Is it possible to scan over a network

Is it possible to scan over a network using Airport Express? I ahve a brother mfc210c.

My brother color laser (MFC9840CDW) is great for scanning over my ethernet network and I've read that it supports wireless, but haven't bothered to turn that function on. Of course it's a network printer, and Brother does provide scanner software for Leopard for my printer. I can also scan from the printer to any machine on the network.
Basically, if you get a machine that's designed to work, then yes, you can scan over a network.
In your case, USB is not a two way connection for a printer from just about any USB Print Server. A lot of times the USB print servers will not even let you read the ink levels. Brother will not waste the time creating network scanning software for a non-network scanner.
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Good day and welcome to the forums, @MSRantal
I read about how you can no longer scan over the network from your Officejet 8600 Plus, to your laptop, and I will do my best to help you out. I have some questions to get started.
I would like to know:
Which operating system you are running on your laptop?
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Have you tried plugging in a USB to the laptop and scanning?
If yes, did a USB connected scan work?
Have you tried scanning after disabling your firewall and/or anti-virus?
When you install the printer, do you see any error messages (or does the install completed successfully)?
If you do not have your printer plugged in directly to a wall outlet, try that.
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My set up:
Mac with Yosemite
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Problem description:
I can't scan. From preview, or the control panel, or image capture, I get the same error saying "can't open a session"
I have installed and re-installed the drivers/printer around 100 times.
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Hi @juancgallardo ,
I see that you are experiencing issues scanning over the wireless network and hardwired network on Yosemite.
I would like to help you out with this issue today.
The drivers for Yosemite are installed by the Apple Updates.
Installing Your HP Printer Driver and Software for Mac OS X.
Did you add the printer as a Bonjour printer or IP Protocal?
IP Protocal won't allow you to scan, just print.
You can also download and install the HP Printer Drivers v3.0 for OS X.
If you are still having issues then check that the scanning ports on the router to make sure that they are open. You can contact the router company to check and open these ports 9220/9500/427 on the router.
If you still can't scan, connect the printer directly to the Mac with a USB cable and see if you can scan. Just to rule out a network issue.
What kind of router do you have?
Please provide in detail the results if you are still having issues.
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