Brother Scanner ADS2500W User Manual

Web Connect Guide  
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Table of Contents  
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Introduction  
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Brother Web Connect Feature  
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Certain websites provide services that allow users to upload and view images and files on the website. Your  
Brother machine can scan images and upload them to these services.  
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Scanning  
Web service  
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Introduction  
Accessible services  
The following services can be accessed from your Brother machine:  
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PICASA Web Albums™  
PICASA Web Albums™ is an online photo sharing service. Images can be uploaded, organized into  
albums, and shared with other users.  
GOOGLE DOCS™  
GOOGLE DOCS™ is an online document editing and sharing service.  
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FLICKR  
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FLICKR is an online photo sharing service. Images can be uploaded, organized into albums, and shared  
with other users.  
Facebook™  
Facebook™ is a social networking service that also allows images to be uploaded and shared with other  
users.  
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EVERNOTE  
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EVERNOTE is an online file storage and managing service.  
Dropbox  
Dropbox is an online file storage, sharing and file synchronization service.  
For details about any of these services, refer to the respective service’s website.  
The following table describes which types of files can be used with each Brother Web Connect feature:  
Accessible  
Services  
PICASA Web  
Albums™  
GOOGLE  
DOCS™  
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Facebook™  
Dropbox  
FLICKR  
EVERNOTE  
Upload scanned  
images  
JPEG  
PDF  
JPEG  
JPEG  
JPEG, PDF  
JPEG, PDF  
NOTE  
(For Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea)  
Brother Web Connect supports only file names written in English. Files named in the local language will  
not be uploaded.  
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Conditions for using Brother Web Connect  
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Service account  
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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 website of the service and create an account.  
Internet connection  
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In order to use Brother Web Connect, your Brother machine must be connected to a network that has access  
to the Internet through either a wired or wireless connection. See the Quick Setup Guide to connect and  
configure the machine appropriately.  
For network setups that use a proxy server, the machine must also be configured to use a proxy server (see  
NOTE  
A proxy server is a computer that serves as an intermediary between computers without a direct Internet  
connection, and the Internet.  
MFL-Pro Suite installation  
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The initial installation of Brother Web Connect requires a computer that has access to the Internet and has  
Brother MFL-Pro Suite installed. Follow the steps outlined in the Quick Setup Guide to install the MFL-Pro  
Suite (from the supplied installer DVD-ROM) and configure the machine to be able to scan over your wired  
or wireless network.  
Proxy server settings  
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If the network uses a proxy server, the following proxy server information must be configured on the machine:  
Proxy server address  
Port number  
User name  
Password  
a Press  
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b Press Network.  
c Press Web Connect Settings.  
d Press Proxy Settings.  
e Press Proxy Connection.  
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f Press On.  
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g Press the option that you want to set, and then enter the proxy server information.  
Press OK.  
h Press  
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Setting up Brother Web Connect  
Step-by-step overview  
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Configure the settings using the following procedure:  
Step 1: Create an account with the desired service (see page 6).  
Access the service’s website  
using a computer and create  
User registration  
an account. (If you already  
have an account, there is no  
need to create an additional  
account.)  
Obtain account  
Web service  
Step 2: Apply for Brother Web Connect access (see page 6).  
Start Brother Web Connect  
access using a computer and  
obtain a temporary ID.  
Enter account information  
Obtain temporary ID  
Brother Web Connect  
application page  
Step 3: Register (on the machine), the account information that is needed to access the desired services  
Enter the temporary ID to  
enable the service on the  
Enter temporary ID  
machine. Specify the account  
name as you would like it to be  
displayed on the machine, and  
enter a PIN if you would like to  
use one.  
Web service  
The machine can now use the service.  
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How to create an account for each of the desired services  
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In order to use Brother Web Connect to access an online service, you must have an account with that online  
service. If you do not already have an account, use a computer to access the website of the service and  
create an account. After creating an account, log on and use the account once with a computer before using  
the Brother Web Connect feature. Otherwise, you may not be able to access the service using Brother Web  
Connect.  
If you already have an account, there is no need to create an additional account.  
Continue with the next procedure, How to apply for Brother Web Connect access on page 6.  
NOTE  
You do not need to create an account if you will use the service as a guest. You can only use certain  
services as a guest. If the service you want to use does not have this option, you must create an account.  
How to apply for Brother Web Connect access  
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In order to use Brother Web Connect to access online services, you must first apply for Brother Web Connect  
access using a computer that has Brother MFL-Pro Suite installed.  
a Turn on your computer.  
b Access the Brother Web Connect application web page.  
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Windows  
If you have already installed MFL-Pro Suite, choose  
/ All Programs / Brother / ADS-XXXXX  
(where XXXXX is your model name) / Brother Web Connect.  
The web browser will start and access the application page.  
NOTE  
You can also access the page directly by typing “https://moi.bwc.brother.com/portal/” into your web  
browser’s address bar.  
Macintosh  
If you have already installed MFL-Pro Suite, double-click Macintosh HD / Applications / Brother /  
Utilities / Brother Web Connect.  
The web browser will start and access the application page.  
NOTE  
You can also access the page directly in the following ways:  
• From the supplied installer DVD-ROM  
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Put the supplied installer DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive. Double-click the Brother Support  
icon.  
Click the Brother Web Connect icon.  
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• From your web browser  
Type “https://moi.bwc.brother.com/portal/” into your web browser’s address bar.  
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c Choose the desired service.  
d Follow the on-screen instructions and apply for access.  
When finished, your temporary ID will be displayed. This temporary ID is needed when registering  
accounts to the machine, so make a note of the ID. The temporary ID is valid for 24 hours.  
e Close the web browser.  
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How to register and delete accounts on the machine  
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Enter the account information and configure the machine so that it can access the service:  
Register an account  
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a Before you register an account, confirm that the correct time and date are set on the machine’s control  
panel. See the Quick Setup Guide included with your machine for instructions on setting the correct time  
and date.  
b Swipe left or right, or press d or c to display Scan 2.  
Press Scan 2.  
c Swipe left or right, or press d or c to display to Web.  
Press to Web.  
Information regarding the Internet connection is displayed on the machine’s LCD. Read the information  
and press OK.  
d You will be asked if you want to display this information again in the future.  
Press Yesor No.  
e Choose the desired service.  
f If information regarding Brother Web Connect is displayed, press OK.  
g Press Register/Delete Account.  
h Press Register Account.  
i A message is displayed prompting you to enter the temporary ID you received when you applied for  
Brother Web Connect access.  
Press OK.  
j Enter the temporary ID.  
Press OK.  
NOTE  
An error message will appear on the LCD 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. Either enter the temporary  
ID correctly or apply for access again and receive a new temporary ID (see How to apply for Brother Web  
k A message is displayed, prompting you to enter a name for the account as you want it to be displayed  
on the LCD.  
Press OK.  
l Enter the name using the buttons on the LCD.  
Press OK.  
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m Do one of the following:  
To set a PIN for the account, press Yes. Enter a four-digit number and press OK. (A PIN prevents  
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unauthorized access to the account.)  
If you do not want to set a PIN, press No.  
n You will be asked if you want to register the account information you entered.  
Press Yesto register.  
Press Noto enter the information again. Go back to step j.  
o Account registration is complete.  
Press OK.  
p Press  
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NOTE  
Up to 10 accounts can be registered on the machine.  
Delete an account  
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a Swipe left or right, or press d or c to display Scan 2.  
Press Scan 2.  
b Swipe left or right, or press d or c to display to Web.  
Press to Web.  
Information regarding the Internet connection is displayed on the machine’s LCD. Read the information  
and press OK.  
c You will be asked if you want to display this information again in the future.  
Press Yesor No.  
d Choose the desired service.  
e Press Register/Delete Account.  
f Press Delete Account.  
g Press the accounts that you want to delete. The selected accounts will be indicated by check marks.  
h Press OK.  
i You will be asked to confirm your selections.  
Press Yesto delete.  
j Account deletion is complete.  
Press OK.  
k Press  
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Upload  
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Scanning and uploading documents  
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Scanned photos and images can be uploaded directly to a service without using a computer.  
For details about services and supported features, see Accessible services on page 2.  
How to scan and upload documents  
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a Load your document.  
b Swipe left or right, or press d or c to display Scan 2.  
Press Scan 2.  
c Swipe left or right, or press d or c to display to Web.  
Press to Web.  
Information regarding the Internet connection is displayed on the machine’s LCD. Read the information  
and press OK.  
d You will be asked if you want to display this information again in the future.  
Press Yesor No.  
e Choose the desired service.  
f Swipe up or down, or press a or b to display your account name, and press it.  
g If the PIN entry screen is displayed, enter the four-digit PIN and press OK.  
h If the screen that prompts you to specify the file format of the image to be uploaded is displayed, choose  
the desired file format.  
NOTE  
When scanning and uploading JPEG files, black and white scanning is not available, and each page is  
uploaded as a separate file.  
i The scan settings screen will be displayed. Do one of the following:  
To change scan settings, see How to change scan settings on page 11. After changing the scan  
settings, go to step j.  
If you do not want to change any settings, press OK.  
j Press OK.  
The machine scans the document and starts uploading.  
NOTE  
• Uploaded images are saved in an album named “From_BrotherDevice”.  
• For information regarding restrictions, such as the size or number of images that can be uploaded, refer  
to the respective service’s website.  
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Upload  
How to change scan settings  
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The scan settings screen is displayed before you scan the documents that you want to upload (see step i  
on page 10):  
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Scan Type  
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a Press Scan Typeon the scan settings screen.  
b Choose Color, B&Wor Gray.  
c If you do not want to change additional settings, press OK.  
NOTE  
When scanning and uploading JPEG files, black and white scanning is not available, and each page is  
uploaded as a separate file.  
Resolution  
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a Press Resolutionon the scan settings screen.  
b Choose 150 dpi, 200 dpi, 300 dpior 600 dpi.  
c If you do not want to change additional settings, press OK.  
Document Size  
a Press Document Sizeon the scan settings screen.  
b Choose A4, Letter, Legal, B5, A5, B6, A6or Business Card.  
c If you do not want to change additional settings, press OK.  
File Size  
a Press File Sizeon the scan settings screen.  
b Choose Small, Mediumor Large.  
c If you do not want to change additional settings, press OK.  
2-sided Scan  
a Press 2-sided Scanon the scan settings screen.  
b Choose LongEdge, ShortEdgeor Off.  
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c If you do not want to change additional settings, press OK.  
NOTE  
2-sided Scan is available only when you scan from the ADF. The default setting of 2-sided Scan is Off.  
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Shortcut Settings  
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Adding Web Connect Shortcuts  
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The settings for the following services can be included in a Web Connect Shortcut:  
PICASA Web Albums™  
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GOOGLE DOCS™  
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FLICKR  
Facebook™  
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EVERNOTE  
Dropbox  
a Press Shortcuts.  
b Press  
where you haven’t added a Shortcut.  
c Press to Web.  
d Information regarding the Internet connection is displayed. Read the information and confirm it by  
pressing OK.  
e Swipe left or right, or press d or c to display the available services, and then press the desired service.  
f Press your account.  
If the account needs a PIN, enter the PIN for the account using the keyboard on the Touchscreen.  
Press OK.  
g Press OK.  
h Select the function you want to use.  
NOTE  
The functions that can be set vary depending on the chosen service.  
i Read and confirm the displayed list of functions you have chosen, and then press OK.  
j Press OKto save your Shortcut.  
NOTE  
The Shortcut name will be assigned automatically. To change the Shortcut names, see How to edit  
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Shortcut Settings  
How to change Shortcuts  
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Web Connect Shortcuts cannot be changed. Instead, delete the Shortcut (see How to delete Shortcuts  
on page 14) and create a new Shortcut (see Adding Web Connect Shortcuts on page 13).  
How to edit Shortcut Names  
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a Press Shortcuts.  
b Press  
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c Press the shortcut you want to change or delete.  
d Press Edit Shortcut Name.  
e The software keyboard will appear on the LCD. Enter a new shortcut name and then press OK.  
How to delete Shortcuts  
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a Press Shortcuts.  
b Press  
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c Press the shortcut you want to change or delete.  
d Press Delete.  
e The LCD shows you the shortcut name you are deleting. Press Yes.  
How to recall Shortcuts  
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The Shortcut settings are displayed on the Shortcut screen. To recall a Shortcut, press the Shortcut name.  
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Troubleshooting  
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Error messages  
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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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Error Message  
Cause  
Action  
Network connection failed.  
Verify that the network  
connection is good.  
The machine is not connected to a  
network.  
Verify that the network connection  
is good.  
If the to Webbutton was pressed  
soon after the machine was turned  
on, the network connection may  
not have been established yet.  
Wait and try again.  
Connection failed to server Network or server settings are  
. Check network settings. incorrect.  
Confirm that network settings are  
correct, or wait and try again later.  
There is a problem with the network or If the to Webbutton was pressed  
server.  
soon after the machine was turned  
on, the network connection may  
not have been established yet.  
Wait and try again.  
Connection failed to server Date and time settings are incorrect. Set the date and time correctly. Note  
. Wrong Date&Time.  
that if the machine's power cord is  
disconnected, the date and time  
settings may be incorrect.  
Authentication is invalid.  
Reissue temporary ID,  
and register account again. service) has expired or is invalid.  
The machine's authentication  
information (needed to access the  
Apply for Brother Web Connect  
access again to receive a new  
temporary ID, and then use the new  
ID to register the account to the  
machine (see How to apply for  
Failed to upload.  
Unsupported file  
or corrupt data.  
Confirm data of file.  
There is a problem with the file you  
are trying to upload, such as one of  
the following:  
The file cannot be used.  
The file exceeds the service's limit  
on number of pixels, file size, etc.  
The file type is not supported.  
The file is corrupted.  
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Error Message  
Cause  
Action  
Service temporarily  
unavailable.  
Try again later.  
There is a problem with the service  
and it cannot be used now.  
Wait and try again. Try accessing the  
service from a computer to confirm  
whether it is available or not.  
Incorrect PIN code.  
Enter PIN correctly.  
The PIN registered to the machine is Enter the correct PIN.  
incorrect. The PIN is the four-digit  
number that was entered when  
registering the account to the  
machine.  
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Incorrect or expired ID.  
Or this temporary ID is  
already used.  
Enter correctly or reissue  
temporary ID.  
Temporary ID is valid  
for 24 hours after it is  
issued.  
The temporary ID that was entered is Enter the correct temporary ID.  
incorrect.  
The temporary ID that was entered  
has expired. A temporary ID is valid  
for 24 hours.  
Apply for Brother Web Connect  
access again and receive a new  
temporary ID, and then use the new  
ID to register the account to the  
machine (see How to apply for  
Display name has already be The name entered as the display  
Enter a different display name.  
en registered.  
name has already been registered.  
Enter another display name.  
Max Qty of accounts reached The maximum number of accounts  
Delete any unnecessary accounts  
and try again.  
. Try again after deleting  
unnecessary accounts.  
(10) have already been registered.  
Account is invalid. Please  
register account and  
shortcut again after  
The shortcut cannot be used because Delete the shortcut, and then register  
the account was deleted after the  
shortcut was registered.  
the account and shortcut again.  
deleting this shortcut.  
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