# Preparing to Use the Machine as a Scanner

To use this machine as a scanner, you must complete preparations in advance, including installation of software to a computer. For more information, see "MF Driver Installation Guide." To connect the machine to your computer via a wireless or wired LAN, you must register the machine in "MF Network Scanner Selector" by following the procedure below. This procedure is not required if the machine and your computer are connected via USB.

The scan function is not available if the machine and your computer are connected in an IPv6 environment. Use IPv4 or a USB connection.

1
Click in the system tray.
2
Select the check box for the machine, and click [OK].
Up to 10 scanners on a network can be registered on a computer.
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