PDF Scans/Mirror Image

PDF scans view and print as mirror images. How can I correct?

Okay, this is a Brother setting, because Reader DOESN'T have any settings for scanning PDFs. Acrobat does, but orientation of the scan is set by the scanner software. I looked briefly for troubleshooting for MFC scanner/printers, but was unsuccessful in finding anything on this. Still looking though.

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    Hey there @Rudyard , welcome back
    I read through your post about the scanning issues you're having, and I'd like to help!
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    R a i n b o w 7000I work on behalf of HP
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