I guess I am just very sensitive in making sure I don't hurt anyone's feelings who have Brothers. I even posted one time over two years ago that the Brother was a good deal, etc. At the time, I didn't know it wouldn't import in .pdf.
I have used Muratec, Toshiba and Xerox, and they all do. They are way more expensive so I understand. I do want to make it clear that if someone wants to find anything wrong with those, it's OK.
Networking it shouldn't be a problem. You should be able to attach it to the network via the R45 jack and the Ethernet cable and use print drivers to connect. I know that Paperport comes with it, and I believe Leslie says that previous versions work with WIN7. I would call Paperport and find out why their latest version doesn't work with Microsoft's latest version. Maybe they will have an update soon.
I just don't understand a company who has the capacity to Fax to PC not allowing the .pdf format.