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SCANNING A DOCUMENT

When I scan a 20 page document, the scanner always scans individual pdf's instead of one document. How do I change the settings

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The easiest way to scan a 20mpage doc or more is to opeb the paper port icon and then follow the prompts, this is easier then scanning from the printer good luck brother sr tech

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