It is very important to know the details of the devices you are working on. If you want to set up any device or change the default settings, it is required that you know the model number and version of the software you are currently using. Here’s a guide on how to scan from Brother printer to computer. First, you have to place the document or material you need to scan on the scanner glass. You must have noticed the scanner key on your Brother printer. Press the scanner key and select scan to PC. Select the file from the dropdown menu and click scan.