How do I get my Brother printer to scan to my Mac?

Open Preview, go to File>Import From Scanner, select Include Network Devices, go back to File>Import From Scanner, your Brother scanner should be listed, select it, Image Capture will open and you can scan.

How do I scan from my Brother MFC j470dw?

STEP B: Use the Scan to File feature from the SCAN key on my Brother machine

1. Load your document.
2. Press SCAN.
3. Press the UP OR DOWN ARROW key to select Scan to File.
4. Press OK.
5. (For network users)
6. Do one of the following:
7. Press the UP OR DOWN ARROW key to select Set with Panel, and then press OK.

Do Brother scanners work with Mac?

If you already added your Brother machine in the Print & Scan section, you can scan directly from there. Please follow the steps below: Connect your Brother machine to the Macintosh using a USB cable. Or connect your Brother machine to the same LAN (if you are using a network model) where the Macintosh is connected.

How do I scan from my Brother MFC printer to my computer?

Place the document to be scanned on the scanner glass (Flatbed) or Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), depending on the model of your Brother machine. Press the Scan key on the Brother machine and select Scan to PC -> File, or Scan to File.

Why won’t my scanner work on my Mac?

Make sure the scanner is plugged into an electrical outlet and turned on, and that its cables are securely connected. If you previously saw a scanning option and you don’t see one anymore, try deleting the scanner (or multifunction printer) and adding it again.

How do I get my scanner to work on my Mac?

Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners . If you don’t see your scanner in the list at the left, click the Add button . If a pop-up menu appears, choose Add Printer or Scanner. Select your scanner, then click Add.

Why isn’t my Mac letting me scan?