Brother ImageCenter ADS-1000w User manual

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USA/CAN Version A
ADS-1000W
ADS-1500W
Brother Industries, Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan
Thank you for choosing Brother. Your support is important to us and we value your business. Your Brother product
is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver reliable performance, day-in and day-out.
Please read the Product Safety Guide on page 20 before you set up your machine. Then, please return to
this page of the Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation procedure.
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Unpack the machine and check the components
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
You can download the User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide for your model from the Brother Solutions Center
at http://solutions.brother.com/. If your computer does not have a DVD-ROM drive, the supplied DVD-ROM does
not contain drivers for your operating system, or you want to download manuals and utilities, visit your model page
at http://solutions.brother.com/.
WARNING
• This product was packaged in a plastic bag. To avoid suffocation, keep plastic bags away from babies
and children. Do not use the bag in cribs, beds, carriages, or play pens. The bag is not a toy.
• Use only the AC adapter supplied with this product.
aRemove the protective tape and film covering the machine and the LCD or Control Panel.
bMake sure you have all the components.
WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injuries.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injuries.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to property or loss of product functionality.
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.
NOTE
Unless otherwise specified, illustrations in this guide show the ADS-1500W.
Receipt Carrier Sheet for BR-Receipts
(USA only)
USB Interface Cable DVD-ROM
AC adapter
Product Registration Sheet (USA only)
Warranty Card Quick Setup Guide
NOTE
• We recommend saving the original packaging in case you must ship your machine.
• Use the supplied USB cable if you want to connect the machine to a computer.
Start Here
Quick Setup Guide ADS-1000W / ADS-1500W

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2
Connect the AC adapter
aConnect the AC adapter.
bOpen the Top Cover aand push the flap of the
Top Cover bfirmly back until it clicks.
NOTE
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.
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Windows®Macintosh
USB Wireless Network
3
Choose your connection type
These installation instructions are for Windows®XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista®, Windows®7,
Windows®8, and Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x and 10.8.x.
If your computer does not have a DVD-ROM drive or the supplied DVD-ROM does not contain drivers for your
operating system, or you want to download manuals and utilities, visit your model page at
http://solutions.brother.com/. Some software applications included on the DVD-ROM may not be available as
a download.
NOTE
Windows®8 users: If the Brother manuals are in PDF format, use Adobe®Reader®to open them. If Adobe®
Reader®is installed on your computer but you cannot open the files in Adobe®Reader®, change the file
association for PDF (see How to open a PDF file in Adobe®Reader®(Windows®8) on page 19).
For USB interface cable
Windows
®
, go to page 4
Macintosh, go to page 6
For Wireless Network
Windows
®
and Macintosh,
go to page 7

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Windows®
USB
For Windows
®
USB interface users
(Windows
®
XP Home/XP Professional/Windows Vista
®
/Windows
®
7/Windows
®
8)
4
Before you install
Make sure that your computer and machine are ON.
5
Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive. If
the model name screen appears, choose your
machine. If the language screen appears,
choose your language.
bClick Install MFL-Pro Suite, and then click
Yes if you accept the license agreements.
cChoose Local Connection (USB), and then
click Next.
dFollow the on-screen instructions until the Plug
in the USB cable screen appears, and then
click Next.
NOTE
• DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.
• If there are any programs running, close them.
• The screens may differ depending on your
operating system.
• The DVD-ROM includes Nuance™
PaperPort™12SE. This software supports
Windows®XP Home (SP3 or greater), XP
Professional (SP3 or greater), Windows Vista®
(SP2 or greater), Windows®7 and
Windows®8. Update to the latest Windows®
Service Pack before installing MFL-Pro Suite.
NOTE
• If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to Computer (My
Computer).
(For Windows®8: click the (File Explorer)
icon on the taskbar, and then go to Computer.)
• Double-click the DVD-ROM icon, and then
double-click start.exe.
NOTE
For Windows Vista®, Windows®7 and
Windows®8, when the User Account Control
screen appears, click Allow or Yes.
NOTE
If the Windows Security screen appears, select
the check box and click Install to complete the
installation correctly.

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Windows®
USB
Windows®Macintosh
USB
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Connect the USB cable
aConnect the USB cable to the USB port
marked with a symbol on the back of your
machine. Connect the other end of the cable to
your computer.
bThe installation will continue automatically.
The installation screens appear one after
another.
cWhen the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions.
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Finish and restart
aClick Finish to restart your computer.
bThe following screens will appear:
• When the Software Update Setting screen
appears, choose the software update setting
you want and click OK.
• When the Brother Product Research and
Support Program screen appears, select
your preference and follow the on-screen
instructions.
To install optional applications:
Now go to
Page 16
NOTE
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few seconds for all
screens to appear.
NOTE
• If an error message appears during the
software installation, do one of the following:
- Windows®XP, Windows Vista®and
Windows®7 users: Run the Installation
Diagnostics located in (Start) >
All Programs > Brother > ADS-XXXXX
(where XXXXX is your model name).
- Windows®8 users: To run the Installation
Diagnostics, double-click (Brother
Utilities) on the desktop, and then click the
drop-down list and select your model name
(if not already selected). Click Tools in the
left navigation bar.
• Depending on your security settings, a
Windows®Security or antivirus software
window may appear when using the machine
or its software. Please allow or permit the
window to continue.
NOTE
Internet access is required for the software
update and the Brother Product Research and
Support Program.
Finish
The installation is now
complete and it is time to
do a test scan. See Test
Scan (scan to PDF) on
page 18.

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Macintosh
USB
For Macintosh USB interface users
(Mac OS X v10.6.8/10.7.x/10.8.x)
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Before you install
Make sure your machine is connected to the power
and your Macintosh is ON.
5
Connect the USB cable
aConnect the USB cable to the USB port
marked with a symbol on the back of your
machine. Connect the other end of the cable to
your computer.
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Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive.
bDouble-click the Start Here OSX icon to install.
If the model name screen appears, choose
your machine.
cChoose Local Connection (USB), and then
click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions.
dAfter the installation, the Brother software will
search for the Brother device. This will take a
few moments to complete.
eChoose your machine from the list, and then
click Next.
To install optional applications:
Now go to
Page 17
NOTE
For Mac OS X v10.6.0 to 10.6.7 users, upgrade to
Mac OS X v10.6.8 - 10.8.x.
NOTE
• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on
a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
• Connect the machine directly to your
Macintosh.
Finish
The installation is now
complete and it is time to
do a test scan. See Test
Scan (scan to PDF) on
page 18.

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For Wireless Network Users
Wireless Network
For wireless network interface users
4
Choose your wireless setup method
The following instructions will offer two methods for setting up your Brother machine on a wireless network. If you
want to scan using your mobile devices only and your wireless access point/router supports automatic wireless
(one-push) setup (WPS or AOSS™), select method b. Otherwise, select method a.
aSetup using the DVD-ROM and a USB cable (Windows®and Macintosh)
• We recommend using a computer wirelessly connected to your network for this method.
• You will need to use a USB cable temporarily during configuration.
Now go to page 8
bOne-push setup using WPS or AOSS™ (mobile devices)
• Use this method if your wireless access point/router supports automatic wireless (one-push) setup
(WPS or AOSS™).
• If you want to scan using your computer, use method a.
Now go to page 11

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For Wireless Network Users
5
Setup using the
DVD-ROM and USB cable
(Windows
®
and Macintosh)
For Windows®Users:
aPut the DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive. If
the model name screen appears, choose your
machine. If the language screen appears,
choose your language.
bClick Install MFL-Pro Suite and click Yes if
you accept the license agreements.
cChoose Wireless Network Connection, and
then click Next.
dWhen the Firewall/AntiVirus detected screen
appears, choose Change the Firewall port
settings to enable network connection and
continue with the installation.
(Recommended) and click Next.
eFollow the on-screen instructions to set up the
Brother machine.
fYour machine will now try to connect to your
wireless network. It may take a few minutes.
Wireless setup is now complete.
The Wi-Fi light on the Control Panel
lights up, indicating that the machine’s
Network I/F is set to WLAN.
To install MFL-Pro Suite
For Windows®users:
Now go to
Step gon page 9
For Macintosh users:
Now go to
Step gon page 10
For Macintosh Users:
For Macintosh installation, insert the
DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive and
double-click Start Here OSX. Select Wireless
installation and follow the Wireless Device
Setup instructions on your computer screen.
When setup is complete, go to step gon
page 10.
NOTE
• If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to Computer (My
Computer).
(For Windows®8: click the (File Explorer)
icon on the taskbar, and then go to Computer.)
• Double-click the DVD-ROM icon, and then
double-click start.exe.
NOTE
• For Windows Vista®, Windows®7 and
Windows®8, when the User Account Control
screen appears, click Allow or Yes.
• Click Yes if you accept the license agreements.

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Windows®
Wireless Network
Windows®Macintosh
Wireless Network
gChoose your machine from the list, and then
click Next.
hThe installation of the Brother drivers will
automatically start. The installation screens
appear one after another.
iWhen the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions.
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Finish and restart
aClick Finish to restart your computer.
bThe following screens will appear:
• When the Software Update Setting screen
appears, choose the software update setting
you want and click OK.
• When the Brother Product Research and
Support Program starts up, follow the
on-screen instructions.
To install optional applications:
Now go to
Page 16
NOTE
• If your machine is not found over the network,
confirm your settings by following the
on-screen instructions.
• If you are using WEP and the WiFi light on
the Control Panel lights up (for ADS-1000W) or
the LCD displays Connected (for
ADS-1500W) but your machine is not found on
the network, make sure you entered the WEP
key correctly. The WEP key is case-sensitive.
NOTE
• DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few seconds for all
screens to appear.
•IftheWindows Security screen appears,
select the check box and click Install to
complete the installation correctly.
NOTE
If an error message appears during the software
installation, do one of the following:
- Windows®XP, Windows Vista®and
Windows®7 users: Run the Installation
Diagnostics located in (Start) >
All Programs > Brother > ADS-XXXXX
(where XXXXX is your model name).
- Windows®8 users: To run the Installation
Diagnostics, double-click (Brother
Utilities) on the desktop, and then click the
drop-down list and select your model name (if
not already selected). Click Tools in the left
navigation bar.
NOTE
• Internet access is required for the software
update and the Brother Product Research and
Support Program.
• When you install MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Help
will also be installed automatically. Launch
Brother Help by clicking
in the system tray. Click to
access the Brother Solutions Center.
Finish
The installation is now
complete and it is time to
do a test scan. See Test
Scan (scan to PDF) on
page 18.

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Macintosh
Wireless Network
gChoose your machine from the list, and then
click Next.
hThe installation of the Brother drivers will
automatically start. Please wait for the software
to install.
To install optional applications:
Now go to
Page 17
NOTE
If your wireless settings fail, the Wireless Device
Setup Wizard screen appears. Follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the wireless
configuration.
NOTE
• (ADS-1000W)
You can find your machine’s MAC Address
(Ethernet Address) in Network Status from the
Network tab, and IP address in TCP/IP
(Wireless) in Wireless from the Network tab,
in Web Based Management. See How to
Configure the Machine Settings Using Web
Based Management (Web Browser) in the
Network User’s Guide.
(ADS-1500W)
You can display your machine’s MAC Address
(Ethernet Address) and IP Address using the
machine’s LCD. To find the MAC Address,
press (Settings) > Network > WLAN >
MAC Address. To find the IP Address, press
(Settings) > Network > WLAN >
TCP/IP > IP Address.
• If the Setup Network “Scan to” name screen
appears, type a name for your Macintosh (up to
15 characters), and then click Next.
The name you type will appear in the
Destination drop-down list in Scan to
Network Device from the Scan tab in Web
Based Management (ADS-1000W only)(see
Save Scanned Documents on Your Computer
in the User’s Guide) or on the LCD of the
machine (ADS-1500W only) when you choose
a scan option. For more information, see Scan
from the Control Panel of the Machine in the
User’s Guide.
Finish
The installation is now
complete and it is time to
do a test scan. See Test
Scan (scan to PDF) on
page 18.

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For Wireless Network Users
Wireless Network
5
One-push setup using
WPS or AOSS™ (mobile
devices)
(ADS-1000W)
aConfirm that your wireless access point/router
has the WPS or AOSS™ symbol as shown
below.
bPlace the Brother machine within range of your
WPS or AOSS™ access point/router. The
range may differ depending on your
environment. Refer to the instructions provided
with your access point/router.
cPress the WPS or AOSS™ button on your
wireless access point/router (for more
information, see the instructions provided with
your wireless access point/router).
dUsing a small, pointed object, press the
AOSS/WPS button on the back of the machine
for less than two seconds.
eThis feature will automatically detect which
mode (WPS or AOSS™) your wireless access
point/router uses and try to connect to your
wireless network.
fIf your wireless device is connected
successfully, the Wi-Fi light on the Control
Panel will light up.
If the connection failed, the LEDs blink to
indicate an error status. Make a note of the
error status, see Troubleshooting on page 13,
and then correct the error.
Wireless setup is now complete.
The Wi-Fi light on the Control Panel
lights up, indicating that the machine’s
Network I/F is set to WLAN.
NOTE
• If you do not press the AOSS/WPS button on
the back of the machine soon after pressing the
WPS or AOSS™ button on your wireless
access point/router, the connection may fail.
• If your wireless access point/router supports
WPS and you want to configure your machine
using the PIN (Personal Identification Number)
Method, see Configuration using the PIN
Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) in the
Network User’s Guide.
NOTE
• Connect your mobile device to a wireless
access point/router using a Wi-Fi connection.
• Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan
(Android™/iOS/Windows®Phone) from your
mobile device’s application download site.
• To download the User’s Guide for the
application you are using (Brother
iPrint&Scan), visit the Brother Solutions Center
at http://solutions.brother.com/ and click
Manuals on your model’s page.

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For Wireless Network Users
(ADS-1500W)
aConfirm that your wireless access point/router
has the WPS or AOSS™ symbol as shown
below.
bPlace the Brother machine within range of your
WPS or AOSS™ access point/router. The
range may differ depending on your
environment. Refer to the instructions provided
with your access point/router.
cOn the machine’s Control Panel, press
(Settings) > Network > WLAN > WPS/AOSS.
When Enable WLAN? is displayed, press Yes
to accept.
dWhen the LCD instructs you to start WPS or
AOSS™, press the WPS or AOSS™ button on
your wireless access point/router (for more
information, see the instructions provided with
your wireless access point/router).
Press OK on your machine.
eThis feature will automatically detect which
mode (WPS or AOSS™) your wireless access
point/router uses and try to connect to your
wireless network.
fIf your wireless device is connected
successfully, the LCD will display the message
Connected until you press OK.
If the connection failed, the LCD will display an
error code. Make a note of the error code, see
Troubleshooting on page 13, and then correct
the error.
Wireless setup is now complete.
The Wi-Fi light on the Control Panel
lights up, indicating that the machine’s
Network I/F is set to WLAN.
NOTE
• If you do not start WPS/AOSS from the
machine’s Control Panel soon after pressing
the WPS or AOSS™ button on your wireless
access point/router, the connection may fail.
• If your wireless access point/router supports
WPS and you want to configure your machine
using the PIN (Personal Identification Number)
Method, see Configuration using the PIN
Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) in the
Network User’s Guide.
NOTE
• Connect your mobile device to a wireless
access point/router using a Wi-Fi connection.
• Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan
(Android™/iOS/Windows®Phone) from your
mobile device’s application download site.
• To download the User’s Guide for the
application you are using (Brother
iPrint&Scan), visit the Brother Solutions Center
at http://solutions.brother.com/ and click
Manuals on your model’s page.

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For Wireless Network Users
Wireless Network
Troubleshooting
How can I find the wireless security information (SSID and Network Key*)
* The Network Key may also be described as the Password, Security Key, or Encryption Key.
* If the WLAN access point/router is not broadcasting the SSID, the SSID will not automatically be detected.
You must manually enter the SSID name. See Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcasting
in the Network User’s Guide.
Error Status/Error Codes
If the LED indicators (on the ADS-1000W) or the LCD (on the ADS-1500W) indicate an error, locate the error
status or code in the tables that follow and use the recommended solution to correct the error.
If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Brother Customer Service, make sure you
have your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key ready. We cannot assist you in locating this
information.
1) Check documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.
2) The default SSID could be the manufacturer’s name or the model name.
3) If you do not know the security information, please consult the router manufacturer, your system
administrator, or your Internet provider.
The LED is on.
The LED is blinking.
ADS-1000W
Error Status Recommended Solutions
The machine cannot detect a wireless access point/router that has WPS or AOSS™
enabled.
To configure your wireless settings using WPS or AOSS™, you must configure both your
machine and the wireless access point/router.
Confirm that your wireless access point/router supports WPS or AOSS™, and start from
step 5on page 11 again.
If you do not know how to operate your wireless access point/router
using WPS or AOSS™, see the documentation provided with your
wireless access point/router, ask the manufacturer of your wireless
access point/router, or ask your system administrator.
Two or more wireless access points that have WPS or AOSS™, enabled are detected.
Confirm that only one wireless access point/router within range has the WPS or AOSS™
method active and try again.
Try starting from step 5on page 11 again after a few minutes in order to avoid interference
from other access points.

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For Wireless Network Users
ADS-1500W
Error Code Recommended Solutions
TS-01
The wireless setting is not activated.
Turn the wireless setting to ON:
1. On your machine, press (Settings) > Network > WLAN > Setup Wizard.
2. When Enable WLAN? is displayed, press Yes.
This will start the wireless setup wizard.
TS-02
The wireless access point/router cannot be detected.
1. Check the following:
- Make sure that the wireless access point/router is powered on.
- Move your machine to an obstruction-free area, or closer to the wireless access
point/router.
- Temporarily place your machine within about 3.3 feet (one meter) from the wireless
access point when you are configuring the wireless settings.
- If your wireless access point/router is using MAC address filtering, confirm the MAC
address of the Brother machine is allowed in the filter.
2. If you manually entered the SSID and security information (SSID/authentication
method/encryption method/Network Key), the information may be incorrect.
Confirm the SSID and security information and re-enter the correct information as
necessary. See How can I find the wireless security information (SSID and Network
Key*) on page 13.
TS-03
The wireless network and security setting you entered may be incorrect.
Confirm the wireless network settings. See How can I find the wireless security information
(SSID and Network Key*) on page 13.
Confirm that the entered or selected SSID/authentication method/encryption
method/UserID/Userpass are correct.
TS-04
The Authentication/Encryption methods used by the selected wireless access point/router
are not supported by your machine.
For infrastructure mode, change the authentication and encryption methods of the wireless
access point/router. Your machine supports the following authentication methods:
Authentication Method Encryption Method
WPA-Personal TKIP
AES
WPA2-Personal AES
Open WEP
None (without encryption)
Shared key WEP
If your problem is not solved, the SSID or network settings you entered may be incorrect.
Reconfirm the wireless network settings. See How can I find the wireless security
information (SSID and Network Key*) on page 13.
For ad-hoc mode, change the authentication and encryption methods of your computer for
the wireless setting. Your machine supports Open authentication method only, with optional
WEP encryption.

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For Wireless Network Users
Wireless Network
ADS-1500W
Error Code Recommended Solutions
TS-05
The security information (SSID/Network Key) is incorrect.
Confirm the SSID and security information (Network Key). See How can I find the wireless
security information (SSID and Network Key*) on page 13.
If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother
machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
TS-06
The wireless security information (Authentication method/Encryption method/Network Key)
is incorrect.
Confirm the wireless security information (Authentication method/Encryption method/
Network Key) using the Authentication Method table in error TS-04. See How can I find the
wireless security information (SSID and Network Key*) on page 13.
If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother
machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
TS-07
The machine cannot detect a wireless access point/router that has WPS or AOSS™
enabled.
To configure your wireless settings using WPS or AOSS™, you must operate both your
machine and the wireless access point/router.
Confirm that your wireless access point/router supports WPS or AOSS™, and try starting
step 5on page 11 again.
If you do not know how to operate your wireless access point/router
using WPS or AOSS™, see the documentation provided with your
wireless access point/router, ask the manufacturer of your wireless
access point/router, or ask your network administrator.
TS-08
Two or more wireless access points that have WPS or AOSS™, enabled are detected.
Confirm that only one wireless access point/router within range has the WPS or AOSS™
method active and try again.
To avoid interference from other access points, after a few minutes, try again starting from
step 5on page 11.
TS-20 The machine is still trying to connect to your wireless network. Please wait a few minutes,
and then check the WLAN status.

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Install Optional Applications
1
Install optional
applications
(Windows
®
users)
BR-Receipts (USA only)
Brother’s BR-Receipts application processes receipts
by taking information from your scanned images and
categorizing it. You can generate reports to view and
track categorized expenses.
Nuance PDF Converter Professional 8
(ADS-1500W only)
Nuance PDF Converter Professional 8 offers a
variety of features for handling PDF files. It can unlock
and open PDF files for viewing, editing, annotation
and re-assembly.
Enter the Nuance serial number that is shown on
the MFL-Pro Suite DVD-ROM sleeve when
installing Nuance PDF Converter Professional 8.
aReinsert the DVD-ROM or double-clicking the
start.exe program. If the model name screen
appears, choose your machine. If the language
screen appears, choose your language.
bThe DVD-ROM Top Menu will appear. Click
Additional Applications.
cClick the button for the application you want to
install. (These applications available may differ
depending on your country.)
dWhen installation is complete, click Back to go
back to the Additional Applications screen
and install other applications.
To exit, click Exit.
NOTE
• To start BR-Receipts, do one of the following:
-Windows
®XP, Windows Vista®and
Windows®7 users: Click (Start) > All
Programs > Brother > BR-Receipts.
-Windows
®8 users: Double-click
(Brother Utilities) on the desktop, and then
click (BR-Receipts).
• To start Nuance PDF Converter Professional 8,
do one of the following:
-Windows
®XP, Windows Vista®and
Windows®7 users: Click (Start) > All
Programs > Nuance PDF Converter
Professional 8 > PDF Converter
Professional.
-Windows
®8 users: Move your mouse to the
lower right corner of your desktop. When the
menu bar appears, click Start and then click
(PDF Converter Professional).
Finish The installation is now
complete.

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Install Optional Applications
1
Install optional
applications
(Macintosh users)
BR-Receipts (USA only)
Brother’s BR-Receipts application processes receipts
by taking information from your scanned images and
categorizing it. You can generate reports to view and
track categorized expenses.
Presto! PageManager
Presto! PageManager adds Optical Character
Recognition (OCR) capability to Brother
ControlCenter2. OCR allows you to scan a document
and convert its contents to text, so that you can edit
the text using the word processing application of your
choice. You can scan, share and organize photos and
documents using Presto! PageManager.
aDouble-click the Brother Support icon to
install. The Brother Support window will
appear.
bClick the button for the application you want to
install. (These applications available may differ
depending on your country.)
Finish The installation is now
complete.

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Test Scan (scan to PDF)
1
Load your document
aLift the Document Support Arms a.
bPlace your document, face down, top edge first
in the document feeder between the Guides
until you feel it touch the inside of the machine
gently.
For Windows®users:
Now go to
Step 2on page 18
For Macintosh users:
Now go to
Step 2on page 19
2
Scan using
ControlCenter4
(Windows
®
)
aClick the (ControlCenter4) icon in the
system tray, and then select Open from the
menu.
bSelect Home Mode in the mode dialog box.
The ControlCenter4 window appears.
cClick (Scan). The machine starts to feed
and scan your document.
dClick (Save). The Save dialog box
appears.
NOTE
When you load multiple documents, position the
documents so that the leading edges are aligned
at a slight angle in the feed direction.
1
NOTE
If the icon is not displayed in the system tray,
do one of the following:
•Windows
®XP, Windows Vista®and
Windows®7 users: Click (Start) > All
Programs > Brother > ADS-XXXXX >
ControlCenter4 (where XXXXX is your model
name).
•Windows
®8 users: Double-click (Brother
Utilities) on the desktop, and then click
(ControlCenter4).

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Test Scan (scan to PDF)
eClick OK. The scanned data will be saved in
PDF format.
2
Scan using
ControlCenter2
(Macintosh)
aClick the (ControlCenter2) icon in the
Dock. The ControlCenter2 window appears.
bClick (File).
cClick Start Scanning. The machine starts to
feed and scan your document.
The scanned data is saved in PDF format.
Finish The test scan is now
complete.
NOTE
(ADS-1000W only)
If you set up the machine using a Wireless
Network connection and want to start scanning
using Scan to FTP, Scan to PC (Network
Connect) or WS Scan, see Scan from the Control
Panel of the Machine in the User’s Guide to
configure the scan settings from the machine’s
Control Panel.
How to open a PDF file in Adobe
®
Reader
®
(Windows
®
8)
aMove your mouse to the lower right corner of
your desktop. When the menu bar appears,
click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
bClick Programs, click Default Programs,
and then click Associate a file type or
protocol with a program.
cSelect .pdf, and then click the Change
program... button.
dClick Adobe Reader. The icon next to .pdf
changes to the ‘Adobe Reader’ icon.
Adobe®Reader®is now the default
application for reading .pdf files until you
change this file association.
NOTE
If the icon is not displayed in the Dock, click
Go from the Finder bar, Applications, Brother,
and then double-click the icon. The
(ControlCenter2) icon will appear in the Dock.
Finish The test scan is now
complete.
NOTE
(ADS-1000W only)
If you set up the machine using a Wireless
Network connection and want to start scanning
using Scan to FTP, Scan to PC (Network
Connect) or WS Scan, see Scan from the Control
Panel of the Machine in the User’s Guide to
configure the scan settings from the Control
Panel.

20
Product Safety Guide
Symbols and conventions used in
the documentation
The following symbols and conventions are used
throughout the documentation.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
machine.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injuries.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injuries.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property or
loss of product functionality.
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.
Prohibition icons indicate actions that must not be
performed.
This icon indicates that flammable sprays may not
be used.
This icon indicates that organic solvents such as
alcohol and liquids may not be used.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to possible
electrical shock.
Fire Hazard icons alert you to the possibility of fire.
Unplug icons indicate that you should unplug the
machine.
Bold
Bold typeface identifies specific keys
on the machine’s control panel or on
the computer screen.
Italics
Italicized typeface emphasizes an
important point or refers you to a
related topic.
(ADS-1500W
only)
Courier New
Text in Courier New font identifies
messages on the LCD of the machine.
NOTE
The illustrations in this guide show the
ADS-1500W.