Brother MFC-J5330DW User Manual

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Scan to an Editable Text File Using OCR
Your machine can convert characters in a scanned document to text using optical character recognition (OCR)
technology. You can edit this text using your preferred text-editing application.
• The Scan to OCR feature is available for certain languages.
• Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent
changes, use Brother's ControlCenter software.
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1. Load your document.
2. Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to OCR].
3. If the machine is connected over the network, press a or b to display the computer where you want to send
data, and then press the computer name.
If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN, use the LCD to enter the four-digit PIN for the computer, and then
press [OK].
4. Do one of the following:
• To change the settings, press [Options], and then go to the next step.
• Press [Start] to start scanning without changing additional settings.
The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to
complete the scanning job.
5. Press the [Scan Settings] option, and then press [Set at Device].
To use the [Scan Settings] option, a computer with the ControlCenter software installed must be
connected to the machine.
6. Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK].
Option Description
Scan Type
Select the scan type for your document.
Resolution
Select the scan resolution for your document.
File Type
Select the file format for your document.
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Brother MFC-J5330DW Specifications

General

Type	all in one, fax
Color	black
Touch Screen	yes
Display Size	2.7 inches
Tray Capacity	250
Output Tray Capacity	100
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity	50 sheets
Paper Size	letter, executive, envelope (com-10, dl envelope, monarch), a4, a5, a6 photo 4"x6", 3.5"x5", 5"x7", 5"x8", manual by-pass: 3.5" x 5" to 11" x 17"
Printing Method	color
Color Print Speed	20 pages per minute
Mono Print Speed	22 pages per minute
Print Resolution Mono	up to 4800 x 1200
Print Resolution Color	up to 4800 x 1200
Media Types	glossy paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), plain paper, recycled paper
Two-Sided Printing	no
Maximum Number of Pages Per Month	up to 30, 000
Reduction and Enlargement	yes
Photo Printing	yes
Scanner Type	flatbed
Scan Resolution	up to 2400 x 2400
Duplex Scan	yes
Copier Resolution Mono	up to 4800 x 1200
Copier Resolution Color	up to 4800 x 1200
Fax Function	yes
Cartridges	lc3019bk/c/m/y inkvestment super high-yield cartridges, lc3017bk/c/m/y inkvestment super high-yield cartridges
Number Of Cartridges	4
Number of Ink Tanks	0
Internal Memory	yes
Memory Card	no
Network	wired, wireless
Connectivity	apple airprint, brother iprint&scan, google cloud print, mopria print service, usb, wi-fi, wi-fi direct
OS Compatibility	windows vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 home, 10 pro, 10 education, 10 enterprise, os x v10.9.5, os x v10.10.x, os x v10.11.x, hard disk space for drivers and apps
Mobile Devices Connection	yes

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	12 inches
Height	12 inches
Width	20.9 inches
Net Weight	36.8 pounds