Brother MFC printer/copier

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Good morning:

I have a question. I have the above printer/copier, but I'm not sure how to connect this so that I can scan documents, sending them automatically to an email address? I work remotely on occasion, and it would be a great help to me to be able to do this.

It appears to have this capability, is a wireless machine, and seems to prompt me for an email address, but I'm unsure how to go about programming it to scan to a particular email.

Also, possibly a second question, if I end up working remotely in a hotel room setting, which could last up to 6 weeks, is it wrong or unethical to bring my printer and set it up in my hotel room and use it for work purposes. If not, how would I go about setting it up so that I can use it like I would at home in a remote work setting? I am not a traveler, and not a technically-oriented person. Would greatly appreciate any input.

Thank you.

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[WebSerf]

You do not say which model you have and, although I'm not an expert, I suspect different models will have varying capabilities. Some do have fax to email (See https://support.brother.com/g/b/faqend.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfc8220_us&faqid=faq00002042_002.)
I do not see any improper or illegal implications, based on the information you provided, to using your own printer regardless of where you are.

 

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Hi and thank you for the reply. It is a MFC-L271ODW. The panel shows that it will fax, scan, and copy. I am not as much concerned about the faxing capabilities because I know many places aren't going to have phone lines to do that. However, if I could get it to scan to an email address, it would be very helpful.

 

[WebSerf]

Try this link: https://help.brother-usa.com/app/an...to-scan-directly-to-an-e-mail-address-without
It looks like your answer may be here.

 

[annachkong]

As for using your printer in a hotel room for work purposes, it's generally acceptable and not unethical, but there are a few things to consider:
Hotel Policies: Check the hotel's policies regarding setting up personal equipment in rooms. Some hotels may have restrictions or charges for using your own devices.
Wireless Connection: Ensure that the hotel provides a stable and secure Wi-Fi connection for your printer to function correctly.
Power Supply: Make sure you have access to power outlets for your printer, as hotel rooms may have limited outlets.