How to Fix Brother Scanner Pages Rotated 90 Degrees in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
Pages scanned using a Brother printer appear rotated 90 degrees when imported directly into Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro / Brother Scanner
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Scanning documents using a Brother scanner's automatic document feeder (ADF) or scanner glass directly into Adobe Acrobat.
- Observed behavior
- The resulting scanned PDF pages are consistently rotated 90 degrees incorrectly, regardless of the physical paper orientation or device markings.
Ensure your Brother printer is powered on and connected properly. Run a test scan using Brother's native scanning software (like ControlCenter or iPrint&Scan) to see if the rotation issue is isolated to Adobe Acrobat's import settings.
Configure Adobe Acrobat Scanner Settings and Auto-Rotate
Adjust the scanning profile within Adobe Acrobat to ensure it correctly interprets the page orientation from your Brother scanner.
Acrobat Pro often uses its own scanning interface that can override the scanner's physical settings. Modifying the auto-rotate feature during the PDF creation process usually resolves orientation mismatches.
Launch Adobe Acrobat Pro and navigate to Tools > Create PDF > Scanner. Click on the gear icon or 'Options' next to your Brother MFC scanner.
Look for the 'Auto-Rotate' or 'Page Orientation' setting within the scan profile dialog. Ensure it is either turned off or explicitly matched to your physical paper orientation (Portrait or Landscape).
Click OK to save the settings. Perform a test scan to verify that the newly generated PDF pages appear correctly oriented.
Rotate Pages Manually Post-Scan
If scanner import settings cannot resolve the automatic rotation, quickly rotate the pages directly within the Acrobat interface after the scan is complete.
Update Brother Scanner Drivers and Firmware
Outdated scanner drivers can cause miscommunication between the Brother scanner and Adobe Acrobat regarding page dimensions and orientation.
Easily Scan and Manage PDFs with WPS Office
Avoid complicated scanner profile issues by using WPS Office's built-in PDF tools. You can easily scan documents directly to PDF, perfectly manage page orientations, and edit your files in one lightweight application.
- 1. Open WPS PDF: Launch WPS Office and switch to the 'PDF' tab from the main home screen.
- 2. Import or Scan Document: Use the 'Picture to PDF' or scanner integration feature to import your physical documents directly into the workspace.
- 3. Rotate and Save: If any pages are misaligned, navigate to the 'Page' tab, select the pages, and click 'Rotate' to correct them before saving your file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Brother scanner keep scanning upside down or sideways?
This usually happens when the scanner driver's default orientation doesn't match the physical placement of the paper, or if the receiving software (like Acrobat) is applying incorrect auto-rotation settings during the import process based on text detection.
Can I permanently fix the 90-degree rotation issue for all future scans?
Yes, by accessing your scanner properties within Acrobat's scanning interface and either disabling 'Auto-Rotate' or manually setting the default page size and orientation to match your typical ADF or scanner glass usage.
Does paper orientation in the ADF affect the scanned PDF in Adobe Acrobat?
Yes, placing paper in landscape versus portrait mode in the Automatic Document Feeder can confuse the software. Ensure your scan profile settings align with the physical orientation of the paper being fed into the scanner.
