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Scan Documents as a Single PDF File

Combine multiple pages into a single PDF document.
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  • To scan from your machine:

    • You must select your machine using Brother iPrint&Scan.

    • Use Brother iPrint&Scan to change scan settings, such as the file type and file storage location.

    For more information, see Related Information: Change the Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan.

  • To scan from your computer:

    See Related Information: Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac).

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When scanning multiple pages to a PDF file, set the file type on your machine to [PDF Multi-Page].
  1. Load your document.
  2. Press [Scan]>[to PC]>[to File].
  3. If the machine is connected over the network, select the computer name where you want to send data.
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    If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN for the computer, enter the four-digit PIN on the LCD, and then press [OK].

  4. To change the settings, press image[Options], and then select the scan settings you want to change. If you use the default settings, skip this step.
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    Available options may differ depending on your model and settings.
    • [2-sided Scan]
    • [Scan Settings]
    • [Colour Setting]
    • [Resolution]
    • [File Type]
    • [Document Size]
    • [Brightness]
    • [Contrast]
    • [Auto Deskew]
    • [Skip Blank Page]
    • [Skip Blank Page Sensitivity]
    • [Remove Background Colour]
    • [Margin Settings]
    • [Moire Reduction]
    • [Colour/Grey TIFF Compress]
    • [B&W TIFF Compress]
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    • To change scan settings, a computer with the Brother iPrint&Scan software installed must be connected to your machine.

    • If your machine displays the [OK] button, press [OK].

    • To save the settings as a shortcut, press [Save as Shortcut].

  5. Press [Start].
    The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the touchscreen instructions to complete the scanning job.
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