ADS Series Business Scanner
Product Information
The following models are available:
- ADS-2400N
- ADS-2800W
- ADS-3000N
- ADS-3600W
Not all models are available in all countries. For the latest
manuals, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
Please read the Product Safety Guide before setting up your
machine.
Warnings
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injuries.
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, illustrations in
this guide show the ADS-3600W.
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Unpack the machine and check the components
- Unpack the machine and ensure you have all the necessary
components.
Step 2: Prepare your machine
- Attach the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) to the machine.
- Connect the AC adapter to the machine.
- Extend the trays.
Step 3: Select your language (Touchscreen models only)
If needed:
- On the machine’s touchscreen, press the menu button.
- Select “Initial Setup”.
- Select “Local Language”.
- Select your preferred language.
- Press “Finish”.
Step 4: Connect your machine and install software
Select your preferred scanning method:
A. Using your scanner with your computer
- Follow the on-screen instructions to continue
installation. - When finished, restart your computer.
B. Using your scanner with your mobile device or as a
stand-alone device (Wi-Fi connection to network)
- Select “Setup Wizard” and choose “Yes”.
- If using your scanner with a mobile device, select the SSID and
enter the network key. - Download Brother iPrint&Scan from support.brother.com/ips to start
using your machine with mobile devices. - The LCD will display “Connected”.
C. Using your scanner with your mobile device (LAN cable to
Network)
- Connect your machine to your network using a LAN cable.
- Download Brother iPrint&Scan from support.brother.com/ips to start
using your machine with mobile devices.
D. Using your scanner as a stand-alone device (LAN cable to
Network)
- Connect a LAN cable to your machine.
NOTE: If you cannot connect to the network, confirm
the LAN settings and enable LAN. For ADS-2400N/3000N models, open
the front cover and press and hold the buttons until the machine
beeps. For ADS-2800W/3600W models, press the menu button, select
“Network”, “Wired LAN”, “Wired Enable”, and then “On”.
Additional Information
WARNING: Secure Network Access: Your machine’s
default password is on the label on the back of the scanner
(preceded by Pwd). We strongly recommend you change it to protect
your machine from unauthorized access.
For warranty information, please refer to the Warranty provided
with your machine.
ADS-2400N / ADS-2800W / ADS-3000N / ADS-3600W
Quick Setup Guide
Not all models are available in all countries. The latest manuals are available from the Brother Solutions Center: support.brother.com
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Please read the Product Safety Guide before you set up your machine.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.
NOTE
Unless otherwise specified, illustrations in this guide show the ADS-3600W.
1 Unpack the machine and check the components
4 Connect your machine and install software
Select your preferred scanning method.
If you are using ADS-2400N or ADS-3000N, you cannot connect to the network through Wi-Fi.
Using your scanner with your computer
Wi-Fi connection to Network
Using your scanner with your mobile device
Wi-Fi connection to Network
Using your scanner as a stand-alone device
Wi-Fi connection to Network
LAN cable to Network USB cable to computer
– A computer with a network connection
A
– A computer with a network connection
A
– A computer without a
– A computer without a
A
network connection
B
network connection
B
LAN cable to Network
LAN cable to Network
C
D
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
AC adapter
USB Interface Cable Installation Disc
Product Safety Guide Quick Setup Guide
Warranty
WARNING
· This product is packaged in a plastic bag. To avoid suffocation, keep plastic bags away from babies and children. The bag is not a toy.
· Use only the AC adapter supplied with this product.
NOTE
· We recommend saving the original packaging in case you must ship your machine. · Use the supplied USB cable to connect the machine to a computer.
Secure Network Access Your machine’s default password is on the label on the back of the scanner (preceded by “Pwd”). We strongly recommend you change it to protect your machine from unauthorised access.
2 Prepare your machine
Attach the ADF.
Connect the AC adapter.
Extend the trays.
3 Select your language, if needed (Touchscreen models only)
a. On the machine’s Touchscreen, press . b. Press or and select Initial Setup. c. Press Local Language. d. Press or and select your language. e. Press .
A Using your scanner with your computer
Windows® computer with CD drive NOTE: If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, click (Start) > Computer (My Computer). (For Windows® 8 and 8.1: click the (File Explorer) icon on the taskbar, and then go to This Computer.) Double-click the CD icon, and then double-click start.exe.
Macintosh and Windows® computer without CD drive Download the full driver and software package from the Brother Solutions Center support.brother.com
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue installation.
Finish
NOTE: When finished, restart your computer.
B Using your scanner with your mobile device or as a stand-alone device
(Wi-Fi connection to network)
1. > Setup Wizard > Yes.
If you are using your scanner with your mobile device
2. Select the SSID. Enter the Network key.
Download “Brother iPrint&Scan” to start using your machine with mobile devices. Go to support.brother.com/ips and select your product and mobile device to download `Brother iPrint&Scan’.
3. The LCD displays Connected.
If you are using your scanner as a stand-alone device
NOTE
If you cannot find the SSID, ask your network administrator or wireless access point/router manufacturer.
C Using your scanner with your mobile device (LAN cable to Network)
Connect your machine to your Network using a LAN cable.
Download “Brother iPrint&Scan” to start using your machine with mobile devices. Go to support.brother.com/ips and select your product and mobile device to download “Brother iPrint&Scan”.
D Using your scanner as a stand-alone device (LAN cable to Network)
Connect a LAN cable to your machine.
NOTE
If you cannot connect to the network, confirm the LAN settings and enable LAN. ADS-2400N/3000N: Open the front cover. Press and hold and for about five seconds until the machine beeps. ADS-2800W/3600W: Press , Network, Wired LAN, Wired Enable, and then On.
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