Brother DCP / MFC all-in-one scan function
On a Brother DCP or MFC machine, scanning is one feature inside a combined print, copy, and often fax device. The scan driver is delivered through Brother's Full Driver and Software Package, so a bare print driver will leave scanning unavailable while everything else works. Identify your machine by its DCP or MFC number, and if the unit is on Wi-Fi, expect the installer to walk through network discovery so the scan destination points at the right device.
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- 10, 11
- Hardware category
- Scanners
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- Brother
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- 12 in this category, 3 elsewhere from Brother
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Brother DCP / MFC all-in-one scan function at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Device type | Scan half of a laser or inkjet all-in-one |
| Connection | USB, network, and Wi-Fi |
| Scan interface | Twain and WIA via the full package |
| Package to choose | Full Driver and Software Package |
| Feeder and duplex | Flatbed, feeder on MFC models |
| First thing that breaks | Scan missing when only a print driver is present |
How to tell this is what you have
- DCP or MFC model designation
- Combined printer, scanner, and often fax in one chassis
- Scan arrives with the Full Driver and Software Package
Worth knowing: The scan function is part of the Full Driver & Software Package for your multifunction model.
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Brother DCP / MFC all-in-one scan function next to the other 12 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother DCP / MFC all-in-one scan function (this page) | Brother | 10, 11 | DCP or MFC model designation |
| Canon imageFORMULA document scanners | Canon | 10, 11 | Feeder-only chassis with no flatbed lid |
| Canon CanoScan flatbed scanners | Canon | 10, 11 | Flatbed with a hinged lid and glass platen |
| Canon PIXMA all-in-one scan function | Canon | 10, 11 | Scan glass built into the top of a PIXMA inkjet printer |
| Epson WorkForce document scanners (DS / ES series) | Epson | 10, 11 | Uses the Epson Scan 2 application |
| Epson Perfection photo/flatbed scanners | Epson | 10, 11 | Large flatbed with an integrated transparency lid on film-capable models |
| Epson EcoTank / WorkForce all-in-one scan function | Epson | 10, 11 | Scanner integrated into an EcoTank or WorkForce printer body |
| Brother ADS document scanners | Brother | 10, 11 | ADS- prefixed model numbers |
| HP ScanJet document and flatbed scanners | HP | 10, 11 | ScanJet or ScanJet Pro branding on the chassis |
| HP OfficeJet / ENVY / LaserJet MFP scan function | HP | 10, 11 | Scanner built into an OfficeJet, ENVY, or LaserJet MFP |
| Canon Maxify all-in-one scan function | Canon | 10, 11 | Scan glass and often a feeder on a Maxify inkjet |
| Epson FastFoto photo scanners | Epson | 10, 11 | Feeds loose photo prints through a rapid feeder |
| Brother PDS high-speed document scanners | Brother | 10, 11 | PDS-prefixed model number identifies the exact product |
Other Brother families in the catalog
Brother hardware documented outside scanners
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Brother HL Laser Series | Printers | 10, 11 |
| Brother MFC All-in-One Series | Printers | 10, 11 |
| Brother DCP Series | Printers | 10, 11 |