MFC-295CN
FAQs & Troubleshooting
Why is legal scanning not an option on my Windows XP / Windows Vista computer when using the WIA driver?
By default the option for legal size scanning is not enabled in the Windows XP / Windows Vista WIA scanner driver. To enable this option follow the steps listed below:
Click START => (ALL) PROGRAMS => BROTHER => MFL-PRO SUITE [model name] => SCANNER SETTINGS , and select the icon named Scanner Utility .
If you do not find the Scanner Utility from the start menu, visit the Downloads section.
Download and install the Scanner Resolution Improvement Tool (WIA) .
For Maximum Scanning Size, select Legal .
Click OK .
You will receive a message that the setup is complete.
Restart your computer.
*After restarting your computer, the legal scanning option will be available in all scanning applications.
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