How to Scan a Document to Word on an MFC

1. Turn on your printer and make sure it is properly connected to your computer.
2. Launch the PaperPort 'Control Center' software. This is in the 'Brother' folder under 'All Programs' in your 'Start' menu, or you may have an icon on your desktop or taskbar labeled 'Control Center' or a similar title.
3. Click 'Configuration,' select 'Scan' then 'OCR.'
4. Select the 'Software button' tab.
5. Select 'Microsoft Word' from the drop-down menu under 'Target Application.' If it isn't in the menu, click 'Add' and browse your computer for the Word program.
6. Select the appropriate document type, which is generally either Word (.doc) or rich text (.rtf) from the document type drop-down list.
7. Change any other settings you like, such as the color profile and resolution, then click 'OK.'
8. Place your document in the scanner feed tray or on the flatbed scanner.
9. Click 'Scan,' then 'OCR' in your Control Center dialog box to start the scan.