Web Connect Guide Version 0 ENG
Applicable models This User’s Guide applies to the following models: ADS-2500W and ADS-2600W Definitions of notes We use the following icon throughout this user’s guide: NOTE Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other features. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. FLICKR is a registered trademark of Yahoo! Inc.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Brother Web Connect Feature...................................................................................................................1 Accessible services ...................................................................................................................................2 Conditions for using Brother Web Connect ...............................................................................................3 Service account .......................
1 Introduction 1 1 Brother Web Connect Feature 1 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.
Introduction Accessible services 1 1 The following services can be accessed from your Brother machine: PICASA Web Albums™ PICASA Web Albums™ is an online photo sharing service. Images can be uploaded, organized into albums, and shared with other users. URL: http://picasaweb.google.com/ GOOGLE DOCS™ GOOGLE DOCS™ is an online document editing and sharing service. URL: http://docs.google.com/ FLICKR® FLICKR® is an online photo sharing service.
Introduction Conditions for using Brother Web Connect 1 1 Service account 1 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 1 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.
Introduction f g Press On. h Press 1 Press the option that you want to set, and then enter the proxy server information. Press OK. .
Introduction Setting up Brother Web Connect 1 1 Step-by-step overview 1 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 an account. (If you already have an account, there is no need to create an additional account.) User registration Obtain account Web service Step 2: Apply for Brother Web Connect access (see page 6).
Introduction How to create an account for each of the desired services 1 1 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.
Introduction • From your web browser 1 Type “https://moi.bwc.brother.com/portal/” into your web browser’s address bar. 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.
Introduction How to register and delete accounts on the machine 1 1 Enter the account information and configure the machine so that it can access the service: Register an account 1 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.
Introduction m Do one of the following: 1 To set a PIN for the account, press Yes. Enter a four-digit number and press OK. (A PIN prevents 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 Yes to register. Press No to enter the information again. Go back to step j. o Account registration is complete. Press OK. p Press .
2 Upload 2 Scanning and uploading documents 2 2 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 2 a b Load your document. 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.
Upload How to change scan settings 2 The scan settings screen is displayed before you scan the documents that you want to upload (see step i on page 10): Scan Type a b c 2 2 Press Scan Type on the scan settings screen. Choose Color, B&W or Gray. 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.
Upload 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.
3 Shortcut Settings 3 Adding Web Connect Shortcuts 3 The settings for the following services can be included in a Web Connect Shortcut: PICASA Web Albums™ 3 GOOGLE DOCS™ FLICKR® Facebook™ EVERNOTE® Dropbox a Press Shortcuts. b Press c d Press to Web. e f Swipe left or right, or press d or c to display the available services, and then press the desired service. g h Press OK. where you haven’t added a Shortcut. Information regarding the Internet connection is displayed.
Shortcut Settings How to change Shortcuts 3 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 a b c d e 3 Press Shortcuts. Press . Press the shortcut you want to change or delete. Press Edit Shortcut Name. The software keyboard will appear on the LCD. Enter a new shortcut name and then press OK.
A Troubleshooting A Error messages A 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. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Error Message Cause Action Network connection failed. Verify that the network connection is good.
Troubleshooting 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 incorrect. The PIN is the four-digit number that was entered when registering the account to the machine. Enter the correct PIN. Incorrect or expired ID.
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