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Before Scanning

To scan without using the machine's control panel, download and install one of the following mobile or computer applications:

Application Features Available Operating System (OS) How to Access
Windows Mac Mobile
Brother iPrint&Scan Allows you to perform basic scanning and use advanced scan workflows. Yes Yes No

For Windows: Go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com.

For Mac: Go to the App Store.

Nuance PaperPort 14SE *1 Allows you to scan, share, search, and organise documents. Yes No No Go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com.
Brother ScanEssentials *1 Makes your scanning tasks efficient and professional. Yes No No Go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com.
Kofax Power PDF Standard v3 *1 *2 Allows you to create, edit, and convert PDF files to other formats including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, image files, and more. Yes No No Go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com.
Brother Mobile Connect Allows you to scan photos and documents directly from your mobile device. No No Yes

For Android devices: Go to Google Play.

For iOS devices: Go to the App Store.

  • Kofax VRS Elite certified
  • Kofax Express certified
*1
TWAIN driver must be installed on your computer.
*2
If prompted to enter a Serial Number when starting the application, check the Serial Number label attached to the scanner.
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