Scanning a document into the PC

There are two ways to scan a whole page. You can either use the ADF (automatic document feeder) or the scanner glass.

If you want to scan and then crop a portion of a page after pre-scanning the document, you must scan using the scanner glass. (See Pre-Scanning and cropping a portion using the scanner glass.)

Scanning a document using the ADF (Available for ADF models)

Load your document.

Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the Scanner dialog box.

1.	Profile
2.	Source
3.	Paper size
4.	Color format
5.	File type
6.	Resolution
7.	Brightness
8.	Contrast

Note

By default, the scanner resolution can be set to a maximum of 1200 dpi.

If you want to scan at higher resolutions, use the Brother Scanner Utility. (See Brother Scanner Utility.)

Click the Scan button in the Scan dialog box.

The machine starts scanning the document.

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Pre-Scanning and cropping a portion using the scanner glass

The Preview button is used to preview an image for cropping any unwanted portions from the image. When you are satisfied with the preview, click the Scan button in the Scan dialog box to scan the image.

Put the document face down on the scanner glass.

Choose Flatbed in the Source drop-down list. Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the Scanner dialog box.

1.	Profile
2.	Source
3.	Color format
4.	File type
5.	Resolution
6.	Brightness
7.	Contrast
8.	Scanning area

Note

If your machine has no Auto Document Feeder (ADF), you do not need to specify the Source.

Click Preview.

The whole image is scanned into the PC and appears in the scanning area (8).

Press and hold down the left mouse button and drag it over the portion you want to scan.

Click the Scan button in the Scan dialog box.

The machine starts scanning the document.

This time only the chosen area of the document appears in your application window.

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