MFC-J6930DW
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MFC-J6930DW
Date: 04/10/2017 ID: faq00100288_502
Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File
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Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent changes, use Brother's ControlCenter software.
MFC-J6530DW/MFC-J6730DW
- 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], and then go to the next step.
- 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.
- 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 Page(Available only for certain models)
When On is selected, blank pages are skipped.
Remove Background ColorChange 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.
- Press [Start].
The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
MFC-J6535DW/MFC-J6930DW/MFC-J6935DW
- Load your document.
- Press
[Scan].
- Swipe left or right or press
or
to display
[to PC].
The icon moves to the middle of the Touchscreen and is highlighted in blue. - Press
[to PC].
- Press [to File].
- If the machine is connected over the network, swipe up or down or press
or
to display the computer where you want to send the 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], and then go to the next step.
- 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 scan both sides of the document (for MFC-J6930DW/MFC-J6935DW only), press [2-sided Scan], and then select the document type.OptionDescription2-sided Scan: Long Edge
Scan the document so that the pages are read by flipping them on the long edge.
2-sided Scan: Short EdgeScan the document so that the pages are read by flipping them on the short edge.
- 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 Page(Available only for certain models)
When On is selected, blank pages are skipped.
Remove Background ColorChange 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.
- Press [Start].The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
Related FAQs
- Scan multiple pages into one file instead of each scan being saved as a separate file.
- Change the scan settings for scanning from ControlCenter2 or the SCAN key (For Macintosh)
- Change the scan settings for scanning from ControlCenter4 or the SCAN key (For Windows)
- I cannot find the destination computer on the network when I try to scan a document using the machine's Scan key or control panel.
- Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows®)
- Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows®)
- Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter2 (Macintosh)
MFC-J6530DW, MFC-J6535DW(XL), MFC-J6930DW
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