Name: Brother MFC-8420
Brand: Brother
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USING THE WINDOWS

-BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER

15 - 15

Scan to File

The Scan to File button allows you to scan an image and save it in a

specific file type to any directory on your hard disk. This allows you

to easily archive your paper documents. To configure the file type

and save to directory right-click on the Scan to File button and click

Configuration.

The Scan Action tab is set to File and should not be changed.

Default Chapter2
- Compilation and Publication Notice2
- Safety Precautions4
- Choosing a Location6
- Quick Reference Guide7
- Table of Contents9
Introduction22
- Using this Guide22
- Control Panel Overview26
  - Status LED Indications31
- About Fax Machines33
  - Fax Tones and Handshake33
  - ECM (Error Correction Mode)34
- Connecting the MFC35
Paper42
- About Paper42
  - Type and Size of Paper42
  - Recommended Paper42
- Choosing Acceptable Paper43
On-Screen Programming53
- User-Friendly Programming53
  - Menu Table53
  - Memory Storage53
- Navigation Keys54
- Menu Options69
Getting Started70
- Initial Setup70
- General Setup75
- Initial Setup Depending on Your Country84
  - Setting Tone or Pulse Dialling Mode (Except for the Nordic Countries)84
Setup Receive85
- Basic Receiving Operations85
- Advanced Receiving Operations92
- Telephone Services98
  - BT Call Sign (for U.K. Only)98
    - To Enable the Machine to Work with BT Call Sign (Only with Your External Phone)98
Setup Send99
- How to Fax99
- Basic Sending Operations105
- Advanced Sending Operations112
Auto Dial Numbers and Dialling Options123
- Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling123
- Dialling Options129
Remote Fax Options133
- Fax Forwarding133
  - Programming a Fax Forwarding Number133
- Setting Fax Storage134
- Setting Your Remote Access Code135
- Remote Retrieval136
- Printing Reports139
  - MFC Settings and Activity139
Making Copies142
- Using the MFC as a Copier142
Using the MFC as a Printer162
- Using the Brother MFC-8420, MFC-8820D Printer Driver162
- How to Print Your Document163
- Simultaneous Printing and Faxing164
  - Two-Sided Printing (Duplex Printing)164
- Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock169
  - The Manual Feed Tray (for MFC-8420)169
  - The Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray) (for MFC-8820D)171
- Printing on Envelopes173
- Printer Operation Keys178
Printer Driver Settings181
- How to Access the Printer Driver Settings181
- Features in the Brother Native Driver182
- Features in the PS Printer Driver (for Windows ® )197
How to Scan Using Windows203
- Scanning a Document203
- Scanning a Document (for Windows XP Only)212
- Using the Scan Key (for USB or Parallel Interface Cable Users)218
- Using Scansoft ® Paperport221
Using the Brother Control Center227
- Brother MFL-Pro Control Center227
- Autoload the Brother Control Center228
- How to Turn off Autoload228
- Brother Control Center Features229
- Scan to File234
- Scan to E-Mail236
- Scan to OCR (Word Processor)238
- Scan to Image240
- Copy242
- Send a Fax244
Using the Windows246
- Control Center246
- Autoload the Brother Control Center247
- How to Turn off Auto Load247
- Brother Control Center Features248
  - Auto Configuration249
- Hardware Section: Changing the Scan to Button Configuration250
- Software Section257
- Scan to File260
- Scan to E-Mail262
  - File Attachments264
  - Scanner Settings265
- Scan to OCR (Word Processing Program)266
- Scan to Graphics Application (Example: Microsoft Paint)268
  - Copy270
- Fax Setting (PC-Fax Using the Brother Fax Driver)272
  - FAX Settings273
- Custom: User-Defined Buttons274
  - Customizing a User-Defined Button274
Using MFC Remote Setup280
- MFC Remote Setup280
Using Brother PC-FAX Software282
- PC-FAX Sending282
- User Interface286
  - Simple Style286
  - Facsimile Style286
- Speed-Dial Setup287
- Setting up PC-FAX Receiving (Windows 95/98/98Se/Me/2000 Professional and Windows NT WS 4.0 Only)300
- Receiving a Fax into the PC (Windows ® XP Only)302
  - How to Receive a Fax Automatically302
  - How to View the Received Faxes307
Using Your MFC with a Macintosh308
- Setting up Your USB-Equipped Apple Macintosh308
- Using the Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple Macintosh (Mac os 8.6 - 9.2)309
  - (Mac os ® 8.6 - 9.2)309
- Using the Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple Macintosh (Mac os X)309
  - Choosing Page Setup Options311
  - Specific Settings312
- Using the PS Driver with Your Apple Macintosh313
  - For Mac os 8.6 to 9.2 Users314
  - For Mac os ® X Users314
- Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh Application321
  - For Mac os 8.6 - 9.2 Users321
  - For Mac os ® X Users321
    - Address Book Application325
    - Drag a Vcard from the Mac os325
- Using the Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Macintosh327
- Using Presto334
- MFC Remote Setup (Mac os ® X)337
Network Scanning339
- Registering Your PC with the MFC339
- Using the Scan Key343
Brother Network PC-FAX Software349
- Enable Network PC-FAX349
  - Sending Setup350
  - Extra Options in Address Book351
- Installing Network PC-FAX352
  - Windows ® 95/98/98SE and Me Users352
- Using the Brother Network PC-FAX Software354
  - Quick Tips354
- Sending a Network PC-FAX from Your Macintosh Application355
  - For Mac os 8.6 - 9.2 Users355
  - For Mac os X Users355
Important Information356
- IEC 60825 Specification356
  - Laser Diode356
  - Caution356
- For Your Safety357
- Disconnect Device357
  - IT Power System (for Norway Only)357
  - LAN Connection357
- International E357
  - NERGY STAR ® Compliance357
  - Statement357
- Important Safety Instructions358
- Trademarks360
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance361
- Troubleshooting361
- Packing and Shipping the MFC381
- Routine Maintenance384
Optional Accessories396
- Memory Board396
  - Installing the Optional Memory Board397
- Network (LAN) Board400
Glossary407
Specifications412
- Product Description412
- General412
- Print Media413
- Copy413
- Fax414
- Scanner415
- Printer416
- Interfaces416
- Computer Requirements417
- Consumable Items418
- Network (LAN) Board (NC-9100H419
Index420
Remote Retrieval Access Card425

Brand	Brother
Model	MFC-8420
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English

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