MFC-J497DW
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
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.
The Scan to Email feature does not support Webmail services. Use the Scan to Image or Scan to File feature to scan a document or a picture, and then attach the scanned file to an email message.
If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN, use the control panel to enter the four-digit PIN for the computer, and then press OK.
To use the [Scan Settings] option, a computer with either ControlCenter4 (Windows®) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) software installed must be connected to the machine.
Option | Description |
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Scan Type | Select the scan type 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. |
Remove Background | Change the amount of background colour that is removed. |
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].
The machine scans the document and saves it as a file attachment. It then launches your email application and opens a new, blank email message with the scanned file attached.
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.
Option | Description |
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Scan Type | Select the scan type 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. |
Remove Background Colour | Change the amount of background colour that is removed. |