Scanning

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

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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.

a Put the document face down on the scanner glass.

b Choose Flatbed in the Paper source drop-down list (1).

Note

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

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1Paper source

2Picture type

3Adjust the quality of the scanned picture

4Scanning area

c Choose the picture type (2).

d Click Preview.

The whole image is scanned into the PC and appears in the scanning area (4).

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