MFC-J4440DW

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Scan Photos and Graphics

Send scanned photos or graphics directly to your computer.

 

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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).

 

 

  1. Load your document.
     
  2. Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to Image].
     
  3. If the machine is connected over the network, press Up or Down 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].

     

  4. Do one of the following:
    • To change the settings, press Options [Options].
    • 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 [Options], you must connect a computer with Brother iPrint&Scan installed to the machine.

  5. Press [Scan Settings] > [Set at Device].
     
  6. Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK].
    Option Description
    Color Setting Select the color 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 Color Change 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.

  7. Press [Start].
    The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.

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-J4440DW, MFC-J4540DW(XL)

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