How to Set Up Duplex Scanning on Your Brother ADS-2100e Scanner

Duplex scanning, or two-sided scanning, is a valuable feature that saves time and paper by automatically scanning both sides of a document in a single pass. If you own a Brother ADS-2100e scanner and want to utilize its duplex scanning capability, this guide will walk you through the necessary steps. Whether you are using Windows or macOS, and regardless of your familiarity with scanner settings, you’ll find clear instructions to easily configure duplex scanning for your needs. Let’s explore how to set up Cara Setting Scanner Brother Ads 2100e for efficient two-sided document capture.

Scanning in Duplex Using ControlCenter4 (Windows)

Brother’s ControlCenter4 software provides a user-friendly interface for managing your scanner settings in Windows. There are two modes within ControlCenter4: Home Mode and Advanced Mode. Choose the set of instructions below that corresponds to your ControlCenter4 interface.

A. For ControlCenter4 Home Mode Users

1. Begin by placing your multi-page document into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) of your Brother ADS-2100e. Ensure the pages are properly aligned to prevent paper jams and ensure accurate scanning.

2. Open the ControlCenter4 application. The method to open ControlCenter4 varies slightly depending on your Windows operating system:

   • Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11: Click the Start button, then navigate to All Programs or All apps > Brother > Brother Utilities.
   • Alternatively, you can find the ControlCenter4 icon in the Task Tray (usually in the bottom right corner of your screen). Right-click on this icon and select Open.

3. If you opened Brother Utilities, select your specific Brother model name from the dropdown list provided within the Brother Utilities window.

4. Click on the SCAN tab in Brother Utilities, and then click the ControlCenter4 button. This will launch the main ControlCenter4 interface.

5. Within the ControlCenter4 window, under the Scan tab, locate and select the Custom option. Once selected, click on the Custom Settings button. This will open a detailed settings window for customizing your scan preferences.

6. In the Custom Scan Settings window, find the option labeled 2-sided Scanning and place a checkmark in the box next to it. Once you enable 2-sided Scanning, you will be presented with two binding options to choose from:

   • Long-edge binding: This option is typically used for documents that you would flip like a book, where the binding is on the long side of the page.
   • Short-edge binding: Select this option for documents intended to be flipped like a notepad, with the binding along the short side of the page.

7. After selecting your preferred binding option, click the OK button to save your custom scan settings and close the settings window.

8. Finally, click the Scan button in the ControlCenter4 interface to initiate the scanning process. Your Brother ADS-2100e scanner will now scan both sides of your document according to the duplex settings you’ve configured.

B. For ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode Users

1. As with Home Mode, begin by placing your document into the ADF of your Brother ADS-2100e scanner.

2. Open the ControlCenter4 application. The process for opening ControlCenter4 is the same as described for Home Mode users, depending on your Windows version:

   • Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11: Start > All Programs/All apps > Brother > Brother Utilities.
   • Alternatively, right-click the ControlCenter4 icon in the Task Tray and select Open.

3. If using Brother Utilities, select your Brother ADS-2100e model from the model list.

4. Click the SCAN tab and then ControlCenter4 in Brother Utilities to open the software.

5. In ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode, navigate to the menu bar and click on Configuration. From the dropdown menu, select Button Settings, then Scan, and finally choose your desired Scan Type. This could be File, Image, OCR, or Email depending on your intended scan destination.

6. Within the settings for your chosen Scan Type, locate the 2-sided Scanning option and check the box to enable duplex scanning. Similar to Home Mode, you will be able to select either:

   • Long-edge binding
   • Short-edge binding

   depending on your document’s binding preference.

7. Click OK to save the changes to your scan configuration.

8. To start scanning, click on the Scan option you configured in Step 5 (e.g., Scan to File, Scan to Image) and then click the general Scan button. Your document will now be scanned in duplex mode using the Brother ADS-2100e scanner.

Utilizing Duplex Scan with ControlCenter2 (macOS 10.14 or Earlier)

If you are using an older macOS version (10.14 Mojave or earlier), you will be using Brother’s ControlCenter2 software. Follow these steps to enable duplex scanning:

1. Load your document into the ADF of the Brother ADS-2100e scanner.

2. Open the ControlCenter2 application. To do this, click Go in the Finder menu bar, then select Applications. In the Applications window, open the Brother folder and double-click ControlCenter. The ControlCenter2 application will launch, and its icon will appear in the dock.

3. In ControlCenter2, click on Configuration in the menu bar, then navigate to Scan, and select your desired Scan Type (File, Image, OCR, or Email).

4. Look for the 2-sided Scanning option in the Scan settings and place a checkmark in the box to enable duplex scanning. You will then be able to choose your binding preference:

   • Long-edge binding
   • Short-edge binding

5. Click OK to save these settings. These duplex settings will now be applied to all subsequent scans using ControlCenter2.

6. To perform a scan, click the Scan option you configured (e.g., Scan to File) and then click Start Scanning. The Brother ADS-2100e scanner will now proceed to scan your document in duplex mode.

Duplex Scanning Using the Scan Key on Your Brother ADS-2100e

The Scan key on your Brother ADS-2100e can also be configured to perform duplex scans. This setup is initially done through either ControlCenter4 or ControlCenter2 on your computer.

A. For Non-Touchscreen Models

1. First, you need to configure the Scan-to settings using ControlCenter4 or ControlCenter2 on your computer.

   • For ControlCenter4 (Brother Utilities Supported Models):

     • Open Brother Utilities as described earlier for your Windows version (Start Menu or Apps list > Brother > Brother Utilities).
     • Select Scan.
     • Click ControlCenter4.

   • For ControlCenter4 (Brother Utilities Unsupported Models):

     • Click Start > All Programs > Brother > [Your Model Name] > ControlCenter4.

   • For ControlCenter2 (macOS):

     • Open ControlCenter2 by going to Finder > Applications > Brother > ControlCenter, and double-clicking ControlCenter.

2. In ControlCenter4 or ControlCenter2, navigate to the Device Settings tab (ControlCenter4) or similar settings section in ControlCenter2. Then, find and click on the Scan to PC Settings button. This will open the Remote Setup window.

3. In the Remote Setup window, select the Scan-to action you want to assign to the Scan key from the pop-up menu. Options typically include Image, OCR, E-mail, or File.

4. Click OK to close the Remote Setup window and save your Scan key action settings.

5. Now, follow the steps to enable 2-sided Scanning within either ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Steps 5-7 in section A above), ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Steps 5-7 in section B above), or ControlCenter2 (Steps 3-5 in the ControlCenter2 section). This will ensure that duplex scanning is enabled for the Scan-to action you’ve selected.

6. Load your document into the Brother ADS-2100e ADF.

7. Press the Scan to PC button on your scanner. The scanner will now use the configured Scan-to action and duplex settings to scan your document.

B. For Touchscreen Models

1. Place your document in the ADF.

2. Configure duplex scanning settings in ControlCenter4 Home Mode, Advanced Mode, or ControlCenter2 by following the steps outlined earlier in this guide (Steps 1-7 for CC4 Home, 1-7 for CC4 Advanced, or 1-5 for CC2).

3. On your Brother ADS-2100e touchscreen, press the physical or buttons to navigate to and display Scan 1 on the screen.

4. Press the to PC option on the touchscreen.

5. Swipe left or right on the touchscreen to find and display the specific Scan-to action you want to use (e.g., to OCR, to File, to Image, or to E-mail).

6. Press your desired Scan-to action, and then press OK to confirm your selection.

7. Use the or buttons again to navigate through the options and select the destination computer where you want to save the scan. Press the name of the destination computer.

8. Finally, press the Start button on the touchscreen. The Brother ADS-2100e will begin the duplex scanning process according to all the settings you have configured.

By following these detailed instructions, you can easily set up and utilize the duplex scanning feature of your Brother ADS-2100e scanner across various operating systems and scanning methods. Enjoy the efficiency of two-sided scanning for all your document management needs!