, use Brother iPrint&Scan.

  1. Load your document.
  2. Press [Scan]>[to PC]>[to Image].
  3. If the machine is connected over the network, press image or image to display the computer where you want to send data, and then select the computer name.
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    If the LCD message prompts you to enter a PIN, use the LCD to enter the four-digit PIN for the computer, and then press [OK].

  4. To change the settings, press image[Options].
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    To use image[Options], you must connect a computer with Brother iPrint&Scan installed to the machine.

  5. Press [Scan Settings]>[Set at Device].
  6. Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK].
    Option
    Description
    2-sided Scan

    Select the 2-sided scan mode.

    Colour Setting

    Select the colour format for your document.

    Resolution

    Select the scan resolution for your document.

    File Type

    Select the file format for your document.

    Document Size

    Select your document size.

    Brightness

    Select the brightness level.

    Contrast

    Select the contrast level.

    Auto Deskew

    Correct any skewed documents when they are scanned.

    Skip Blank Page

    When On is selected, blank pages are skipped.

    Remove Background Colour

    Change the amount of background colour that is removed.

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    • To save the settings as a shortcut, press [Save as Shortcut]. You will be asked if you want to make this a One Touch Shortcut. Follow the LCD instructions.
  7. Press [Start].
    The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
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