Using Your Computer to Scan (Remote Scan)

To scan from a computer, you can use MF Scan Utility or an application such as an image processing or word processing application. If you use ScanGear MF supplied with the machine, you can configure advanced scan settings (Using ScanGear MF).
When using the machine with a USB connection, exit sleep mode before scanning. Entering Sleep Mode
Scanning Using MF Scan Utility
 
MF Scan Utility is an application included with the machine that enables you to scan documents or images to a computer. You can forward the scanned data to a specified application, or attach it to an e-mail message. For more information, click [Instructions] on MF Scan Utility.
If you are a macOS user, see the manuals for the relevant drivers or software on the online manual website.
Scanning Using an Application
 
You can scan images by using an application such as a word-processing or image-processing application, and load the images directly into the application. You do not need to start another application to scan. Scanning Documents from an Application
Using WSD to Scan
Even if you do not have a dedicated scanner driver, you can scan an original easily from a computer using the WSD function available for Windows. Using WSD
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