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Set up a Scan to FTP Profile
- We recommend using the latest version of the following web browsers:
- Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Google Chrome™ for Windows
- Safari, Firefox, and Google Chrome™ for Mac
- Google Chrome™ for Android™
- Safari and Google Chrome™ for iOS
- Ensure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled, regardless of which browser you use.
- Start your web browser.
- Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is your machine's IP address).
For example:
https://192.168.1.2
- If required, type the password in the Login field, and then click Login.
The default password to manage this machine’s settings is located on the back of the machine and marked "Pwd". Change the default password by following the on-screen instructions when you first log in. - In the left navigation bar, click .If the left navigation bar is not visible, start navigating from
. - Select the FTP option, and then click Submit.
- In the left navigation bar, click .
- Select the profile you want to set up or change.
Using the following characters: ?, /, \, ", :, <, >, | or * may cause a sending error.
Option
Description
Profile Name
Type a name for this server profile (up to 15 alphanumeric characters). The machine will display this name on the LCD.
Host Address
Type the Host Address (for example: ftp.example.com; up to 64 characters) or the IP address (for example: 192.23.56.189).
Port Number
Change the Port Number setting used to access the FTP server. The default setting is port 21. In most cases this setting does not need to be changed.
Username
Type a user name (up to 32 characters) of a user that has permission to write data to the FTP server.
Password
Type the password (up to 32 characters) associated with the user name you entered in the Username field. Type the password again in the Retype password field.
SSL/TLS
Set the SSL/TLS option to scan securely using SSL/TLS communication. Change the CA Certificate setting, if needed.
Store Directory
Type the path (up to 60 characters) to the folder on the FTP server where you want to send your scanned data. Do not type a slash mark at the beginning of the path (correct example: brother/abc).
File Name
Select a file name prefix from the preset names provided, or from user-defined names. The file name used for the scanned document will be the file name prefix you select, followed by the last six digits of the flatbed/ADF scanner counter and the file extension (for example: "Estimate_098765.pdf").
Quality
Select a quality setting. If you choose the User Select option, the machine will prompt users to select a setting each time they use the scan profile.
File Type
Select the file type you want to use for the scanned document. If you choose the User Select option, the machine will prompt users to select a setting each time they use the scan profile.
Document Size
Select your document size from the list. This is necessary to make sure the scanned file is the correct size.
If you choose the User Select option, the machine will prompt users to select a setting each time they use the scan profile.
File Size
Select your file size from the list.
If you choose the User Select option, the machine will prompt users to select a setting each time they use the scan profile.
Auto Deskew or ADF Auto Deskew
Select the Auto option to set the machine to correct document skewing automatically as the pages are scanned.
2-sided Scan (MFC-L2885DW/MFC-L2886DW)
Select the Long Edge or Short Edge option to scan both sides of the document, depending on the layout of your original.
Remove Background Colour
Change the amount of background colour that is removed.
Document Separation (MFC-L2861DW/MFC-L2885DW/MFC-L2886DW)
Split a scanned image.
When multiple documents have been scanned, you can split and save the documents separately by using this function.
Brightness
Select the brightness level.
Contrast
Select the contrast level.
Passive Mode
Set the Passive Mode option to off or on depending on your FTP server and network firewall configuration. The default setting is on. In most cases, this setting does not need to be changed.
- Click Submit.