Easy · 4 minScanning & copyingBrother
Scan straight to a USB drive
Skip the computer entirely — plug a USB stick into the printer and scan directly to it. Great when the PC is off or you're in a hurry.
01 · Identify — does this match what you see?
- You want a scan without opening a computer
- No PC handy near the printer
- Scan-to-PC isn't set up yet
02 · Resolve — follow in order
- 1
Plug a FAT32-formatted USB drive into the printer's USB port (front or side).
- 2
On the panel, go to Scan → Scan to USB.
- 3
Place the page face-down on the glass and press Start.
- 4
Wait for “Scan Complete,” then remove the USB drive safely.
- 5
Plug the USB into any computer to find a PDF or JPEG of the scan.
Pro tip
If the panel says “USB Not Detected,” the drive may be NTFS or exFAT. Reformat it to FAT32 (MS-DOS format) on a Mac or Windows, then try again.
03 · Applies to
MFC-L2710DWMFC-J1010DWDCP-L2550DW