Applicable models This User’s Guide applies to the following models. DCP-8250DN/MFC-8950DW(T) Definitions of notes We use the following icon throughout this user’s guide: Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips Note about how the operation works with other features.
Table of Contents Introduction Brother Web Connect Feature........................1 Accessible services ...........................1 Conditions for using Brother Web Connect ....................2 Service account ...........................2 Internet connection ..........................2 MFL-Pro Suite installation ........................2 Proxy server settings using a Web Browser ....................3 How to configure the Proxy server settings using Web Based Management........3 Setting up Brother Web Connect (For GOOGLE DOCS™...
Introduction Brother Web Connect Feature Certain web sites provide services that allow users to upload and view images and files on the web site. Your Brother machine can scan images and upload them to these services. Scanning Web service 1 Photos and documents Accessible services The following services can be accessed from your Brother machine.
Introduction Conditions for using Brother Web Connect Service account In order to use Brother Web Connect, you must have an account with the desired service. If you do not already have an account, use a computer to access the web site of the service and create an account. Internet connection In order to use Brother Web Connect, your Brother machine must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet, either through a wired or wireless connection.
Introduction Proxy server settings using a Web Browser If the network uses a proxy server, the following proxy server information must be configured on the machine. You can configure the following settings by using Web Based Management (web browser) or BRAdmin Professional 3.
Introduction Setting up Brother Web Connect (For GOOGLE DOCS™ and Dropbox) Step by step overview Configure the settings using the following procedure. Step 1: Create an account with the desired service. (uu page 5) User registration Access the service’s web site using a computer and create an account.
Introduction Create an account for each of the desired services In order to use Brother Web Connect to access an online service, you need to have an account with that online service. If you do not have an account, use a computer to access the web site of the service and create an account.
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Introduction Note You can also access the page directly by the following ways: • From the supplied installer CD-ROM Put the supplied installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Brother Support icon. Click the Brother Web Connect icon. • From your web browser Enter “https://moi.bwc.brother.com/portal/”...
Introduction Registering and deleting accounts on the machine Enter the account information and configure the machine so that it can access the service. Register an account Before you begin to register an account please confirm the correct time zone, date and time are set on the control panel of the machine.
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Introduction You will be asked if you want to register the account information you entered. Press Yes to register. Press No to enter the information again. Go back to step h. Note An error message is displayed if the information you entered does not match the temporary ID you received when you applied for access, or if the temporary ID has expired.
Introduction ® Setting up Brother Web Connect (For EVERNOTE Step by step overview Configure the settings using the following procedure. ® Step 1: Create an account with EVERNOTE . (uu page 10) User registration Access the service’s web site using a computer and create an account.
Introduction ® Create an account with EVERNOTE In order to use Brother Web Connect to access an online service, you need to have an account with that ® online service. If you do not already have an EVERNOTE account, use a computer to access the ®...
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Introduction Enter the name by using the buttons on the LCD. Press OK. Do one of the following: If you want to set a PIN code for the account, press Yes. Then enter a four-digit number and press OK. (The PIN code prevents unauthorized access to the account.) ...
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Introduction Edit the destination E-mail address Press Web on your machine’s LCD. If information regarding Internet connection is displayed, press OK. You will be asked if you want to display this information again in the future. Press Yes or No. Choose EVERNOTE(R).
Upload Scanning and uploading documents Scanned photos and images can be uploaded directly to a service without using a computer. For information about services and supported features: Accessible services uu page 1. Note If you are a restricted user for Web Connect with the Secure Function Lock feature, you cannot upload the scanned data.
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Upload Press Start. If you placed the document in the ADF, the machine scans the document and starts uploading. If you are using the scanner glass, go to step i. When Next Page? is displayed, do one of the following: If there are no more pages to scan, press No.
Upload ® For EVERNOTE Load your document. Press Web on your machine’s LCD. If information regarding Internet connection is displayed, press OK. You will be asked if you want to display this information again in the future. Press Yes or No. Choose EVERNOTE(R).
Upload Scan settings You can change the scan settings. The scan settings screen is displayed before you scan the documents that you want to upload. Scan Quality Press Scan Quality on the scan settings screen. Choose the scan quality, Color 100 dpi, Color 200 dpi, Color 300 dpi, Color 600 dpi, Color Auto, Gray 100 dpi, Gray 200 dpi, Gray 300 dpi, Gray Auto, B&W 300 dpi, B&W 200 dpi or B&W 200x100 dpi.
Troubleshooting Error messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If an error occurs, your machine will display an error message. The most common error messages are shown below. You can correct most errors yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
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Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Action There is a problem with the service Wait and try again. Try accessing the Service temporarily and it cannot be used now. service from a computer to confirm unavailable. whether it is available or not. Try again later.