Brother iPrint&Scan
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What it is
Brother iPrint&Scan lets owners of supported Brother machines print from and scan to the machine using mobile devices or computers. On mobile, it can print photos, documents, and web pages; the Android FAQ also lists Gmail and cloud services. Depending on the platform, scans can be saved to the device or cloud storage, emailed, or opened in other apps. The iOS listing names Dropbox, OneDrive, and Evernote for printing, and iCloud as a scan destination. On supported newer models, mobile features may include image editing, fax sending and preview, copy preview, and machine status. Windows and macOS provide detailed scan controls, and users can save settings as reusable Workflows. The app is free, with listed output formats of PDF and JPEG, and support for OCR and ADF. Brother lists Windows 7 or later and macOS 10.10 or later. Printing and scanning are not available on every Brother machine; mobile devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network as the machine.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Brother iPrint&Scan prints from and scans to mobile devices over a local wireless network and also provides PC/Mac scanning and workflow functions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Support
- Brother directs users to its Mobile Print/Scan Guide and customer service for further assistance.Read 28 Sep 2026 · support.brother.com
- Headquarters
- Nagoya, JapanRead 28 Sep 2026 · support.brother.com
- Advanced functions
- On newer models the app offers image editing, mobile fax sending, fax preview, copy preview and machine-status information.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Android requirement
- AppBrain reports Android 7.0 or later as the Android requirement.Read 14 Oct 2026 · appbrain.com
- Cloud integrations
- The mobile app can print from Dropbox, OneDrive and Evernote.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Company founding and size
- LinkedIn lists Brother Industries as founded in 1908 with a 1,001–5,000 employee company-size band.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Desktop requirements
- The referenced Brother support page says the app is available for Windows 7 or later and macOS 10.10 or later.Read 28 Sep 2026 · support.brother.com
- Desktop scanning
- On Windows and macOS, users can set scan size, color, resolution, brightness, contrast, file type, destination, and target application.Read 28 Sep 2026 · support.brother.com
- Desktop support
- Brother provides iPrint&Scan downloads for Windows and macOS; supported functions depend on the printer or scanner model.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.brother-usa.com
- Developer SDKs
- Brother publishes mobile printing SDK materials and developer samples for Xamarin, SwiftUI, .NET MAUI Android/iOS bindings and React Native.Read 14 Oct 2026 · brothermobilesolutions.com
- Device discovery
- The app automatically searches for supported Brother devices on the local wireless network.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Google Play data safety
- Google Play states that no data is shared with third parties, data in transit is encrypted and users can request deletion, while app activity, app information/performance and device identifiers may be collected.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- iOS capabilities
- The iOS listing supports printing from camera, Open In, clipboard and iTunes File Sharing, scanning to the device, iCloud or email, and cloud printing from Dropbox, OneDrive and Evernote.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- iOS fax and editing
- Newer compatible models can edit previewed images, send faxes and view received faxes from iOS.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Licence
- Brother’s licence agreement says Brother retains the software copyrights and does not undertake to disclose source code, so the product is proprietary rather than open source.Read 14 Oct 2026 · brother.com
- Limit: connectivity complaints
- App Store reviewers reported repeated wireless relinking and lost iPhone connections after previously reliable operation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Limit: multiple-photo scanning
- Tom’s Guide reported that the software cannot automatically separate multiple photos placed on the scanner glass into individual files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · tomsguide.com
- Limit: outdated interface
- An App Store reviewer complained that status and toner actions open browser windows that usually fail to connect and called the interface outdated.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Limit: permissions
- The Android listing says fax uses contact permission and device discovery can request location permission for Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth or NFC.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Mac processor support
- Brother states that Apple M1 processors are supported by the desktop app.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.brother-usa.com
- Maker identity
- The maker is Brother Industries, Ltd., a public Japanese electronics manufacturer headquartered in Mizuho-ku, Nagoya.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Mobile permissions
- The App Store listing says contact access is needed for fax functions, while location access is optional and requested for device search features such as Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, or NFC.Read 28 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Mobile printing
- The app can print photos, documents, and web pages from mobile devices; the Android FAQ also lists Gmail and cloud services.Read 28 Sep 2026 · support.brother.com
- Model limitations
- Brother warns that some listed models lack printing, OCR or fully supported scanning functions and that macOS 11/12 operation may be unsupported.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.brother-usa.com
- NFC
- Compatible phones and machines can use NFC for print or scan actions by tapping over the machine NFC mark.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Notable limits
- Brother says mobile printing or scanning is not available on all Brother machines, and a mobile device must use Wi-Fi on the same network as the machine.Read 28 Sep 2026 · support.brother.com
- Photo and document printing
- The Android app prints photos, webpages and PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and text documents.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Praise: basic capability
- CRN described the app as sturdy and adequate for supported Brother laser and inkjet multifunction printers, while characterizing its feature set as minimal.Read 14 Oct 2026 · crn.com
- Praise: workflow and cloud use
- Tom’s Guide found the desktop software adequate for everyday printing and scanning, with saved scan workflows and cloud destinations including OneNote, Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, Box and SharePoint Online.Read 14 Oct 2026 · tomsguide.com
- Print settings
- Supported print controls include multiple paper sizes, glossy or plain media, color or monochrome and up to 100 copies on Android.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Privacy data handling
- Brother says the service may record country, access time, file type, device model, serial number, operating system, firmware and feature-use data; files sent for conversion are deleted shortly after processing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · brother.com
- Rating on AppBrain
- 2.97 out of 5 from 95,625 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · appbrain.com
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 2.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.2 out of 5 from 107K reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Recent update
- Google Play shows the Android app was updated on May 15, 2026; its release note says in-app cloud-service login was temporarily suspended while sharing-based printing remained available.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Saved workflows
- Windows and macOS users can save commonly used scan settings as a Workflow for later use.Read 28 Sep 2026 · support.brother.com
- Scan settings
- Supported scan modes include color, fast color and black-and-white across document, photo and card sizes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Scanning
- Scans can be saved to a mobile device or cloud storage, emailed, or opened in other applications, depending on the platform.Read 28 Sep 2026 · support.brother.com
- Scanning outputs
- Scans can be saved on the Android device or emailed as PDF or JPEG files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- SDK scope
- Brother’s Print SDK manual documents development for printing from mobile apps to Brother label and mobile printers, including discovery over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE and USB.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.brother.com
- Security disclosure
- The Google Play listing says the app's developer reports that data is encrypted in transit, no data is shared with third parties, and users can request data deletion.Read 28 Sep 2026 · play.google.com
- Security disclosures
- Brother lists Windows iPrint&Scan vulnerabilities CVE-2025-24070, CVE-2025-26682, CVE-2025-26646 and CVE-2025-30399, plus Android CVE-2025-64696.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.brother.com
- Support documentation
- Brother provides installation instructions, scan/print how-to pages, supported-model tables and a push-scan tool for desktop users.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.brother-usa.com
- Who it is for
- The app is for owners of supported Brother printers or all-in-ones who want to print, scan, or use model-dependent copy and fax features from mobile devices or computers.Read 28 Sep 2026 · support.brother.com
Plans and prices
Free Free Free application Requires a supported Brother machine · printing and scanning features vary by model Read 28 Sep 2026 · support.brother.com
Free Free Compatible Brother printer, scanner or all-in-one required · Functions vary by model Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free app for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows
- Prints photos, documents, and web pages from mobile
- Scans can be sent to cloud storage or email
- Desktop users can save scan settings as Workflows
- Listed output formats include PDF and JPEG
Limits
- Printing and scanning are unavailable on some Brother machines
- Mobile device must use the machine’s Wi-Fi network
- Fax functions require contact access on iOS
Who it suits
It suits owners of supported Brother printers or all-in-ones who want to print or scan from mobile devices or computers. Model-dependent copy and fax tools may also suit users who need those functions on mobile.
Brother iPrint&Scan in depth
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Overview
Brother iPrint&Scan is a free companion app for owners of supported Brother printers and all-in-ones who want to print or scan from a phone, tablet, or computer. Its strongest case is pairing everyday mobile jobs with configurable desktop scan workflows; its main compromise is that useful features depend on the exact machine and, for mobile jobs, a shared Wi-Fi network.
Key features
Mobile printing and scanning
Mobile users can print photos, documents, and web pages, with Gmail and cloud services also named as print sources in the Android FAQ. Scans can be saved to the device or cloud storage, emailed, or passed to another app, depending on platform. The iOS listing names Dropbox, OneDrive, and Evernote for cloud printing and iCloud as a scan destination. PDF and JPEG output, OCR, and ADF support round out the scanning offer, though machine and platform compatibility still govern what works.
Some newer supported models add image editing, fax sending and preview, copy preview, and machine status. That breadth is useful if the printer supports it, but it is not a safe reason to choose the app before checking the model. On iOS, contact access is required for fax functions; location access is optional for device discovery features such as Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, or NFC.
Desktop scan control
Windows and macOS versions expose scan size, color, resolution, brightness, contrast, file type, destination, and target application. Users can save combinations as Workflows and reuse them later, which makes the desktop version more practical for repeat document routines than a basic one-off scan utility. The supported Brother machine remains essential.
Pricing
The Free plan costs nothing and is a free application rather than a metered service. It includes the app’s printing and scanning features, but requires a supported Brother machine and does not make every feature available on every model. There are no paid tiers or seat and quota limits in the stated plan, so the decision is primarily hardware compatibility rather than subscription cost.
Platforms
iPrint&Scan supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Brother’s support page gives Windows 7 or later and macOS 10.10 or later as desktop requirements. Mobile use requires the device and machine to be on the same Wi-Fi network; mobile printing and scanning are not supported by every Brother machine. Google Play’s developer disclosure says data is encrypted in transit, not shared with third parties, and can be deleted on request.
Who it's for
This is a sensible choice for Brother printer or all-in-one owners who need occasional phone printing, mobile scanning, or repeatable desktop scan settings without paying for a separate app. It is less suitable for buyers who need model-independent mobile support or cannot put the mobile device and printer on the same Wi-Fi network. Brother points users to its Mobile Print/Scan Guide and customer service for help.
Pros and cons
Pros: Free use combines mobile print and scan functions with detailed Windows and macOS scan controls, plus saved Workflows for recurring jobs.
Pros: Mobile scans can go to a device, cloud storage, email, or another app, with destinations varying by platform.
Cons: Mobile printing and scanning depend on model support and a shared Wi-Fi network, limiting usefulness in mixed-device or incompatible setups.
Cons: Advanced mobile tools such as fax and copy previews are confined to supported newer models, so the feature set is not consistent across the range.
Alternatives
For a broader scanner-software shortlist, see Scanner Software or Photo Scanning Software.
PaperScan is worth considering for Windows users who want a freemium scanner tool with a 10-page batch limit in its Free Edition and unlimited batch TWAIN/WIA scanning in the $79, paid once Home Edition.
Dynamic Web TWAIN suits developers seeking a paid scanning SDK across web, desktop, and Linux platforms, with tailored pricing and unlimited scans.
Epson Scan 2 is another free option for Epson scanner or multifunction printer owners, with features dependent on the scanner.
VueScan is a paid alternative for users seeking scanner software with flatbed scanning, document feeders, and formats including JPG, PDF, OCR, and TIFF.
ExactScan is a paid option for users comparing license-based scanner software on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
XSane is a free choice for Linux or Windows users with a SANE-compatible scanner.
NAPS2 suits users who want free scanning software for Linux, macOS, or Windows without ads or restrictions.
GNOME Document Scanner is a free Linux desktop option.
Verdict
Choose Brother iPrint&Scan if you own a supported Brother machine and want a no-cost way to handle mobile print and scan jobs alongside reusable desktop scan setups. Its combination of mobile destinations and fine-grained desktop controls is compelling for that audience. Look elsewhere if you need mobile functions independent of a particular printer model or a workflow that does not rely on shared Wi-Fi.
Verdict
Brother iPrint&Scan covers mobile printing and scanning alongside configurable desktop scan workflows. Check that the specific Brother machine supports the features you need and can share its Wi-Fi network with your mobile device.
Where Specifiction places it
- Scanner Software#3 of 228.9
- Photo Scanning Software#4 of 299.0
