Follow the steps below to resolve the issue:

Step 1: Ensure the ControlCenter is running

It will be displayed in the task tray near the system clock. If this program is not active, open it by the steps below.

(Windows 8)

1. On the Start screen, click .
   If  is not on the Start screen, right-click somewhere on an empty spot, and then click All Apps from the bar.
    
2. Click Brother Utilities.
    
3. Click Scan in the left navigation bar, and then click ControlCenter.

(Windows 7, 10, 11)

1. Click  or  (Start) => (All Programs or All apps =>) Brother => Brother Utilities.
    
2. Click Scan in the left navigation bar, and then click ControlCenter.

Try to scan again. If you are still not able to scan from the buttons on the machine, continue to the next step.

Step 2: Verify that the scanner driver is installed and the port is configured correctly

NOTE: Illustrations shown below are from a representative product and operating system and may differ from your Brother machine and operating system.

• (Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10)
• (Windows 11)

(Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10)

1. Open Scanner Properties. (Click here to see how to open Scanner Properties.)
    
2. The Network Scanner Properties dialogue box appears.
   Click the Network Setting tab and select Specify your machine by address or Specify your machine by name.
   
       

    

   • If you select Specify your machine by address, enter the IP Address of the machine in IP Address box, and then click OK.
      
   • If you select Specify your machine by name,

      

     1. Enter the machine node name in the Node Name box, or click Browse and select the Brother machine you want to use and click OK.
        
          

         

     2. Click OK.
   You can find your machine's IP Address or Node Name by printing the Network Configuration Report.
   > Click here to see how to print the Network Configuration Report.
3. Click the Scan to Button tab, and then type your computer's name in the Display Name (Max 15 characters) field. The machine's LCD displays the name you type. The default setting is your computer's name. You can type any name you like.
   
   
    
4. Click OK.
   If the issue continues, go to Step 3.

(Windows 11)

1. Open scanner properties.
    
2. Click the Scan To Button tab and check the Register your computer with the "Scan To" functions at the machine check box. Then enter the name you prefer in the Display Name box. This name will appear when "Scan to" menu is selected at the machine. Your computer name is in the Display Name box as default, but you can overwrite it.
   
   
    
3. Click OK.

Step 3: Check for a firewall setting on your computer

If a Firewall on your computer is active, it may be rejecting the necessary network connection needed for the network scanning software to operate properly. Disable the Firewall on your computer and try the network scanning again.

If the feature works properly after disabling the Firewall, this means the Firewall on your computer is rejecting the necessary network connection. In this case, Brother recommends you either disable the Firewall on your computer whenever you need to network scan using the scan key or leave the Firewall enabled and adjust the Firewall settings.

If the issue still continues after changing the Firewall settings, refer to "FAQs & Troubleshooting" for other information.