BR-Docs Connect Guide Version 0 ENG
Applicable models This User’s Guide applies to the following models: DS-820W and DS-920DW. 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 Brother is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Windows is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 About BR-Docs .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Conditions for using BR-Docs ......................................................................................................................... 2 Service account ........................................................................................................................................
1 Introduction Introduction 1 About BR-Docs The Brother website provides an online document editing and sharing service that allows you to upload, view, edit, and share images and files. Access BR-Docs, using your Brother machine, on Brother's website at http://www.brother.com/product/brotheronline/ 1 Scanning BR-Docs 1 Photos, images, documents, and other files Once you access BR-Docs, use your Brother machine to scan images and upload them to BR-Docs for editing, storage, or sharing with others.
Introduction Conditions for using BR-Docs 1 Service account In order to use BR-Docs, you must have a BR-Docs account. If you do not already have an account, use a computer or mobile device to access the Brother Online website http://www.brother.com/product/brotheronline/ and create an account. Internet connection In order to use BR-Docs service, your Brother machine must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet through a wireless connection.
Introduction c Right-click BR-Docs. The BR-Docs Button Properties screen appears. 1 d e Click Configuration f Select the Use Proxy check box, and then select either Auto Detect Proxy or Specify Proxy. If you choose Specify Proxy, you must type your Proxy Host IP address and your Proxy server’s Port number. Type your User Name and Password, if they are required by your Host. For more information, check with your network administrator. g Click OK to save your settings and exit. Click the Proxy tab.
Introduction Setting up BR-Docs 1 Step-by-step overview Configure the settings using the following procedure: Step 1: Create an account with BR-Docs (see page 6). Access the Brother Online website (http://www.brother. com/product/brotheronline/) using a computer or mobile device and create an account. (If you already have an account, there is no need to create an additional account.
Introduction How to create an account for each of the desired services 1 In order to use BR-Docs, you must have an account. If you do not have an account, use a computer to access the Brother Online website (http://www.brother.com/product/brotheronline/) and create an account. If you already have an account, there is no need to create an additional account. Continue with the next step, Configure Wireless Access Mode for BOL Services on page 6.
Introduction d Type the Security key (Passkey). This information is also found on the label located on the bottom of your scanner. e In the Windows Security screen, type your User name and Password. 1 NOTE The first time you access the device, you will be prompted to enter a User Name and a Password. Use this User Name and Password in step 5.
Introduction f Click OK. Your computer or mobile device is now connected to the scanner, and the scanner is set to Wireless access Mode. g To access the scanner’s web page, open a new browser page on your computer or mobile device and type http://10.10.100.1 in the address bar. h i Type a User Name and Password. 1 When the scanner’s internal web page appears, click Setting.
Introduction j Click Brother Online Setting. 1 k Click BOL Account, and then type your BOL account information: - URL (your unique BR-Docs URL) - - E-mail (your User ID) - Password.
Introduction l m n Click Apply. o p Make sure the Auto check box is selected. 1 To return to the scanner’s internal web page, click Setting. Click Brother Online Setting > WiFi for Internet Access. The following screen appears: Click on the name of the wireless network you want to use to allow the scanner to access the Internet.
Introduction q If the network requires a password, type it in the Please enter password field. 1 r Click Connect. The scanner will reboot (it may take up to 80 seconds). When it restarts, your new access mode for BOL services is applied. NOTE • While the scanner reboots, the Wi-Fi® indicator will change color several times. When the scanner is ready, the indicator will turn orange.
2 Upload Scan and Upload Scanning and uploading documents to BR-Docs 2 Scan and upload without using a computer NOTE You must use Button Manager V2 to scan and upload files that are 50MB or larger (see next page). a Set the Wi-Fi® switch to ON. Wait about 40 seconds until the Wi-Fi® indicator turns from red to blue. When your scanner makes a connection to your access point, the Wi-Fi® indicator starts blinking blue. b c d e Insert the SD card into your scanner.
Upload Scan using Button Manager V2 (Windows®) a Connect the Micro USB Cable to the Micro USB port on your scanner. Connect the Micro USB Cable to a USB port on your computer. b c d On your computer, click the e Click BR-Docs 2 (Button Manager) icon in the task tray. Button Manager V2 Button Panel launches. Insert a document into your scanner. to start scanning. When scanning is complete, the scanned image is uploaded to BR-Docs. f Your scanned file is uploaded to the BR-Docs service.
A Troubleshooting Error messages (Windows®) If an error occurs, Button Manager V2 will display an error message. The most common error messages are shown below. You can correct most errors yourself. If, after reading this table, you still need help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. A Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/, go to your model's home page, and click FAQs & Troubleshooting. Error Message Cause Action Invalid host.
Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Action The connection was prematurely closed. The network connection may be temporarily stopped. This may occur due to a network problem. You can try again later or check with your System Administrator. Exceeded the specified size limit. The image file you have uploaded Check with your System to the server may be too large and Administrator for file size limitations. exceed the size limit. Unable to resolve the host name. The host name may be incorrect.
Troubleshooting Error Message Unknown error. Cause Action The document failed to upload for Check all network settings of the Button Manager V2 to make sure an undetermined reason. This may also occur if Button they are correct. Manager V2 cannot establish a connection with the network server. A NOTE If you are having trouble uploading files, make sure you can access the network file server using an Internet browser.
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