Brother iPrint&Scan review
A capable free companion app for Brother owners who need everyday scanning tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Brother iPrint&Scan is a free scanning and printing application for compatible Brother printers, multifunction devices, and scanners. It is designed for Brother-machine owners who need to scan documents from a computer, smartphone, or tablet, then save or share the results. Desktop support covers Windows and macOS, while mobile versions support iOS and Android. The app also handles printing documents and photos, giving Brother device owners a single companion for common scan-and-print tasks.
Its strongest area is document handling. Users can add pages to an ongoing scan, combine multiple pages into one PDF, and edit scanned images by rotating, cropping, or adjusting them. The app can save scans as JPEG or PDF, create searchable PDF files where supported, and export OCR results as Text or RTF. That combination makes it suitable for receipts, forms, multipage records, and documents that need later text searching. Scans can also be sent to cloud services or saved to SharePoint, extending the workflow beyond local storage.
The main consideration is hardware compatibility. Brother iPrint&Scan works with compatible Brother machines, and the available functions depend on the connected model. That makes it a practical choice for people already using supported Brother hardware, especially when they want scanning across desktop and mobile devices without a paid plan. It is less suitable for households or organizations that need a brand-neutral scanning application, or for buyers choosing software before selecting a scanner. Users who need advanced workflows beyond the listed scanning, OCR, editing, cloud, and SharePoint functions should compare alternatives with broader device support or deeper document-management features.
Questions about Brother iPrint&Scan
What does Brother iPrint&Scan run on? Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It runs as a desktop app and as a mobile app.
What does Brother iPrint&Scan integrate with? 2 integrations: cloud services and SharePoint.
Who is Brother iPrint&Scan built for? Solo users, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
Brother iPrint&Scan pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines multiple pages into a single PDF
- Creates searchable PDFs and exports OCR as Text or RTF
- Supports cloud services, SharePoint, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
- Where it doesn't
- Requires a compatible Brother printer, multifunction device, or scanner
- Available functions vary by Brother machine model
- Focused on Brother hardware rather than cross-brand scanning
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