MFC-L8690CDW
FAQs & Troubleshooting
Printing/ Scanning with a mobile device
Brother machines support features for printing and/or scanning (*1) with a mobile device, as listed below.
> For more information on how to print/ scan using the mobile device, click here to go to the Manuals section and see the latest version of each guide.
Definition
Supported OS
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Wi-Fi Direct™
Wi-Fi Direct is a wireless configuration method that allows you to configure a secured wireless network between your Brother machine and a mobile device without an access point. You can use iPrint&Scan or AirPrint features in a Wi-Fi Direct network environment.
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See Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide or Network User's Guide or Online User's Guide .
Brother iPrint&Scan
Brother iPrint&Scan allows you to use the Printing and Scanning (*1) features of your Brother machine directly from your mobile device without a computer. Download and install the free Brother iPrint&Scan application.> Click here for more information on Brother iPrint&Scan.
Android™, iOS
See Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan .
AirPrint
AirPrint allows you to wirelessly print photos, email, web pages, and documents from your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch - without the need to install a driver.> Click here for more information on AirPrint.
iOS
See AirPrint Guide or Online User's Guide .
*1) The scan feature is available only if your Brother machine has a scanner.
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