MFC-J4340DW(E)

FAQs & Troubleshooting

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.

 

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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].

 

  1. Load your document.
     
  2. Press Scan (SCAN).
     
  3. Press Up or Down to select the [to PC] option, and then press OK.
     
  4. Press Up or Down to select the [to File] option, and then press OK.
     
  5. If the machine is connected over the network, press Up or Down to select the computer where you want to send data, and then press OK.

    If the LCD message prompts you to enter a PIN, use the control panel to enter the four-digit PIN for the computer, and then press OK.

     

  6. Do one of the following:
    • To change the settings, go to the next step.
    • To use the default settings, press Mono Start or Colour Start.

    [Colour Setting] depends on the default settings. Pressing Mono Start or Colour Start does not allow you to change the settings.

  7. Press Up or Down to select the [Scan Settings] option, and then press OK.

    To use the [Scan Settings] option, you must connect a computer with Brother iPrint&Scan installed to the machine.

     

  8. Press Up or Down to select the [Set at Device] option, and then press OK.
     
  9. Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press OK.
    Option Description
    Colour Setting Select the scan colour format of 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.

  10. Press Mono Start or Colour Start.

    [Colour Setting] depends on the settings you have selected. Pressing Mono Start or Colour Start does not allow you to change the settings.

If your question was not answered, have you checked other FAQs?

Have you checked the manuals?

If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:

Related Models

MFC-J4335DW(XL), MFC-J4340DW(E)

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