MFC-J1300DW
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
Scan to an Editable Text File Using OCR
- The Scan to OCR feature is available for certain languages.
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 .
- If the machine is connected over the network, press
or 
to display the computer where you want to send 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.
- 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 PageWhen On is selected, blank pages are skipped.
Remove Background ColourChange 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.
- Press [Start].The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
