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13 Network Scanning
(For models with built-in network support)

To use the machine as a network scanner, the machine must be configured with a TCP/IP address. You can set or change the address settings from the control panel (See Control Panel Setup in the Network User’s Guide) or by using the BRAdmin Light software. If you installed the machine following the instructions for a network user in the Quick Setup Guide then the machine should already be configured for your network.
Note Note
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For network scanning, a maximum of 25 clients can be connected to one machine on a network. For example, if 30 clients try to connect at a time, 5 of those clients will not be shown on the LCD.
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(Windows®)
If your PC is protected by a firewall, and is unable to network scan, you may need to configure the firewall settings. If you are using Windows® Firewall and you installed MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-ROM, the necessary Firewall settings have already been made. For more information, see Firewall settings (For Network users).

Before using Network Scanning

Configuring Network Scanning for Windows®

If you are using a different machine than the one that was originally registered to your PC during the installation of MFL-Pro Suite software (see the Quick Setup Guide), follow the steps below.
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(Windows® 2000)
Click the Start button, Settings, Control Panel, then Scanners and Cameras.
(Windows® XP)
Click the Start button, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Scanners and Cameras (or Control Panel, Scanners and Cameras).
(Windows Vista®)
Click the Graphic button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then Scanner and Cameras.
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Do one of the following:
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(Windows® 2000) Select your Brother machine from the list and click Properties.
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(Windows® XP) Right-click the Scanner Device icon and choose Properties.
The Network Scanner Properties dialog box appears.
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(Windows Vista®) Click the Properties button.
Note Note
(Windows Vista®)
If the User Account Control screen appears, do the following:
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For users who have administrator rights: Click Continue.
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For users who do not have administrator rights: Enter the administrator password and click OK.
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Click the Network Setting tab and choose the appropriate connection method.
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Specify your machine by address
Enter the IP address of the machine in IP Address, and then click Apply.
Specify your machine by name
(1)
Enter the machine node name in Node Name, or click Browse and choose the machine you want to use.
(2)
Click OK.
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Click the Scan To Button tab and enter your PC name in the Display Name field. The machine’s LCD displays the name you enter. The default setting is your PC name. You can enter any name that you like.
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If you want to avoid receiving unwanted documents, enter a 4-digit PIN number in the Pin number and Retype Pin number field. To send data to a PC protected by a PIN number, the LCD prompts you to enter the PIN number before the document can be scanned and sent to the PC. (See Using the Scan key on your network.)
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