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Home > Table of Contents Table of Contents Before You Use Your Brother Machine ............................................................................................... 1 Definitions of Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Trademarks ....................................................................................................................................................
Home > Table of Contents Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) .............................................................................................. 77 Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac)............................................................................. 78 Scan Using Apple Image Capture (ICA Driver) .................................................................................. 81 Network .......................................................................................
Home > Table of Contents Supplies............................................................................................................................................ 177 Check Supplies Replacement Cycle ................................................................................................ 178 Replace the Pick Up Roller .............................................................................................................. 180 Replace the Separation Pad ...............................
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine Before You Use Your Brother Machine • Definitions of Notes • Trademarks • Important Note 1
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Definitions of Notes Definitions of Notes We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide: CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries. IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Trademarks Trademarks Brother is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Mac, Safari, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and macOS and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Important Note Important Note • The latest manuals are available on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com/manuals. Select your model to download your model's other manuals. • Check support.brother.com for Brother driver and software updates. • To keep your machine performance up to date, check support.brother.com for the latest firmware upgrade. Otherwise, some of your machine's functions may not be available.
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine Introduction to Your Brother Machine • About This Machine • Set Up Your Scanner • Control Panel Overview • Touchscreen LCD Overview • USB Port and Cable Overview 5
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > About This Machine About This Machine 2 1 3 4 5 6 13 4 9 12 11 7 10 8 1. Document Support Arms 2. Top Cover 3. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 4. Paper Guides 5. Front Cover 6. Feed Selector 7. Touchscreen LCD (ADS-1700W) 8. Control Panel 9. Card Slot 10. Security Slot 11. AC Adapter Connector 12. USB 2.0 Port (for connecting a USB flash drive) 13. Micro USB 2.0/3.
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Set Up Your Scanner Set Up Your Scanner 1. Open the Top Cover (1) and push the flap of the Top Cover (2) firmly back until it sets into place. 2 1 2. Lift the Paper Guides (1) and the Document Support Arms (2). 2 1 1 CAUTION Do not use the ADF as a handle to carry the scanner.
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Control Panel Overview Control Panel Overview ADS-1200 1 6 5 4 2 3 1. Error Indicator (with LED) Blinks when the machine detects an error. 2. (Power On/Off) (with LED) Press to turn the machine on. Press and hold 3. to turn the machine off. (Scan to PC) Press to scan to the computer. Install a scanning application (for example, Brother iPrint&Scan) and configure the settings within the application before scanning from the machine. 4.
ADS-1700W 6 1. 5 4 3 2 1 (Power On/Off) (with LED) Press to turn the machine on. Press and hold to turn the machine off. The touchscreen displays [Shutting Down] and stays on for a few seconds before turning off. 2. (Back) Press to go back to the previous screen or menu. 3. (Home Button) Press to return to the Home Screen and Ready Mode. 4. (Stop) Press to stop or cancel your current action and return to Ready Mode. 5.
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Touchscreen LCD Overview Touchscreen LCD Overview Related Models: ADS-1700W Home Screens There are three Home screens that you can access by pressing d or c. The following screens display the machine’s status when the machine is idle: Home Screen 1 1 2 3 5 4 Home Screen 1 provides access to Scan to PC, Scan to Workflow, and Scan to Network operations.
1. [to PC] Press to access the Scan to PC function. 2. [to Workflow] Press to access the Scan to Workflow function. Settings must be configured in iPrint&Scan in advance. 3. [to Network] Press to access the Scan to Network function. 4. (Wireless Status) A four-level indicator on the Ready Mode screen displays the current wireless signal strength when using a wireless connection. 0 1 2 Max You can configure wireless settings by pressing the Wireless Status button. 5.
• The warning icon appears when there is an error or maintenance message; press to return to Ready Mode. • This product adopts the font of ARPHIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Auto Start Scan The Auto Start Scan feature allows you to start scanning automatically as soon a document is placed in the ADF. To use Auto Start Scan, you must first create an Auto Start Scan Shortcut and then enable the Auto Start Scan setting in General Setup: 1. Press [Shortcuts]. 2. Press d once to display [Auto Start Scan].
Related Information • Introduction to Your Brother Machine • Configure Scan to Workflow Settings Using Brother iPrint&Scan 13
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > USB Port and Cable Overview USB Port and Cable Overview Your machine has a Micro USB port for connecting to a computer. You must purchase the correct USB cable (micro USB 3.0). This USB cable is included with some models. A micro USB 2.0 cable can also be used to connect to a computer with the same port. • (ADS-1200) Bus Power Mode is not available when using the micro USB 2.0 cable.
Home > Paper Handling Paper Handling • Document Specifications • Load Documents 15
Home > Paper Handling > Document Specifications Document Specifications • Acceptable Documents • Unacceptable Documents • Carrier Sheet Recommendations • Notes for Using Carrier Sheets 16
Home > Paper Handling > Document Specifications > Acceptable Documents Acceptable Documents Do not load documents of varying page thickness or paper quality at the same time. Standard Paper Width 51 to 215.9 mm Length Single Paper: 51 mm to 863 mm Multiple Paper: 70 mm to 297 mm Weight 51.8 g/㎡ to 128 g/㎡ (Plain Paper, Long Paper) 128 g/㎡ to 200 g/㎡ (Thick Paper) Thickness 0.08 mm to 0.14mm To scan thinner documents, use the Carrier Sheet (not included).
Home > Paper Handling > Document Specifications > Unacceptable Documents Unacceptable Documents The following types of documents may not be scanned successfully: • Documents with a carbon sheet attached • Documents written in pencil • Documents of uneven thickness, such as envelopes • Documents with large wrinkles or curls • Documents that use tracing paper • Documents that use coated paper • Photographs (photographic paper) • Documents printed on perforated paper • Documents printed on un
Home > Paper Handling > Document Specifications > Unacceptable Documents > Area Not to be Perforated Area Not to be Perforated An error may occur if your document has punched holes in the area shaded in light blue in the following figure: 1 1 7 2 6 5 3 4 1. 27.5 mm 2. Top 3. Bottom 4. Centre 5. Feed direction 6. Front side 7. Reference point This condition applies when the document is set in the centre of the Pick Up Roller.
Home > Paper Handling > Document Specifications > Carrier Sheet Recommendations Carrier Sheet Recommendations Brother recommends using a Carrier Sheet (not included) to scan the following documents: • Documents with a carbon sheet attached • Documents written in pencil • Documents narrower than 51 mm • Documents shorter than 70 mm • Pages thinner than 0.
Home > Paper Handling > Document Specifications > Notes for Using Carrier Sheets Notes for Using Carrier Sheets • To avoid document jams, do not load the Carrier Sheet (not included) upside down. See the instructions printed on the Carrier Sheet itself for more information. • To avoid document jams, do not put several small documents into the Carrier Sheet at the same time. Insert only one document into the Carrier Sheet at a time.
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents Load Documents The ADF can hold up to 20 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use 80 g/㎡ paper and always fan the pages before placing them in the ADF. IMPORTANT • Make sure documents with ink or correction fluid are completely dry. • DO NOT pull on the document while it is feeding. • DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, paper-clipped, pasted, or taped. • DO NOT use cardboard or fabric.
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Standard Size Documents Load Standard Size Documents 1. Gently adjust the Paper Guides (1) to fit the width of your document. 1 2. Fan the pages several times along both the long edge and the short edge. 3. Align the edges of the pages. 4. Position the pages so that the leading edges are aligned at a slight angle in the feed direction. 5. Slide the Feed Selector to the left and confirm that it is in ADF Mode.
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Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Business Cards Load Business Cards 1. Gently adjust the Paper Guides (1) to fit the width of your document. 1 2. Slide the Feed Selector to the left and confirm that it is in ADF Mode. Place the card, face down, top edge first in the ADF between the Paper Guides until you feel it touch the inside of the machine. • You can load only one business card at a time. • The Card Slot reader is not designed to scan business cards.
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load a Plastic Card Load a Plastic Card 1. Open the Top Cover and slide the Feed Selector to the right. 2. Insert the plastic card into the Card Slot (1) face up and bottom edge first, according to the guidelines. The card is fed into the machine. 1 • Do not load plastic cards into the ADF. • Load plastic card lengthwise or short edge first. • Load only one plastic card at a time. • Certain types of plastic cards may be scratched when scanned.
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Documents Longer than Standard Size Load Documents Longer than Standard Size Make sure documents with ink or correction fluid are completely dry. 1. Gently adjust the Paper Guides (1) to fit the width of your document. 1 2. Slide the Feed Selector to the left and confirm that it is in ADF Mode. Place your document, face down, top edge first in the ADF between the Paper Guides until you feel it touch the inside of the machine.
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Non-standard Size Documents Load Non-standard Size Documents Make sure documents with ink or correction fluid are completely dry. 1. Fold your document in half and insert it into the Carrier Sheet (not included). a b a. Document is Face Down b. Carrier Sheet Header is Face Up Set the Paper document in the centre of the Carrier Sheet and align the top of the document with the top of the Carrier Sheet. 2.
To reduce the white space in the centre of a scanned page, position the folded edge of the original document close to the edge of the Carrier Sheet.
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Receipts, Clippings, Photos, and Other Documents Load Receipts, Clippings, Photos, and Other Documents Make sure documents with ink or correction fluid are completely dry. 1. Insert the document into the Carrier Sheet (not included). • Set the Paper document in the centre of the Carrier Sheet and align the top of the document with the top of the Carrier Sheet.
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Home > Scan Scan • Before Scanning • Scan Using Bus Power Mode • Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine • Scan from Your Computer (Windows) • Scan from Your Computer (Mac) 32
Home > Scan > Before Scanning Before Scanning Before scanning, confirm the following: • Make sure you have installed the scanner driver. To install the scanner driver, see the Quick Setup Guide. • If your Brother machine is connected via a USB cable, make sure the interface cable is physically secure. When using the wireless feature, make sure the scanner is turned on and is connected to the same network as your computer.
Home > Scan > Scan Using Bus Power Mode Scan Using Bus Power Mode Related Models: ADS-1200 In Bus Power mode, the machine can be powered from a computer's USB port, allowing you to scan in locations where no electrical socket is available. • Bus Power Mode is not supported when using a micro USB 2.0 cable, a micro USB 3.0 cable is required. • Bus Power Mode is not supported when using the wireless network. • Scanning speed will be slower in Bus Power Mode.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine • Save Scanned Documents on Your Computer • Save Scanned Documents Using Scan to Workflow Function • Save Scanned Documents to a USB Flash Drive • Send Scanned Data to an Email Server • Set Up the Address Book • Scan to FTP • Scan to SFTP • Scan to Network • Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) • Scan Options Using the Touchscreen • Restrict Sc
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Save Scanned Documents on Your Computer Save Scanned Documents on Your Computer >> ADS-1200 >> ADS-1700W ADS-1200 Use Brother iPrint&Scan to change scan settings, such as resolution, file size or scan type. Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download the latest application. 1. Load your document. 2. Press (Scan to PC) on the control panel. The machine starts scanning.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Save Scanned Documents Using Scan to Workflow Function Save Scanned Documents Using Scan to Workflow Function Related Models: ADS-1700W It is necessary to set up the Scan to Workflow settings using Brother iPrint&Scan (for Windows and Mac) in advance. 1. Load your document. 2. Press d or c to display [to Workflow], and press it. 3. Select the destination where you want to save your scanned documents.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Save Scanned Documents to a USB Flash Drive Save Scanned Documents to a USB Flash Drive To avoid damaging the drive or the data stored on the USB flash drive, DO NOT remove it while the machine is scanning to it. >> ADS-1200 >> ADS-1700W ADS-1200 To change scan settings, such as resolution, file size, or scan type, follow the steps below. 1.
Mac 3. Click OK to close the Remote Setup window. 4. Insert a USB flash drive into the machine. 5. Load your document. 6. Press (Scan to USB) on the control panel. The machine starts scanning, and then the scanned data is saved on the USB flash drive. ADS-1700W • To change scan settings, such as resolution, file size, or scan type, follow the steps below. • This procedure explains how to change the settings each time you scan documents.
• [Edge Fill For Plastic Card] • [Skip Blank Page] • [Advanced Settings] • [Set New Default] • [Factory Reset] • [Set New Default] • [Factory Reset] • To configure other settings, press [Advanced Settings]. • To save the settings as a shortcut, press [Save as Shortcut].
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Send Scanned Data to an Email Server Send Scanned Data to an Email Server Related Models: ADS-1700W Before using this feature, you must first configure your Email Server settings using Web Based Management. See Related Information:Send an Email Securely. 1. Load your document. 2. Press d or c to display [to Email Server], and press it. 3. Do one of the following to enter the destination email address: • Manually enter the email address.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Send Scanned Data to an Email Server > Use TX Verification Mail Use TX Verification Mail Related Models: ADS-1700W Use TX Verification Mail to request notification from the destination computer that your email was received and processed. Use Web Based Management to turn the verification feature on.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Set Up the Address Book Set Up the Address Book Related Models: ADS-1700W The Address Book feature lets you select an email address to send the scanned data directly. Configure the Address Book using Remote Setup or Web Based Management.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Set Up the Address Book > Register an Email Address Using Remote Setup Register an Email Address Using Remote Setup Related Models: ADS-1700W You can register up to 300 email addresses and enter a name for each address. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows Click Brother Utilities on your desktop, and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected).
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Set Up the Address Book > Register an Email Address Using Web Based Management Register an Email Address Using Web Based Management Related Models: ADS-1700W You can register up to 300 email addresses and enter a name for each address. 1. Start your web browser. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address). For example: https://192.168.1.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Scan to FTP Scan to FTP Related Models: ADS-1700W Scan documents directly to an FTP server when you need to share the scanned information. For added convenience, configure different profiles to save your favourite Scan to FTP destinations.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Scan to FTP > Set up a Scan to FTP Profile Set up a Scan to FTP Profile Related Models: ADS-1700W Set up a Scan to FTP Profile to scan and upload the scanned data directly to an FTP location. We recommend using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8/10/11 for Windows or Safari 8.0 for Mac. Make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use.
12. Click the Quality drop-down list, and then select a quality setting. When Auto is selected, you can adjust the detection level of colour from the Auto Color detect adjust drop-down list. 13. Click the File Type drop-down list, and then select the file type you want to use for the scanned document. 14. Click the Document Size drop-down list, and then select your document size from the list. This is necessary to make sure the scanned file is the correct size. 15.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Scan to FTP > Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server Related Models: ADS-1700W 1. Load your document. 2. Press d or c to display [to FTP/SFTP], and press it. 3. Press a or b to select one of the FTP server profiles listed. 4. If the Scan to FTP profile is not complete, press [Options].
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Scan to SFTP Scan to SFTP Related Models: ADS-1700W Scan documents directly to an SFTP server when you need to share the scanned information. For added convenience, configure different profiles to save your favourite Scan to SFTP destinations.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Scan to SFTP > Set up a Scan to SFTP Profile Set up a Scan to SFTP Profile Related Models: ADS-1700W Set up a Scan to SFTP Profile to scan and upload the scanned data directly to an SFTP location. We recommend using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8/10/11 for Windows or Safari 8.0 for Mac. Make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use.
11. Do one of the following: • If you have selected Password, type the password (up to 33 characters) associated with the user name you typed in the Username field. Type the password again in the Retype password field. • If you have selected Public Key, select the authentication type from the Client Key Pair drop-down list. 12. Select the authentication type from the Server Public Key drop-down list. 13.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Scan to SFTP > Upload Scanned Data to an SFTP Server Upload Scanned Data to an SFTP Server Related Models: ADS-1700W 1. Load your document. 2. Press d or c to display [to FTP/SFTP], and press it. 3. Press a or b to select one of the SFTP server profiles listed. 4. If the Scan to SFTP profile is not complete, press [Options].
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network Scan to Network • Set up a Scan to Network Profile • Upload Scanned Data to a Mapped Network Drive (CIFS) Server 54
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network > Set up a Scan to Network Profile Set up a Scan to Network Profile Related Models: ADS-1700W Set up a Scan to Network Profile to scan and upload scanned data directly to a folder on a Mapped Network Drive (CIFS) server. We recommend using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8/10/11 for Windows or Safari 8.0 for Mac. Make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use.
15. Select On from the Skip Blank Page option, to remove blank pages of the document from the scanning results. 16. Click the Skip Blank Page sensitivity drop-down list, and then select a sensitivity level. 17. Turn On the 2-sided Scan setting to scan both sides of the document. 18. Click the Brightness drop-down list, and then select the brightness level. 19. Click the Contrast drop-down list, and then select the contrast level. 20. Select On from the Continuous Scan option to continue scanning. 21.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network > Upload Scanned Data to a Mapped Network Drive (CIFS) Server Upload Scanned Data to a Mapped Network Drive (CIFS) Server Related Models: ADS-1700W To upload scanned data directly to a folder on a Mapped Network Drive (CIFS) server, you must set up a Scan to Network Profile. 1. Load your document. 2. Press d or c to display [to Network], and press it. 3. Press a or b to select one of the Network server profiles listed.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) The Web Services protocol enables Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 users to scan using a Brother machine on the network. You must install the driver via Web Services.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) > Use Web Services to Install Drivers Used for Scanning (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) Use Web Services to Install Drivers Used for Scanning (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) Related Models: ADS-1700W Use Web Services to monitor scanners on the network. • Make sure you have installed the Brother software and drivers.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) > Scan Using Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) Scan Using Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) Related Models: ADS-1700W If you have installed the driver for scanning via Web Services, you can access the Web Services scanning menu on your Brother machine's LCD.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) > Configure Scan Settings for Web Services Configure Scan Settings for Web Services Related Models: ADS-1700W 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 10 Click > Windows System > Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click View devices and printers. • Windows 8 Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Scan Options Using the Touchscreen Scan Options Using the Touchscreen Related Models: ADS-1700W To change scan settings, press [Options]. Option Description 2-sided Scan When using 2-sided scanning, select 2-sided Scan: Long Edge so the layout of the data file’s pages matches your original. Scan Type Select the scan type for your document.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Functions on Your Brother Machine > Restrict Scan Functions from External Devices Restrict Scan Functions from External Devices Related Models: ADS-1700W This feature allows you to restrict scan functions from external devices. When you restrict scan functions from external devices, an error message appears on the device and users cannot use those scan functions. We recommend using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8/10/11 for Windows or Safari 8.0 for Mac.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) Scan from Your Computer (Windows) There are several ways you can use your computer to scan documents on your Brother machine. Use the software applications provided by Brother, or use your favourite scanning application.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14 or Other Windows Applications Scan Using Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14 or Other Windows Applications You can use the Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14 application, which is included in the scanner driver, for scanning. For detailed instructions on using each application, click the application's Help menu, and then click Getting Started Guide in the Help ribbon. The instructions for scanning in these steps are for Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14.
8. Adjust the settings in the Scanner Setup dialog box, if needed. 9. Click the Document Size drop-down list, and then select your document size. 10. Click PreScan to preview your image and crop unwanted portions before scanning. 11. Click Start. The machine starts scanning.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14 or Other Windows Applications > TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows) TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows) • Note that the item names and assignable values will vary depending on the machine. • Load only one document per scanning sequence when Long Paper or Carrier Sheet Mode is selected. 1. Scan Select the Photo, Web, or Text option depending on the type of document you want to scan.
3. Scan Type Select from a range of scan colour depths. • Auto Automatically detects whether the document uses colour and generates a scanned image of it. For documents that mix colour and monochrome pages, colour pages will be scanned in Colour mode, while monochrome pages will be scanned in Black & White mode. • Black & White Use for text or line art images. • Grey (Error Diffusion) Use for photographic images or graphics.
• Auto Deskew Set the machine to correct document skewing automatically. - Auto Deskew feature is automatically set to On if you select Auto for the Document Size. - (ADS-1200) Auto Deskew is not available for scanning at resolutions greater than 400 x 400 dpi. • Detect End of Page Detects the end of page and automatically adjusts the size of a page when the length of the document is shorter than the Document Size selected.
- Edge Emphasis Make the characters of the original sharper. The following items can be selected when scanning colour or grey images: - Colour Tone Adjustment - Edge Emphasis • B&W Image Quality - B&W Threshold Adjustment This setting allows you to adjust the image quality when scanning in Black & White mode. Larger values increase the amount of black in the scanned image, while smaller values increase the amount of white.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Fax and Scan Scan Using Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Fax and Scan Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Fax and Scan applications are other options that you can use for scanning. These applications use the WIA scanner driver. 1. Load your document. 2. Launch your scanning application. Do one of the following: • Windows Photo Gallery (Windows 7) Click File > Import from Camera or Scanner.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Fax and Scan > WIA Driver Settings (Windows) WIA Driver Settings (Windows) 1. Paper source You can select Document Feeder only. 2. Picture Type (Image Type) Select Color picture, Grayscale picture, Black and white picture or text, or Custom Settings for the type of document you want to scan. To change advanced settings, click the Adjust the quality of the scanned picture link.
1. Brightness Set the Brightness level by moving the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again. 2. Contrast Increase or decrease the Contrast level by moving the slider to the right or left. An increase emphasises dark and light areas of the image, while a decrease reveals more details in grey areas.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Nuance™ Power PDF Scan Using Nuance™ Power PDF You can use the Nuance™ Power PDF application for scanning. It converts the scanned PDF data into other formats including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, images and more. If you are asked to enter the serial number when installing the software, check the label attached to the scanner. See the Nuance™ Power PDF Help menu for more information.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows) Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows) Use Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows to scan from your computer. Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download the latest application. 1. Start Brother iPrint&Scan. Do one of the following: • Windows 10 Click • > Brother > Brother iPrint&Scan. Windows 8 Click Brother iPrint&Scan.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) Scan from Your Computer (Mac) There are several ways you can use your Mac to scan documents on your Brother machine. Use the software applications provided by Brother or your favourite scanning application.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) Use Brother iPrint&Scan for Mac to scan from your computer. Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the App Store. 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications, and then double-click the iPrint&Scan icon. The Brother iPrint&Scan screen appears. 2.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac) Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac) You can scan using TWAIN-compliant applications. For more information about the scanning procedure, see the manual for your application. 1. Start your graphics application, and then select the scan operation. The scanner setup dialog box appears. 2. Adjust the settings in the Scanner Setup dialog box, if needed. 3.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac) > TWAIN Driver Settings (Mac) TWAIN Driver Settings (Mac) The options and settings available vary depending on the machine. 1. Resolution Select a scanning resolution from the Resolution pop-up menu. Higher resolutions produce a finer scanned image but consume more memory and increase transfer time. 2. Scan Type Select from a range of scan colour depths. • Black & White Use for text or line art images.
3. Document Size Select the exact size of your document from a selection of preset scan sizes. If you select Custom, you can specify the document size. 4. Adjust Image Click the Adjust Image button for adjusting the image. • Brightness Set the Brightness level by moving the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image.If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using Apple Image Capture (ICA Driver) Scan Using Apple Image Capture (ICA Driver) You can scan a document using the ICA driver. Download and install the ICA driver from Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. You can also scan directly using the Image Capture application.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using Apple Image Capture (ICA Driver) > Scan Using Apple Image Capture Scan Using Apple Image Capture 1. Launch the Image Capture application. 2. Select the machine from the list on the left side of the screen. If you connected the Brother machine to your Mac with a USB cable, you will see the machine in the DEVICES area. If connected via a network, you will see it in the SHARED area. 3. Load your document. 4. Select the size of your document. 5.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using Apple Image Capture (ICA Driver) > ICA Driver Settings ICA Driver Settings To adjust image capture settings, click Show Details. Item names and assignable values may vary depending on the machine. 1. Kind Allows you to select from Color, Black&White, or Text. 2. Resolution Specifies the document resolution you want. 3. Scan Size/Size Specifies the paper size of the document. 4. Orientation Specifies the orientation of the document. 5.
Kind Configurable Settings Color Brightness, Tint, Temperature, Saturation Black&White Brightness, Contrast Text Threshold Related Information • Scan Using Apple Image Capture (ICA Driver) 84
Home > Network Network • Supported Basic Network Features • Network Management Software and Utilities • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network • Advanced Network Features • Technical Information for Advanced Users 85
Home > Network > Supported Basic Network Features Supported Basic Network Features Related Models: ADS-1700W The machine supports various features depending on the operating system. Use this table to see which network features and connections are supported by each operating system. Operating Systems Windows 7 (SP1) Windows 8 Windows Server 2008 R2 (SP1)/2012/2012 R2/2016 Windows 8.1 macOS v10.11.6 macOS v10.12.x macOS v10.13.
Home > Network > Network Management Software and Utilities Network Management Software and Utilities Configure and change your Brother machine's network settings using a management utility.
Home > Network > Network Management Software and Utilities > Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities Related Models: ADS-1700W Web Based Management (supported models only) Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS).
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network • Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One-Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine'
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network Related Models: ADS-1700W Before attempting to configure a wireless network, confirm the following: • Before configuring wireless settings, you must know your Network name (SSID) and Network Key (Password).
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One-Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One-Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Related Models: ADS-1700W If your wireless access point/router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), you can use WPS from your machine's control panel menu to configure your wireless network settings.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Related Models: ADS-1700W If your wireless access point/router supports WPS, you can use the Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method to configure your wireless network settings.
4. Using a computer connected to the network, in your browser's address bar, type the IP address of the device you are using as the Registrar. (For example: http://192.168.1.2) 5. Go to the WPS settings page and type the PIN, and then follow the on-screen instructions. • The Registrar is usually the wireless access point/router. • The settings page will differ depending on the brand of wireless access point/router.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard Related Models: ADS-1700W Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration. 1.
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Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® Use Wi-Fi Direct® • Scan from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network 96
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Scan from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct Scan from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct Related Models: ADS-1700W Wi-Fi Direct is one of the wireless configuration methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings from your machine's control panel.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview Related Models: ADS-1700W The following instructions offer five methods for configuring your Brother machine in a wireless network environment. Select the method you prefer for your environment. Check your mobile device for configuration. 1.
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Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the OnePush Method Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method Related Models: ADS-1700W If your mobile device supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow these steps to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network: When the machine receives the Wi-Fi Direct request from your mobile device, the message [Wi-Fi Direct conn
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the OnePush Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method of WiFi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Related Models: ADS-1700W If your mobile device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), follow these steps to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network: When the machine receives t
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method Related Models: ADS-1700W If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct, follow these steps to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network: When the machine receives the Wi-Fi Direct request from your mobile device, the message [Wi-Fi Di
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Related Models: ADS-1700W If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), follow these steps to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network: When the machine
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually Related Models: ADS-1700W If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network manually. 1. Press [Settings] > [Network] > [Wi-Fi Direct] > [Manual]. 2. The machine will display the SSID name and Password.
Home > Network > Advanced Network Features Advanced Network Features • Synchronise Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management 106
Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Synchronise Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management Synchronise Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) is used to synchronise the time used by the machine for authentication with the SNTP time server. (This is not the time displayed on the machine's LCD.) You can automatically or manually synchronise the machine's time with the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) provided by the SNTP time server.
Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Synchronise Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management > Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management Related Models: ADS-1700W Configure the date and time to synchronise the time used by the machine with the SNTP time server. This feature is not available in some countries. 1. Start your web browser. 2.
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Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Synchronise Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management > Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management Related Models: ADS-1700W Configure the SNTP protocol to synchronise the time the machine uses for authentication with the time kept by the SNTP time server. This feature is not available in some countries. 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Option Description If you have a DHCP server in your network, the SNTP server will obtain the address from that server automatically. • STATIC Type the address you want to use. Primary SNTP Server Address Type the server address (up to 64 characters). Secondary SNTP Server Address The secondary SNTP server address is used as a backup to the primary SNTP server address. If the primary server is unavailable, the machine will contact the secondary SNTP server.
Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users Technical Information for Advanced Users • Wireless LAN Error Codes 112
Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Wireless LAN Error Codes Wireless LAN Error Codes Related Models: ADS-1700W If the LCD displays an error message, locate the message in the table and use the recommended solution to correct the error. Error Message Problem and Recommended Solutions Connection Fail The wireless access point/router cannot be detected. 1. Check the following: • Make sure the wireless access point/router is powered on.
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Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings Lock the Machine Settings • Setting Lock Overview 115
Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > Setting Lock Overview Setting Lock Overview Use the Setting Lock feature to block unauthorised access to machine settings. When Setting Lock is set to On, you cannot access the machine settings without entering the password. Remote Setup will not launch when Setting Lock is set to On.
Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > Setting Lock Overview > Set or Change the Setting Lock Password Set or Change the Setting Lock Password Related Models: ADS-1700W 1. Press [Settings] > [General Setup] > [Setting Lock]. To change the password, press [Settings] > [General Setup] > [Setting Lock] > [Set Password], and then enter your existing four-digit password. 2. Enter a four-digit number for the password using numbers 0-9. Press [OK]. 3.
Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > Setting Lock Overview > Turn Setting Lock On Turn Setting Lock On Related Models: ADS-1700W Use the Setting Lock feature to block unauthorised access to machine settings. When Setting Lock is set to On, you cannot access the machine settings without entering the password. 1. Press [Settings] > [General Setup] > [Setting Lock] > [Lock Off=>On]. 2. Enter the current four-digit password. Press [OK].
Home > Security > Network Security Features Network Security Features • Secure Function Lock 3.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 Secure Function Lock 3.0 • Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 • Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management • Configure Public Mode for Secure Function Lock 3.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management Related Models: ADS-1700W 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address). For example: https://192.168.1.2 If the machine prompts you for a password, type it, and then click . 3.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Configure Public Mode for Secure Function Lock 3.0 Configure Public Mode for Secure Function Lock 3.0 Related Models: ADS-1700W Use the Secure Function Lock screen to set up Public Mode, which limits the functions available to public users. Public users will not need to enter a password to access the features made available through Public Mode settings. 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS • Certificates and Web Based Management 124
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management Certificates and Web Based Management • Supported Security Certificate Features • Import and Export a CA Certificate • Manage Multiple Certificates • Create a Self-signed Certificate • Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights • Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine 125
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Supported Security Certificate Features Supported Security Certificate Features Related Models: ADS-1700W Your Brother machine supports the use of multiple security certificates, which allows secure management, authentication, and communication with the machine.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Import and Export a CA Certificate Import and Export a CA Certificate Related Models: ADS-1700W 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address). For example: https://192.168.1.2 If the machine prompts you for a password, type it, and then click . 3.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Manage Multiple Certificates Manage Multiple Certificates Related Models: ADS-1700W The multiple certificate feature allows you to use Web Based Management to manage each certificate installed on your machine. In Web Based Management, navigate to the CA Certificate screen to view certificate content, delete, or export your certificates.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create a Self-signed Certificate Create a Self-signed Certificate Related Models: ADS-1700W 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address). For example: https://192.168.1.2 If the machine prompts you for a password, type it, and then click . 3.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights Related Models: ADS-1700W The following steps are for Microsoft Internet Explorer. If you use another web browser, consult the documentation for your web browser to get help with installing certificates. 1.
6. Click Install Certificate…. 7. When the Certificate Import Wizard appears, click Next. 8. Select Place all certificates in the following store, and then click Browse…. 9. Select Trusted Root Certification Authorities, and then click OK. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Finish. 12. Click Yes, if the fingerprint (thumbprint) is correct. 13. Click OK. The self-signed certificate is now installed on your computer, and SSL/TLS communication is available.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine You can store the self-signed certificates on your Brother machine and manage them by importing and exporting.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine > Import the Self-signed Certificate Import the Self-signed Certificate Related Models: ADS-1700W 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address). For example: https://192.168.1.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine > Export the Self-signed Certificate Export the Self-signed Certificate Related Models: ADS-1700W 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address). For example: https://192.168.1.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Send an Email Securely Send an Email Securely Related Models: ADS-1700W 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address). For example: https://192.168.1.2 If the machine prompts you for a password, type it, and then click . 3. Click the Network tab. 4. Click the Protocol menu in the left navigation bar. 5.
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Home > Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac • Brother iPrint&Scan Overview • Configure Scan to Workflow Settings Using Brother iPrint&Scan 137
Home > Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac > Brother iPrint&Scan Overview Brother iPrint&Scan Overview The following screen shows an example of Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows. You can use it to scan documents and check your machine’s status. The actual screen may differ depending on the version of the application. • For Windows Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download the latest application.
Home > Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac > Configure Scan to Workflow Settings Using Brother iPrint&Scan Configure Scan to Workflow Settings Using Brother iPrint&Scan The following conditions must be satisfied to use Scan to Workflow: • Windows - The scanner driver is installed. Download and install the driver from Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. - Default settings have been configured for scanning from the machine.
Home > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • Error and Maintenance Messages • Error and Maintenance Indications • Document Jam • Card Jam • If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine • Check the Serial Number • Reset Your Brother Machine • Reset the Usage Counters 140
Home > Troubleshooting > Error and Maintenance Messages Error and Maintenance Messages Related Models: ADS-1700W As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and supply items must be replaced eventually. If this happens, your machine identifies the error or required routine maintenance and displays the appropriate message. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown in the table below. You can correct most errors and clear routine maintenance messages yourself.
Error Message Document Jam Cause Action • The wireless access point/router is turned on. • Restart the machine and the wireless access point/router. • The Paper Guides are not set to the correct document size. Clear the document jam, and then do the following: • The settings are not appropriate for your document. • • Paper dust has accumulated on the surface of the Pick Up Roller or Separation Pad. • The document was curled. Gently adjust the Paper Guides to fit the width of your document.
Error Message Cause Action See Related Information: Upload Scanned Data to a Mapped Network Drive (CIFS) Server. No Document / Card • No document or card is loaded. • The Feed Selector is set incorrectly. • Load a document or card. See Related Information:Load Documents. • Confirm whether the Feed Selector is set correctly. No PC found The machine is not connected to your computer. Connect the machine to your computer, and then try again.
Error Message Cause Action Configure the Network Settings. Server Time out The machine was disconnected from the Scan to FTP/SFTP profile, Scan to Network profile or Scan to Email Server. Make sure the Scan to FTP/SFTP profile, Scan to Network profile or Scan to Email Server is configured correctly. Configure the Network Settings. Setting Lock Adding a new shortcut was attempted while the Setting Lock was turned on. Unusable Device An unusable device is inserted in the USB Remove the device.
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Home > Troubleshooting > Error and Maintenance Indications Error and Maintenance Indications Related Models: ADS-1200 The LED indications on the control panel are explained in this table. Error Indicator Power Indicator Description The LED is off. The LED is on. The LED is blinking. Error Power Indicator Indicator Machine Status Document Jam Clear the document jam. If scanning a long document, select Long Paper from the Scan Size or Document Size drop-down list.
Error Power Indicator Indicator Machine Status • Load either the ADF or the Card Slot, whichever one you want to scan from. Plastic Card Jam Clear the card jam. Adjust the Card Slot Guide to fit the width of the plastic card before inserting the card into the machine. If you inserted an embossed card, make sure to insert it embossed side up, into the Card Slot. Updating the Firmware Firmware update in progress. Wait for the update to complete. The Scheduled Maintenance counter has exceeded 5,000.
Home > Troubleshooting > Error and Maintenance Indications > Service Call Indications Service Call Indications If there is an error that you cannot clear yourself, the machine will indicate the need for a service call by lighting up the Power Indicator and blinking the Error Indicator as shown. Error Indicator Power Indicator If you see the service call indication shown, contact your Brother dealer or Brother customer service.
Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jam Document Jam Documents can jam in the ADF unit if they are not inserted or fed correctly, if they are too long, or if multiple pages are fed at the same time (multifeed). 1. Remove any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. 2. Open the Top Cover (1) and the Front Cover (2). 1 2 3. Gently pull the jammed document out of the machine. Check for ripped paper inside the machine. Remove any paper scraps you find inside the machine. 4. Close the Front Cover. . 5.
- Make sure your document is acceptable for the machine. - Load your document correctly. - Load no more than 20 pages at a time. - When using long paper, to avoid a paper jam, you must select the Long Paper option from the Document Size menu.
Home > Troubleshooting > Card Jam Card Jam Cards can jam in the Card Slot if they are not inserted or fed correctly. 1. Open the Top Cover (1) and the Front Cover (2). 1 2 2. Remove the jammed card. 3. Close the Front Cover. 4. Press .
Home > Troubleshooting > If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine You can correct most problems yourself. If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the topics below. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs & Troubleshooting tips at support.brother.com. Using non-Brother supplies may affect the scan quality, hardware performance, and machine reliability.
Home > Troubleshooting > If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Scanning and Other Problems Scanning and Other Problems Scanning Difficulties Difficulties Cause Suggestions TWAIN or WIA errors appear when starting to scan. (Windows) The TWAIN or WIA driver has not been selected as the primary source in your scanning application. Make sure the Brother TWAIN or WIA driver is selected as the primary source in your scanning application.
Difficulties Cause Suggestions The document was not fed. Paper dust has accumulated on the surface of the Pick Up Roller or Separation Pad. Clean the Separation Pad and Pick Up Roller. See Related Information: Clean the Scanner and Rollers. Too many documents are loaded in the ADF at a time. Make sure you do not exceed the ADF's capacity. There are foreign objects in the ADF. Remove any foreign objects or ripped paper from the ADF. Your media is too thin or too thick.
Difficulties Cause Suggestions Bleedthrough is seen in the scanned data. The settings are not appropriate for the type of document being scanned. Select the Remove Bleed-through / Pattern / Remove Background Colour check box. Colours in the scanned data are dark. The settings are not appropriate for the type of document being scanned. Do one of the following: • Select the Remove Bleed-through / Pattern / Remove Background Colour check box, and then scan from your computer.
Difficulties Cause Suggestions The plastic card is jammed. The power came on when the plastic card was inserted in the machine. Remove the plastic card. To prevent the card from getting jammed again, do not leave the card inserted in the machine. The embossed card was inserted in Insert the embossed card, embossed side up, into the Card Slot with the embossed side the Card Slot. down. • The plastic card is not inserted straight. • The plastic card is not inserted according to the guidelines.
Difficulties Cause Suggestions Cannot enter the IP address and Subnet Mask. "000.000.000.000." has already been entered. Press the button to delete the entered information, and then enter the correct information. (ADS-1700W) The computer has detected a USB flash drive. A USB flash drive is inserted into the machine and the computer is connected to the machine using a USB cable. The computer detects the USB flash drive that is inserted into the machine.
Home > Troubleshooting > If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Network Problems Network Problems • If You Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration • Your Scanner Cannot Be Detected on the Network During Installation • Your Brother Machine Cannot Scan over the Network • If You Want to Check that Your Network Devices are Working Correctly 158
Home > Troubleshooting > If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Network Problems > If You Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration If You Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration Related Models: ADS-1700W Turn your wireless router off and back on. If that does not resolve the problem, try to configure the wireless settings again. If this still does not resolve the problem, use the Actions listed in this table.
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Home > Troubleshooting > If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Network Problems > Your Scanner Cannot Be Detected on the Network During Installation Your Scanner Cannot Be Detected on the Network During Installation Related Models: ADS-1700W Cause Action Your computer is not connected to Make sure your computer is connected to a network, for example, a Wireless the network. LAN environment or has Internet access. For further support, contact your network administrator.
Home > Troubleshooting > If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Network Problems > Your Brother Machine Cannot Scan over the Network Your Brother Machine Cannot Scan over the Network Related Models: ADS-1700W Cause Action You did not select Accept in the security alert dialog box during the Brother Device installation, applications’ start-up process, or when using the scanning features.
Related Information • Network Problems • Your Scanner Cannot Be Detected on the Network During Installation • If You Want to Check that Your Network Devices are Working Correctly • Error and Maintenance Indications 163
Home > Troubleshooting > If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Network Problems > If You Want to Check that Your Network Devices are Working Correctly If You Want to Check that Your Network Devices are Working Correctly Related Models: ADS-1700W Check Action Check that your Brother Check the following: machine, access point/router, • The power cord is connected correctly and the Brother machine is turned on. or network hub is turned on.
Home > Troubleshooting > Check the Serial Number Check the Serial Number >> ADS-1200 >> ADS-1700W ADS-1200 1. Do one of the following: • Windows Brother Utilities on your desktop, and then click the drop-down list and select your model Click name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Remote Setup. • Mac In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother > ADS1190_1200_1250W_1700W, and then double-click the Remote Setup icon.
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Home > Troubleshooting > Reset Your Brother Machine Reset Your Brother Machine The following reset functions are available: • Network (ADS-1700W) Use Network reset if you want to restore the network settings, such as the password and IP address information, to the default factory settings. • Address Book (ADS-1700W) You can reset the Address Book and delete all existing contact information. Unplug the interface cable before you perform a Network reset. >> ADS-1200 >> ADS-1700W ADS-1200 1.
Home > Troubleshooting > Reset the Usage Counters Reset the Usage Counters After replacing any machine parts, reset the usage counter so that you can start counting from 0. >> ADS-1200 >> ADS-1700W ADS-1200 1. Do one of the following: • Windows Brother Utilities on your desktop, and then click the drop-down list and select your model Click name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Remote Setup.
Home > Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • Clean Your Brother Machine • Replace Supplies • Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine 169
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine Clean Your Brother Machine • Clean the Outside of the Machine • Clean the Scanner and Rollers • Clean the Sensors 170
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Outside of the Machine Clean the Outside of the Machine 1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the electrical socket. 2. Wipe the Top Cover and the Control Panel with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth to remove dust.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Scanner and Rollers Clean the Scanner and Rollers A spot of dirt or correction fluid on the glass strip may cause poor quality scans. Clean the scanner and rollers if a vertical line appears in the scanned data or if areas are missing in the scanned data. 1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the electrical socket. 2. Open the Top Cover (1) and the Front Cover (2). 1 2 3.
1 5. Slide the Pick Up Roller(1) to the right edge. 1 6. Pinch and pull the Pick Up Roller out of the machine. 7. Clean the Pick Up Roller with a soft, lint-free cloth slightly moistened with water. 8. Place the Pick Up Roller into the machine. Confirm the left and right sides of the Pick Up Roller before attaching it. 9. Slide the Pick Up Roller(1) to the left edge while turning the Pick Up Roller.
1 10. Close the Pick Up Roller Cover. 11. Close the Front Cover and the Top Cover. (ADS-1700W) When [Scheduled Maintenance Alert] appears on the machine’s LCD, you must clean the machine promptly. If you do not, document jams and paper feed problems may occur. First, run your fingertip over the glass to see if you feel anything (dirt or debris). Clean the glass strips with a lint-free cloth. You may have to repeat the cleaning process three or four times.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Sensors Clean the Sensors 1. Turn off and unplug the machine from the electrical socket. 2. Open the Top Cover (1) and the Front Cover (2). 1 2 3. Wipe off the paper dust accumulated on the Document Scanning Position Sensor (1) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water. 1 4. Wipe off the paper dust accumulated on the Card Sensor (1) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water. 1 5. Close the Front Cover and the Top Cover.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies Replace Supplies • Supplies • Check Supplies Replacement Cycle • Replace the Pick Up Roller • Replace the Separation Pad 176
Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies > Supplies Supplies No. Part Name Part No.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies > Check Supplies Replacement Cycle Check Supplies Replacement Cycle >> ADS-1200 >> ADS-1700W ADS-1200 1. Do one of the following: • Windows Brother Utilities on your desktop, and then click the drop-down list and select your model Click name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Remote Setup.
If the touchscreen indications warn you to replace the Pick Up Roller, order the necessary parts and then replace the used parts with new ones.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies > Replace the Pick Up Roller Replace the Pick Up Roller Your machine is equipped with a scan counter that automatically counts how many times the machine has scanned. After approximately 100,000 scans, you may have to replace the Pick Up Roller. 1. Open the Top Cover (1) and the Front Cover (2). 1 2 2. Pinch the Pick Up Roller Cover (1) and then pull the cover up and remove. 1 3. Slide the Pick Up Roller(1) to the right edge. 1 4.
Confirm the left and right sides of the Pick Up Roller before attaching it. 6. Slide the Pick Up Roller(1) to the left edge while turning the Pick Up Roller. 1 7. Close the Pick Up Roller Cover. 8. Close the Front Cover. 9. Reset the Pick Up Roller Counter. See Related Information:Reset the Usage Counters. Confirm the following: • The Pick Up Roller Count value is 0.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies > Replace the Separation Pad Replace the Separation Pad Your machine is equipped with a scan counter that automatically counts how many times the machine has scanned. After approximately 10,000 scans, you may have to replace the Separation Pad. 1. Open the Top Cover (1) and the Front Cover (2). 1 2 2. Pinch and pull the Separation Pad upwards. Be careful when touching the Separation Pad and its surrounding area in the machine.
4. Close the Front Cover and the Top Cover. Confirm the following: • The Separation Pad Count value is 0.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine When you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine correctly, any damage that may occur in transit may not be covered by your warranty. The machine should be adequately insured with the carrier. 1. Fold the Paper Guides (1), Document Support Arms (2) and then close the Top Cover (3) gently. 2 3 1 1 2. Wrap the machine in the original bag.
4. Close the carton and tape it shut.
Home > Machine Settings Machine Settings • Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel • Change Machine Settings from Your Computer 186
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel • In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) • Change the General Settings from the Control Panel • Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut 187
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) Related Models: ADS-1700W • Your menu settings are stored permanently and, in the event of a power failure, will not be lost. • Temporary settings will be lost. • During a power failure, the machine will keep the date and time for approximately 24 hours.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Change the General Settings from the Control Panel Change the General Settings from the Control Panel Related Models: ADS-1700W Purpose Operation Description Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness Settings > General Setup > Adjust the brightness of the touchscreen backlight.
Purpose Operation Description Auto Power Off will be activated when all of these conditions are met: • Auto Power Off setting is not set to Off. • The machine has been in Sleep Mode for more than the preset period. Turn the Auto Start Scan Mode On Settings > General Setup > Scanning starts automatically using the settings saved as the auto scan Auto Start Scan Mode > On shortcut (Shortcut 21) when you place a document in the ADF. It is not necessary to press the Scan Button.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut • Add Shortcuts • Change or Delete Shortcuts 191
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut > Add Shortcuts Add Shortcuts Related Models: ADS-1700W Use the Shortcuts feature to create Shortcuts for frequently-used operations, such as Scan to USB, Scan to Email Server, Scan to Network and Scan to FTP/SFTP. You can recall and apply these settings as and when required. These instructions describe how to add a Scan to USB Shortcut.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut > Change or Delete Shortcuts Change or Delete Shortcuts Related Models: ADS-1700W 1. Press [Settings] > [Shortcut Settings], and select the Shortcut you want to change. 2. Press [Edit]. To delete the Shortcut, press [Delete]. To edit the name of the Shortcut, press [Rename] and follow the LCD. 3. Change the settings for the Shortcut you selected. 4.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer Change Machine Settings from Your Computer • Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management • Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup 194
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management • What is Web Based Management? • Access Web Based Management • Set a Login Password for Web Based Management 195
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > What is Web Based Management? What is Web Based Management? Related Models: ADS-1700W Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS). • • We recommend using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8/10/11 for Windows or Safari 8.0 for Mac.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > Access Web Based Management Access Web Based Management Related Models: ADS-1700W • We recommend using the HTTPS security protocol when configuring settings using Web Based Management. • When you use HTTPS for Web Based Management configuration, your browser will display a warning dialog box.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > Set a Login Password for Web Based Management Set a Login Password for Web Based Management Related Models: ADS-1700W We recommend setting a login password to prevent unauthorised access to Web Based Management. 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup The Remote Setup program lets you configure many of your Brother machine's settings from your computer. When you start Remote Setup, the settings on your Brother machine will be downloaded to your computer and displayed on your screen. If you change the settings on your computer, you can upload them directly to the machine.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows) Remote Setup (Windows) • Set Up the Brother Machine Using Remote Setup (Windows) • Change the General Settings Using Remote Setup 200
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows) > Set Up the Brother Machine Using Remote Setup (Windows) Set Up the Brother Machine Using Remote Setup (Windows) 1. Click Brother Utilities on your desktop, and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Remote Setup.
• If your computer is protected by a firewall and is unable to use Remote Setup, you may need to configure the firewall settings to allow communication through port numbers 52515-52614. • If using Windows Firewall and you installed the scanner driver, the necessary firewall settings have already been set.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows) > Change the General Settings Using Remote Setup Change the General Settings Using Remote Setup Purpose Operation (Windows/Mac) Description Set the Date and Time General Setup > Date and Time Set the date and time. If you set Auto Daylight to On, the time will be adjusted forward one hour in the spring and adjusted backward one hour in the autumn.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Mac) Remote Setup (Mac) • Set Up the Brother Machine Using Remote Setup (Mac) • Change the General Settings Using Remote Setup 204
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Mac) > Set Up the Brother Machine Using Remote Setup (Mac) Set Up the Brother Machine Using Remote Setup (Mac) 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother > ADS1190_1200_1250W_1700W, and then double-click the Remote Setup icon. When your machine is connected via a Network, type the password if required. 2.
Apply Click to upload data to the machine without exiting the Remote Setup Program. 4. When finished, click OK.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Mac) > Change the General Settings Using Remote Setup Change the General Settings Using Remote Setup Purpose Operation (Windows/Mac) Description Set the Date and Time General Setup > Date and Time Set the date and time. If you set Auto Daylight to On, the time will be adjusted forward one hour in the spring and adjusted backward one hour in the autumn.
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Home > Appendix > Specifications Specifications General Specifications Memory Capacity Standard ADS-1200: 256 MB ADS-1700W: 512 MB Power Source AC: 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Touchscreen LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 1 Touchscreen 71.1 mm TFT Colour LCD (ADS-1700W) Power Consumption 2 Scanning 3 ADS-1200: Approx. 8 W ADS-1700W: Approx. 9 W Ready 4 ADS-1200: Approx. 3.2 W ADS-1700W: Approx. 4.5 W Sleep ADS-1200: Approx. 1.3 W ADS-1700W: Approx. 1.6 W Power Down ADS-1200: Approx. 0.
Dimensions 83 mm 300 mm 103 mm 207.1 mm 300 mm 207.2 mm Weights ADS-1200: Approx. 1.36 kg ADS-1700W: Approx. 1.41 kg Temperature Humidity Operating 5 °C to 35 °C Storage 0 °C to 40 °C Operating 20% to 80% Storage 10% to 90% ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Up to 20 pages (Paper: 80 g/㎡ Legal size, or less than 5 mm) 1 Measured diagonally. 2 Measured when the machine is connected to your computer. 3 When using 2-sided (duplex) scanning. 4 When the USB port is connected.
Document Size Length Single Paper: 51 mm to 863 mm Multiple Paper: 70 mm to 297 mm Scanner Specifications Colour/Monochrome Yes/Yes TWAIN Compliant Windows Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 Windows Server 2008 R2 (SP1) / Windows Server 2012 / Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2016 Mac macOS v10.11.6 / 10.12.x / 10.13.x 1 WIA Compliant Windows Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 ICA Compliant Mac macOS v10.11.6 / 10.12.x / 10.13.
Supported Protocols and Security Features (ADS-1700W) Protocol (IPv4) DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, SMTP Client, FTP Client, CIFS Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, ICMP, SNTP Client, Web Services (Scan) Protocol (IPv6) RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, SMTP Client, FTP Client, CIFS Client, HTTP/HTTPS server, ICMP, SNTP Client, Web Services (Scan) Network Security (Wireless) SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (HTTPS/SMTP), SNMP v3, SSH Network
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Home > Appendix > Enter Text on Your Brother Machine Enter Text on Your Brother Machine Related Models: ADS-1700W When you must enter text on your Brother machine, a keyboard appears on the touchscreen. • The characters that are available may differ depending on your country. • The keyboard layout may differ depending on the function you are setting. Network Key Q W E R T Y U I O P A S D F G H J K L .
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