Place the document to be scanned on the scanner glass (Flatbed) or Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), depending on the model of your Brother machine. Press the Scan key on the Brother machine and select Scan to PC -> File, or Scan to File.

How do I setup my Brother printer to Scan to my computer?

Scan a document in Windows 8 or later.

1. Load your document on to your Brother machine.
2. (Windows 8)
3. Click Windows Fax and Scan.
4. Click New Scan.
5. If you have multiple imaging devices installed on your computer, choose your scanner and click OK.
6. Set scanning options, and then click Scan.
7. The scanned image will be displayed.

How do I get my printer to Scan to my computer?

In Windows, go to Start > Scan > Settings > Devices> Printers & Scanners. Then, choose a printer and select Manage > Scanner > Open scanner > Scan.

Why will my Brother printer not Scan to my computer?

Check Firewall settings Firewalls or other security software could cause your Brother printer not to scan as it may reject the network connection needed for the network scanning software to work properly. To resolve this, disable the firewall from your computer and try to scan again.

How do I scan a document from my Brother printer to my email?

Home Mode

1. Load your document.
2. Click the Scan tab.
3. Select the Document Type and Scan Size.
4. Click Scan.
5. The scanned image will be displayed in the image viewer. Confirm and edit (if necessary) the scanned image.
6. Click Send E-mail.
7. The Send E-mail dialog will appear. Configure the attached file settings, and click OK.

How do I connect my Brother printer to my computer wirelessly?

Set up the wireless connection manually with the printer driver installed (For Windows)

1. Make sure that the printer driver, Printer Setting Tool, and P-touch Editor are installed on your computer.
2. Turn on the printer.
3. Make sure the printer’s Wi-Fi LED is flashing.
4. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable.

How do I scan a document and email it?

Open your email draft in your email app, and tap the attach file button. In the Android picker, tap Genius Scan. Tap the document you want to attach to your email, and tap the checkmark. Fill in the recipient and tap the Send button.

Why can’t I scan from my printer to my computer?

Check your USB cable and printer Check your USB cable from the printer to the Windows device and be sure it is plugged in. Check if your printer is running in normal parameters and all the lights are on. Check and see if you can print a document so that we resume ourselves only to the scanning feature of the printer.

Why isn’t my scanner connecting to my computer?

Check the cable between the scanner and your computer is firmly plugged in at both ends. If you’re connecting the scanner to a USB hub, connect it to a port attached directly to the motherboard instead. Unplug any other devices, particularly scanning devices, that may be causing a conflict with the scanner.

Can print but Cannot scan?

Check for a Firewall setting on your computer. Disable the Firewall on your computer and try the network scanning again. Temporarily change your firewall/security settings to allow network connection. Your computer’s firewall/security software may be preventing the network connection from being established.