When to use, and when not to use "Scan to FTP"

 The "Scan to FTP" option on your Brother MFC-7440N refers to scanning a document and sending the file directly to an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server. However, since you're trying to scan and save the document on your laptop, this feature isn't necessary for your needs. Here's how to proceed to scan directly to your laptop:

Steps to Scan Directly to Your Laptop (Windows):

1. Install the Brother Printer/Scanner Driver:

   • Ensure the Brother MFC-7440N drivers and software are installed on your laptop.
   • You can download the driver from the Brother website by searching for your model.

2. Use Brother ControlCenter Software:

   • If you’ve already installed the Brother software, look for the "Brother ControlCenter" application on your laptop. If not, download and install it from the Brother website.
   • Open Brother ControlCenter. This will allow you to scan directly to your laptop.

3. Setting Up a Scan Profile:

   • Open Brother ControlCenter.
   • Select Scan.
   • Choose File, Image, or OCR (depending on what format you want the scan to be saved as).
   • Set the destination folder to your laptop (e.g., a folder on your desktop where the scanned document will be saved).
   • Click Start Scanning.

4. Using Windows Scanning Tool:

   • Alternatively, you can use the built-in Windows tool:
     • Open Windows Fax and Scan (you can search for it in the Start menu).
     • Select New Scan.
     • Choose your Brother MFC-7440N scanner from the list.
     • Set the scan settings (e.g., resolution, file type).
     • Click Scan.

5. Check Your Scanner Settings:

   • On the printer itself, go to the Scan settings.
   • Ensure that "Scan to FTP" is disabled or bypassed and that it's set to scan locally to a PC.
   • You may also need to choose Scan to File instead of FTP on the printer's panel.

This way, you should be able to receive the scanned pages directly on your laptop without using FTP.