+1-888-966-6097 How to Scan from Brother Printer to Computer

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Brother printers are known for their reliable printing, scanning, copying, and faxing features. If you own a Brother all-in-one printer, you might want to scan important documents, photos, or forms directly to your computer. Fortunately, Brother makes it simple — whether you’re using Windows or Mac. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about how to scan from a Brother printer to a computer.

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<b data-start=”605″ data-end=”637″>What You Need Before Scanning

Before you begin scanning, make sure you have the following:

<strong data-start=”703″ data-end=”748″>Brother All-in-One Printer with a scanner.

<strong data-start=”752″ data-end=”803″>Printer drivers and scanning software installed (like Brother iPrint&Scan or ControlCenter4).

A working <strong data-start=”862″ data-end=”889″>USB or Wi-Fi connection between your printer and computer.

The document or photo you want to scan.

If you haven’t installed the printer driver, download it from the official <strong data-start=”1043″ data-end=”1070″>Brother support website and follow the installation instructions.

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<b data-start=”1119″ data-end=”1170″>Methods to Scan from Brother Printer to Computer

You can scan documents to your computer from a Brother printer using several methods:

<b data-start=”1259″ data-end=”1323″>1. <strong data-start=”1266″ data-end=”1321″>Using the Brother ControlCenter4 Software (Windows)
<b data-start=”1324″ data-end=”1382″>2. <strong data-start=”1331″ data-end=”1380″>Using Brother iPrint&Scan App (Windows & Mac)
<b data-start=”1383″ data-end=”1427″>3. <strong data-start=”1390″ data-end=”1427″>Using the Printer’s Control Panel

Let’s explain each of these methods step-by-step.

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<b data-start=”1485″ data-end=”1541″>Method 1: Scan Using Brother ControlCenter4 (Windows)

<strong data-start=”1543″ data-end=”1569″>Brother ControlCenter4 is an easy-to-use software that comes with your Brother printer drivers.

<b data-start=”1644″ data-end=”1654″>Steps:

<strong data-start=”1658″ data-end=”1680″>Load Your Document

Open your printer’s scanner cover.

Place your document <strong data-start=”1746″ data-end=”1780″>face-down on the scanner glass or load it into the <strong data-start=”1801″ data-end=”1836″>automatic document feeder (ADF) if available.

<strong data-start=”1855″ data-end=”1878″>Open ControlCenter4

Click <strong data-start=”1890″ data-end=”1899″>Start on your computer.

Go to <strong data-start=”1929″ data-end=”1960″>Brother > Brother Utilities.

Open <strong data-start=”1972″ data-end=”1990″>ControlCenter4.

<strong data-start=”1996″ data-end=”2018″>Select Scan Option

In ControlCenter4, click the <strong data-start=”2053″ data-end=”2061″>Scan tab.

Choose from options like:

<strong data-start=”2105″ data-end=”2114″>Image — for pictures.

<strong data-start=”2138″ data-end=”2146″>File — to save as PDF, JPEG, or other formats.

<strong data-start=”2196″ data-end=”2203″>OCR — to convert scanned text into editable text.

<strong data-start=”2257″ data-end=”2267″>E-mail — to scan and attach the file to an email.

<strong data-start=”2315″ data-end=”2334″>Adjust Settings

Select your preferred <strong data-start=”2362″ data-end=”2401″>resolution, color format, scan type, and <strong data-start=”2407″ data-end=”2434″>file destination folder.

<strong data-start=”2440″ data-end=”2458″>Start Scanning

Click <strong data-start=”2470″ data-end=”2478″>Scan.

The document will be scanned and saved in your specified folder.

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<b data-start=”2556″ data-end=”2619″>Method 2: Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan App (Windows & Mac)

<strong data-start=”2621″ data-end=”2644″>Brother iPrint&Scan is a free app available for Windows and Mac that makes scanning quick and easy.

<b data-start=”2726″ data-end=”2736″>Steps:

<strong data-start=”2740″ data-end=”2771″>Install Brother iPrint&Scan

Download it from the Brother website.

Install and open the application.

<strong data-start=”2858″ data-end=”2881″>Select Your Printer

Ensure your computer and printer are on the <strong data-start=”2931″ data-end=”2947″>same network.

Choose your Brother printer from the device list.

<strong data-start=”3008″ data-end=”3030″>Load Your Document

Place your document on the scanner glass or in the ADF.

<strong data-start=”3096″ data-end=”3117″>Scan the Document

Click <strong data-start=”3129″ data-end=”3137″>Scan in the app.

Adjust settings such as <strong data-start=”3179″ data-end=”3237″>color, resolution, file format, and destination folder.

Click <strong data-start=”3250″ data-end=”3264″>Start Scan.

<strong data-start=”3270″ data-end=”3295″>Save the Scanned File

Once scanning is complete, you can <strong data-start=”3336″ data-end=”3355″>rename and save the file on your computer.

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<b data-start=”3389″ data-end=”3440″>Method 3: Scan Using the Printer’s Control Panel

Many Brother all-in-one printers allow you to initiate a scan directly from the printer’s <strong data-start=”3532″ data-end=”3549″>control panel.

<b data-start=”3552″ data-end=”3562″>Steps:

<strong data-start=”3566″ data-end=”3587″>Load the Document

Place your document face-down on the scanner glass or into the ADF.

<strong data-start=”3665″ data-end=”3689″>Access the Scan Menu

On your printer’s screen, press <strong data-start=”3727″ data-end=”3735″>Scan.

<strong data-start=”3741″ data-end=”3762″>Select Scan to PC

Choose <strong data-start=”3775″ data-end=”3789″>Scan to PC or <strong data-start=”3793″ data-end=”3809″>Scan to File.

If prompted, select your computer name from the list.

<strong data-start=”3874″ data-end=”3894″>Select File Type

Choose the file format you want: <strong data-start=”3933″ data-end=”3962″>PDF, JPEG, TIFF, or other.

<strong data-start=”3968″ data-end=”3986″>Start Scanning

Press <strong data-start=”3998″ data-end=”4007″>Start or <strong data-start=”4011″ data-end=”4017″>OK.

The printer will scan the document and send it to your computer’s designated folder.

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<b data-start=”4115″ data-end=”4150″>Tips for Better Scanning Results

<strong data-start=”4154″ data-end=”4181″>Clean the scanner glass regularly to avoid smudges and dust marks on scanned images.

Use a <strong data-start=”4251″ data-end=”4291″>higher resolution (300 DPI or above) for scanning photographs or detailed documents.

For large documents, use the <strong data-start=”4371″ data-end=”4378″>ADF to scan multiple pages into one file.

Make sure your <strong data-start=”4434″ data-end=”4460″>Wi-Fi signal is stable when scanning over a wireless network.

Keep your <strong data-start=”4512″ data-end=”4561″>Brother drivers and scanning software updated for optimal performance.

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<b data-start=”4593″ data-end=”4623″>Where to Find Scanned Files

By default:

ControlCenter4 scans are saved in <strong data-start=”4674″ data-end=”4725″>C:\Users[YourName]\Documents\Scanned Documents

iPrint&Scan allows you to choose the destination folder before saving.

From the printer control panel, scans are usually saved in the default Documents folder unless set otherwise.

You can always change these default folders within the app or software settings.

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<b data-start=”4999″ data-end=”5012″>Conclusion

Scanning documents and photos from your Brother printer to your computer is a simple process once you have the right setup and software installed. Whether you prefer using the <strong data-start=”5190″ data-end=”5216″>Brother ControlCenter4, <strong data-start=”5218″ data-end=”5237″>iPrint&Scan app, or scanning directly from the <strong data-start=”5269″ data-end=”5296″>printer’s control panel, this guide covers all the essential steps. Regular maintenance, software updates, and proper scanning techniques will ensure you get high-quality scans every time.