MFC-J6945DW
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File
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Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent changes, use either ControlCenter4 (Windows®) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) software.
- Load your document.
- Press
[Scan].
- Swipe left or right or press
or
to display
[to PC].
The icon moves to the middle of the touchscreen and is highlighted in blue. - Press
[to PC].
- Press [to File].
- If the machine is connected over the network, swipe up or down or press
or
to display the computer where you want to send the data, and then press the computer name.
If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN, use the LCD to enter the four-digit PIN for the computer, and then press [OK].
- Do one of the following:
- To change the settings, press [Options] or [Set at Device].
- Press [Start] to start scanning without changing additional settings.
The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
To use the [Options] or [Set at Device] setting, a computer with either ControlCenter4 (Windows®) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) software installed must be connected to the machine.
- To scan both sides of the document (for MFC-J6945DW only), press [2-sided Scan], and then select the document type.OptionDescription2-sided Scan: Long Edge
Scan the document so that the pages are read by flipping them on the long edge.
2-sided Scan: Short EdgeScan the document so that the pages are read by flipping them on the short edge.
- Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK].OptionDescriptionScan Type
Select the scan type for your document.
ResolutionSelect the scan resolution for your document.
File TypeSelect the file format for your document.
Document SizeSelect your document size.
BrightnessSelect the brightness level.
ContrastSelect the contrast level.
ADF Auto Deskew(Available only for certain models)
Correct any skewed documents when they are scanned using the ADF.
Skip Blank Page(Available only for certain models)
When On is selected, blank pages are skipped.
Remove Background ColorChange the amount of background color that is removed.
- 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.
- Press [Start].The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
Related FAQs
- Scan multiple pages into one file instead of each scan being saved as a separate file.
- Change the scan settings for scanning from ControlCenter4 or the SCAN key (For Windows)
- Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows®)
- Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows®)