Overview
- This blog post provides a comprehensive guide on how to scan with Brother HL-L2350DW, ensuring you can effortlessly capture and digitize your important documents.
- You can open it in a word processor to edit and format the text as needed.
- Yes, you can use the “Multi-Scan” feature to scan multiple pages into a single PDF file.
Scanning documents is a crucial task for both personal and professional use. The Brother HL-L2350DW laser printer is equipped with a built-in scanner that makes it easy to digitize documents quickly and efficiently. This blog post provides a comprehensive guide on how to scan with Brother HL-L2350DW, ensuring you can effortlessly capture and digitize your important documents.
Getting Started
Before you begin scanning, ensure that your HL-L2350DW printer is properly connected to your computer via a USB cable or Wi-Fi. You will also need to install the necessary software and drivers from Brother’s official website.
Scan Using the Control Panel
1. Load the Document: Place the document you wish to scan face up on the scanner glass.
2. Access the Scan Menu: Press the “Scan” button on the printer’s control panel.
3. Select Scan Settings: Use the arrow keys to navigate through the available scan settings, such as resolution, scan size, and file format.
4. Start the Scan: Press the “Start” button to initiate the scanning process.
Scan Using Brother ControlCenter4 Software
1. Open ControlCenter4: Launch the Brother ControlCenter4 software installed on your computer.
2. Select Your Scanner: From the “Scan” tab, select your Brother HL-L2350DW scanner.
3. Customize Scan Settings: Adjust the scan settings as desired, including resolution, file format, and scan size.
4. Preview and Scan: Click the “Preview” button to view a preview of the scanned document. Once satisfied, click the “Scan” button to start the scanning process.
Scan to Email
1. Enable Scan to Email: Access the printer’s control panel and navigate to “Network” > “Scan to Email.” Enable the feature and configure your email settings.
2. Initiate Scan: Place the document on the scanner glass and press the “Scan to Email” button.
3. Compose Email: Enter the recipient’s email address and compose your email message.
4. Send Scan: Click the “Send” button to send the scanned document as an email attachment.
Scan to Cloud
1. Enable Scan to Cloud: Access the printer’s control panel and navigate to “Network” > “Scan to Cloud.” Enable the feature and select your desired cloud service.
2. Configure Cloud Settings: Log in to your cloud account and authorize the printer to access your storage space.
3. Initiate Scan: Place the document on the scanner glass and press the “Scan to Cloud” button.
4. Save to Cloud: Select your desired cloud folder and click the “Save” button to upload the scanned document.
Scan to USB
1. Insert USB Drive: Insert a USB drive into the printer’s USB port.
2. Access Scan Menu: Press the “Scan” button on the printer’s control panel.
3. Select USB Drive: Use the arrow keys to navigate to “Scan to USB.”
4. Start the Scan: Place the document on the scanner glass and press the “Start” button.
Scan with OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
1. Enable OCR: Access the printer’s control panel and navigate to “Scan” > “OCR Settings.” Enable the OCR feature.
2. Choose Output Format: Select the desired output format for the recognized text, such as PDF or Word.
3. Initiate Scan: Place the document on the scanner glass and press the “Scan” button.
4. Edit Recognized Text: Once the scan is complete, the recognized text will be saved as a separate file. You can open it in a word processor to edit and format the text as needed.
Troubleshooting Scanning Issues
- Ensure Proper Connection: Check if the printer is properly connected to your computer via USB or Wi-Fi.
- Update Drivers: Install the latest drivers for your Brother HL-L2350DW printer from the manufacturer’s website.
- Clean the Scanner Glass: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the scanner glass regularly to prevent smudges or streaks on scanned documents.
- Adjust Scan Settings: Experiment with different scan settings, such as resolution and brightness, to optimize the quality of your scans.
Top Questions Asked
Q: Can I scan multiple documents at once with the Brother HL-L2350DW?
A: Yes, you can use the “Multi-Scan” feature to scan multiple pages into a single PDF file.
Q: How do I save scanned documents in a specific folder on my computer?
A: In the Brother ControlCenter4 software, navigate to “File” > “Save As” and select the desired folder to save your scanned documents.
Q: Can I scan documents wirelessly with the Brother HL-L2350DW?
A: Yes, you can connect your printer to your Wi-Fi network and use the Brother Mobile Connect app on your smartphone or tablet to scan documents wirelessly.