Date:07/02/2012 ID:faq002704_009




Title:
Scan images directly from my Brother machine to a USB Flash memory drive.

Description:

You can use your Brother machine to scan black and white and color documents directly to a USB Flash memory drive.


  • Black and white documents will be stored in the PDF (*.PDF), Secure PDF (*.PDF) or TIFF (*.TIF) file formats.

  • Color documents may be stored in PDF (*.PDF), Secure PDF (*.PDF), JPEG (*.JPG) or XPS (*.XPS) file formats.

  • The default file names are based on the date that you have programmed into your Brother machine.

  • You can change the color, quality, and file name.

Resolution File Format Options
Color 100 dpi PDF / Secure PDF / JPEG / XPS    
Color 200 dpi PDF / Secure PDF / JPEG / XPS
Color 300 dpi PDF / Secure PDF / JPEG / XPS
Color 600 dpi PDF / Secure PDF / JPEG / XPS
Gray 100 dpi PDF / Secure PDF / JPEG / XPS
Gray 200 dpi PDF / Secure PDF / JPEG / XPS
Gray 300 dpi PDF / Secure PDF / JPEG / XPS
B&W 200 dpi PDF / Secure PDF / TIFF
B&W 200x100 dpi     PDF / Secure PDF / TIFF


Scanning directly to a USB Flash memory drive

  1. Insert a USB Flash memory drive into the appropriate slot on the Brother machine.

  2. Do one of the following:

    • Place the document you want to scan in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) face up, top edge first.

    • Place the document you want to scan face down on the flat scanner glass.

  3. Press SCAN to illuminate it.

  4. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Scan to USB.

  5. Press OK.

    • If your machine does not support 2-sided (Duplex) Scan, go to STEP 7.

    • If your machine supports 2-sided (Duplex) Scan, go to STEP 6.

  6. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose the 2-sided (Duplex) Scan setting you want to use and press OK.

    You can choose 1sided, 2sided (L) edge or 2sided (S) edge.

  7. Do one of the following:

    • To start scanning with the existing settings, follow these steps:

      1. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Start Scan.

      2. Press OK.

      3. Go to STEP 14.

    • To change the settings, follow these steps:

      1. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Change Setting.

      2. Press OK.

      3. Go to STEP 8.

  8. Press the Up or Down arrow key to change the resolution you want to use.

    You can choose Color 100 dpi, Color 200 dpi, Color 300 dpi, Color 600 dpi, Gray 100 dpi, Gray 200 dpi, Gray 300 dpi, B&W 200 dpi or B&W 200x100 dpi.

  9. Press OK.

  10. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose the file type you want to use.

    • If you are scanning in color or grayscale, you can choose PDF, Secure PDF, JPEG or XPS.

    • If you are scanning in black & white, you can choose PDF, Secure PDF or TIFF.

Note

If you choose Secure PDF, the machine will ask you to enter a 4-digit password using numbers 1-9 before it starts scanning.
  1. Press OK.

  2. The file name is set automatically, but you can change the first six characters of the name.

    Do one of the following:

    • To use the default file name, go to STEP 13.

    • Use the dial pad or numeric key to enter a new file name.

  3. Press OK.

  4. Press Start to start scanning.

Caution

The machine's LCD displays Scanning while reading the data. DO NOT unplug the power cord or remove the USB Flash memory drive from the machine while it is reading the data. If you do, you could lose your data or damage the USB Flash memory drive.

Changing the default file size

You can program your own default file size setting by following these steps:

  1. Press Menu.

  2. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose General Setup.

  3. Press OK.

  4. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Document Scan.

  5. Press OK.

  6. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose File Size.

  7. Press OK.

  8. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Color or Gray.

  9. Press OK.

  10. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Middle, Large or Small.

    For a higher-quality scan, choose Large.

  11. Press OK.

  12. Press Stop/Exit.

Note

You cannot choose a file size when you scan a document in black and white. Black and white documents will be stored in TIFF format and their data will not be compressed.

Changing the default resolution and file type

To change the default resolution and file type, follow these steps:

  1. Press Menu.

  2. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose USB Direct I/F.

  3. Press OK.

  4. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Scan to USB.

  5. Press OK.

  6. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Resolution.

  7. Press OK.

  8. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose a resolution.

    You can choose Color 100 dpi, Color 200 dpi, Color 300 dpi, Color 600 dpi, Gray 100 dpi, Gray 200 dpi, Gray 300 dpi, B&W 200 dpi or B&W 200x100 dpi.

  9. Press OK.

  10. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose a file type.

    • If you chose Color or Grayscale in STEP 8, you can choose PDF, Secure PDF, JPEG or XPS.

    • If you chose B&W in STEP 8, you can choose PDF, Secure PDF or TIFF.

  11. Press OK.

  12. Press Stop/Exit.

Changing the default file name

To change the default file name, follow these steps:

  1. Press Menu.

  2. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose USB Direct I/F.

  3. Press OK.

  4. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Scan to USB.

  5. Press OK.

  6. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose File Name.

  7. Press OK.

  8. Use the dial pad or numeric key to enter a file name.

    • The file name can be up to six characters long.

    • You cannot use a space for the first character.

  9. Press OK.

  10. Press Stop/Exit.

Understanding the error messages

Once you are familiar with the errors that can occur while you are using Scan to USB, you can easily identify and troubleshoot any problems.

  • Protected Device: This message will appear if the USB Flash memory drive's protect switch is on.

  • Rename the File: This message will appear if there is already a file on the USB Flash memory drive with the same name as the file you are trying to save.

  • Too Many Files: This message will appear if there are too many files stored on the USB Flash memory drive.

  • Unusable Device: This message will appear if the Brother machine does not support your USB Flash memory drive.
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Related Models

DCP-8080DN, DCP-8085DN, MFC-8480DN, MFC-8680DN, MFC-8690DW, MFC-8890DW

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