MFC-T800W
FAQs & Troubleshooting
Scan a document and send it as a fax from the computer using the ControlCenter4 and Brother PC-FAX software (For Windows)
You can scan a page or document and automatically send the image as a fax from your computer using the ControlCenter4 and Brother PC-FAX software. Click the link below for the ControlCenter4 user interface you are using to see more details.
The PC-FAX software can only send Black & White fax documents. If you send Color documents, the documents will be sent in Black & White.
NOTE: Illustrations shown below are from a representative product and operating system and may differ from your Brother machine and operating system.
Home Mode
Load your document.
Click the PC-FAX tab.
Click Send Scanned Image .
Choose the Document Type and Scan Size .
Click Scan .
The scanned image will be displayed in the image viewer. Confirm and edit (if necessary) the scanned image.
Click Send .
The PC-FAX sending dialog will appear.
Enter a fax number using any of the following methods:
Using the dial pad.
Using your PC's keyboard.
If you make a mistake, click Clear or All Clear to delete all the entries and then re-enter.
Click Start to send the fax.
Advanced Mode
Load your document.
Click the PC-FAX tab.
If you want to change the scan settings, right-click Send Scanned Image and then choose Button settings . Configure the scan settings and click OK .
Click Send Scanned Image .
The PC-FAX sending dialog will appear.
Enter a fax number using any of the following methods:
Using the dial pad.
Using your PC's keyboard.
If you make a mistake, click Clear or All Clear to delete all the entries and then re-enter.
Click Start to send the fax.
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If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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