MFC-J4540DW(XL)
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
Scan Single or Multiple Pages to a Folder in a Single PDF File
Save your files as a PDF so that multiple pages are combined into a single document.
To scan from your machine:
- You must select your machine using Brother iPrint&Scan.
- Use Brother iPrint&Scan to change scan settings such as file type and file storage location.
To scan from your computer:
See the related FAQ: Scan using Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows / Mac).
When scanning multiple pages to a PDF file, set the file type on your machine to [PDF Multi-Page].
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Load your document.
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Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to File].
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If the machine is connected over the network, press
or
to display the computer where you want to send data, and then select the computer name.
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].
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Do one of the following:
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To change the settings, press
[Options].
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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
[Options], you must connect a computer with Brother iPrint&Scan installed to the machine.
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To change the settings, press
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Press [Scan Settings] > [Set at Device].
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Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK].
Option Description 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. 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.
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Press [Start].
The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.