Brother International DCP-8155DN Scan to FTP Guide - English - Page 27

Troubleshooting Network terms and PDF file format 5 FTP technical information 5 FTP is another type of protocol used for exchanging data between two computers, usually a computer and a server. It uses two separate channels, the command and the data channel. The command channel is used to establish a connection between the two computers and for communicating any other information such as directory structures, privileges etc. The data channel is used for data transfer. Network terms 5  FTP (For the Scan to FTP feature) 5 The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows the Brother machine to scan black and white or color documents directly to an FTP server located locally on your network or on the internet. PDF file format 5  PDF/A PDF/A is a PDF file format intended for long-term archiving. This format contains all the necessary information for reproducing the document after long-term storage.  Secure PDF Secure PDF is a PDF file format that has been password-protected.  Signed PDF Signed PDF is a PDF file format that helps prevent data tampering and the impersonation of an author by including a digital certificate within the document. If you choose Signed PDF, you must install and then configure a certificate to your machine using Web Based Management. 24