Quick Setup Guide - English
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... Install Phone Line and Power Cord 5 If you are sharing one line. Enter your Brother Machine. An external telephone operates as shown in the illustration. Brother StartCard For FAX-775, FAX-775Si, FAX-885MC If you have the following items: Document Support Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled...Press Stop/Exit. 7 Set Station ID A. Press Stop/Exit. TAD For more details, press Reports, 1 on Brother World Wide Web; TAD:ANSWER MACH. (For FAX-775 and FAX-775Si only) An External TAD (telephone answering device) answers every call and stores voice messages in memory...
... Install Phone Line and Power Cord 5 If you are sharing one line. Enter your Brother Machine. An external telephone operates as shown in the illustration. Brother StartCard For FAX-775, FAX-775Si, FAX-885MC If you have the following items: Document Support Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled...Press Stop/Exit. 7 Set Station ID A. Press Stop/Exit. TAD For more details, press Reports, 1 on Brother World Wide Web; TAD:ANSWER MACH. (For FAX-775 and FAX-775Si only) An External TAD (telephone answering device) answers every call and stores voice messages in memory...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...OGM). 3 Press until it lights. Easy Receive 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 3. 2 Press or to select FAX/TEL, TAD:ANSWER MACH. (FAX-775 and FAX-775Si Only), MANUAL, or FAX ONLY. Message Center (For FAX-885MC Only) Recording OGM 1 Press Menu/Set, 8, 3. 2 Press or to reach MSG CTR OGM?, and then ... or to record a message. 5 Replace the handset. Sending Faxes Automatic Transmission 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set, 3, 1. 3 When NEXT FAX ONLY? Brother Fax-Back System Brother Web Site 1-800-521-2846 http://www.brother.com Setup Auto Dial Numbers Storing One-Touch Dial Numbers 1 ...
...OGM). 3 Press until it lights. Easy Receive 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 3. 2 Press or to select FAX/TEL, TAD:ANSWER MACH. (FAX-775 and FAX-775Si Only), MANUAL, or FAX ONLY. Message Center (For FAX-885MC Only) Recording OGM 1 Press Menu/Set, 8, 3. 2 Press or to reach MSG CTR OGM?, and then ... or to record a message. 5 Replace the handset. Sending Faxes Automatic Transmission 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set, 3, 1. 3 When NEXT FAX ONLY? Brother Fax-Back System Brother Web Site 1-800-521-2846 http://www.brother.com Setup Auto Dial Numbers Storing One-Touch Dial Numbers 1 ...
Users Manual - English
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If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model: FAX-885MC Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the underside of a theft, fire or warranty service. ©1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd. Retain this Quick-Start Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of the unit.
If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model: FAX-885MC Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the underside of a theft, fire or warranty service. ©1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd. Retain this Quick-Start Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of the unit.
Users Manual - English
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... on One Touch key 1. In USA: In Canada: 1-800-521-2846 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 (in Montreal) The Brother fax-back system number (For USA Only) has been preprogrammed on the World Wide Web. Calls must call 1-800-853-6660. If you can get instant ... technical questions and product information for the hearing-impaired) 1-800-853-6660 (voice) 1-514-685-4898 (fax) 1-514-685-6464 (voice) (in Canada, call the country where you purchased the fax machine. Visit us at: http://www.brother.com For Customer Service In USA: In Canada: 1-800-284-4329 (voice) 1-908-575-8790...
... on One Touch key 1. In USA: In Canada: 1-800-521-2846 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 (in Montreal) The Brother fax-back system number (For USA Only) has been preprogrammed on the World Wide Web. Calls must call 1-800-853-6660. If you can get instant ... technical questions and product information for the hearing-impaired) 1-800-853-6660 (voice) 1-514-685-4898 (fax) 1-514-685-6464 (voice) (in Canada, call the country where you purchased the fax machine. Visit us at: http://www.brother.com For Customer Service In USA: In Canada: 1-800-284-4329 (voice) 1-908-575-8790...
Users Manual - English
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For the best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT NOTE: For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. Calls must call the country where you can order accessories directly from within ...that country. In USA: In Canada: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) 1-800-668-2768 (voice) DESCRIPTION Thermal Print...
For the best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT NOTE: For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. Calls must call the country where you can order accessories directly from within ...that country. In USA: In Canada: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) 1-800-668-2768 (voice) DESCRIPTION Thermal Print...
Users Manual - English
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... the same piece of store: Important: We recommend that you ) may not be liable for this product. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. Follow the return instructions. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR... IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. This Limited Warranty is available through our fax-back system at 1-800-284-4329. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For USA Only) (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has...
... the same piece of store: Important: We recommend that you ) may not be liable for this product. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. Follow the return instructions. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR... IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. This Limited Warranty is available through our fax-back system at 1-800-284-4329. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For USA Only) (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has...
Users Manual - English
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...Finding Information 1-1 Conventions Used in this Manual 1-1 FAX-885MC Control Panel Overview 1-2 About Fax Machines 1-4 Custom Features 1-4 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line 1-4 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-4 How Can You Avoid Possible Problems 1-4 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-4 ECM (Error Correction Mode... Special Line Considerations 2-6 Roll Over Phone Lines 2-6 Two-Line Phone System 2-6 Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 2-6 Installing Brother Machine, External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone 2-7 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 2-7 If You Are Installing the...
...Finding Information 1-1 Conventions Used in this Manual 1-1 FAX-885MC Control Panel Overview 1-2 About Fax Machines 1-4 Custom Features 1-4 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line 1-4 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-4 How Can You Avoid Possible Problems 1-4 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-4 ECM (Error Correction Mode... Special Line Considerations 2-6 Roll Over Phone Lines 2-6 Two-Line Phone System 2-6 Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 2-6 Installing Brother Machine, External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone 2-7 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 2-7 If You Are Installing the...
Users Manual - English
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... Canada Only) ........ 4-6 Setting Up Your Area Code (For USA Only 4-6 Setup Receive 5-1 Basic Receiving Operations 5-1 Select Receive Mode 5-1 Setting Ring Delay 5-2 Setting F/T Ring Time 5-3 Record FAX/TEL Outgoing Message (F/T OGM 5-3 Easy Receive 5-4 Printing a Reduced Incoming Original 5-4 Recommended Reductions 5-5
... Canada Only) ........ 4-6 Setting Up Your Area Code (For USA Only 4-6 Setup Receive 5-1 Basic Receiving Operations 5-1 Select Receive Mode 5-1 Setting Ring Delay 5-2 Setting F/T Ring Time 5-3 Record FAX/TEL Outgoing Message (F/T OGM 5-3 Easy Receive 5-4 Printing a Reduced Incoming Original 5-4 Recommended Reductions 5-5
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... 6-3 Basic Sending Operations 6-3 Contrast 6-3 Resolution 6-3 Advanced Sending Operations 6-4 Overseas Mode 6-4 Delayed FAX 6-4 Setting Up for Polled Transmit 6-5 Canceling a Scheduled Job 6-5 Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polled Transmit Jobs 6-5 Features That Are Not in the Manual (Call Brother fax-back system 6-6 7 Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options 7-1 Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing 7-1 Storing One Touch Dial...
... 6-3 Basic Sending Operations 6-3 Contrast 6-3 Resolution 6-3 Advanced Sending Operations 6-4 Overseas Mode 6-4 Delayed FAX 6-4 Setting Up for Polled Transmit 6-5 Canceling a Scheduled Job 6-5 Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polled Transmit Jobs 6-5 Features That Are Not in the Manual (Call Brother fax-back system 6-6 7 Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options 7-1 Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing 7-1 Storing One Touch Dial...
Users Manual - English
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... Only 7-7 Telephone Services 8-1 Custom Features 8-1 Distinctive Ring 8-1 What Does Your Telephone Company's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 What Does Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 Do You Have Voice Mail 8-2 Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register 8-2 VERY IMPORTANT 8-3 ...Caller ID 8-6 CallManage (For USA Only 8-6 Registration with CallManage Requires Change Your Carrier Selection 8-7 Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only 8-7 Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage .. 8-7 Customer Support 8-8 Disclaimer 8-8...
... Only 7-7 Telephone Services 8-1 Custom Features 8-1 Distinctive Ring 8-1 What Does Your Telephone Company's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 What Does Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 Do You Have Voice Mail 8-2 Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register 8-2 VERY IMPORTANT 8-3 ...Caller ID 8-6 CallManage (For USA Only 8-6 Registration with CallManage Requires Change Your Carrier Selection 8-7 Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only 8-7 Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage .. 8-7 Customer Support 8-8 Disclaimer 8-8...
Users Manual - English
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... 9-5 Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages 9-6 Setting Toll Saver 9-6 ICM Recording Monitor 9-6 Recording a Conversation 9-7 Fax Forwarding/Paging 9-7 Programming a Fax Forwarding Number 9-7 Programming Paging Number 9-8 Remote Retrieval 9-9 Using Remote Access Code 9-9 Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code ...11-1 FAX Settings and Activity 11-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report .......... 11-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 11-1 Using the Reports Key 11-2 12 Important Information 12-1 Standard Telephone and FCC Notices 12-1 International Energy Star...
... 9-5 Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages 9-6 Setting Toll Saver 9-6 ICM Recording Monitor 9-6 Recording a Conversation 9-7 Fax Forwarding/Paging 9-7 Programming a Fax Forwarding Number 9-7 Programming Paging Number 9-8 Remote Retrieval 9-9 Using Remote Access Code 9-9 Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code ...11-1 FAX Settings and Activity 11-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report .......... 11-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 11-1 Using the Reports Key 11-2 12 Important Information 12-1 Standard Telephone and FCC Notices 12-1 International Energy Star...
Users Manual - English
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... 13-1 Error Messages 13-2 Clearing Jams 13-3 Replacing the Print Cartridge 13-5 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax Machine..... 13-6 Printing or Receiving Faxes 13-6 Phone Line or Connections 13-7 Sending Faxes 13-7 Handling Incoming Calls 13-8 Routine Maintenance 13-9 Cleaning the Scanner 13-9 Cleaning the Print Head 13-9 Packing and...
... 13-1 Error Messages 13-2 Clearing Jams 13-3 Replacing the Print Cartridge 13-5 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax Machine..... 13-6 Printing or Receiving Faxes 13-6 Phone Line or Connections 13-7 Sending Faxes 13-7 Handling Incoming Calls 13-8 Routine Maintenance 13-9 Cleaning the Scanner 13-9 Cleaning the Print Head 13-9 Packing and...
Users Manual - English
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... you'll see special symbols alerting you to important information, warnings, and actions to help you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine. Press Reports to display HELP LIST, and then press Menu/Set to important information, cross-references, and warnings. Conventions Used...Also, throughout this manual you'll see special symbols alerting you to print a list of the fax machine. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Warnings detail precautions you must take to the fax machine. For clarification, and to perform. Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent ...
... you'll see special symbols alerting you to important information, warnings, and actions to help you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine. Press Reports to display HELP LIST, and then press Menu/Set to important information, cross-references, and warnings. Conventions Used...Also, throughout this manual you'll see special symbols alerting you to print a list of the fax machine. INTRODUCTION 1-1 Warnings detail precautions you must take to the fax machine. For clarification, and to perform. Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent ...
Users Manual - English
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.... 4 Microphone Picks up your voice when you speak to another party using speakerphone. 5 Shift This key is used as a keyboard for entering information into the fax machine. 11 Hold/Caller ID Lets you place calls on the ratio you select: 150%, 125%, 120%, 100%, 93%, 87%, 75% or 50...%. FAX-885MC Control Panel Overview 22 21 20 1 19 2 18 3 4 17 16 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Reports Access the Reports menu so you can ...
.... 4 Microphone Picks up your voice when you speak to another party using speakerphone. 5 Shift This key is used as a keyboard for entering information into the fax machine. 11 Hold/Caller ID Lets you place calls on the ratio you select: 150%, 125%, 120%, 100%, 93%, 87%, 75% or 50...%. FAX-885MC Control Panel Overview 22 21 20 1 19 2 18 3 4 17 16 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Reports Access the Reports menu so you can ...
Users Manual - English
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...an alphabetical search for the names of memory transmission. 17 Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your fax machine. 20 Erase Lets you delete voice messages or all messages. 21 Play/Record Lets you take advantage of stored numbers. INTRODUCTION 1-3 or ...selection. Also, notifies you that you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-digit number. 12 Search/Speed Dial Lets you have voice or fax messages in the memory. Also, lets you record telephone calls. 22 MC ON/OFF Lets you look up and operate your settings in memory. Also...
...an alphabetical search for the names of memory transmission. 17 Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your fax machine. 20 Erase Lets you delete voice messages or all messages. 21 Play/Record Lets you take advantage of stored numbers. INTRODUCTION 1-3 or ...selection. Also, notifies you that you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a two-digit number. 12 Search/Speed Dial Lets you have voice or fax messages in the memory. Also, lets you record telephone calls. 22 MC ON/OFF Lets you look up and operate your settings in memory. Also...
Users Manual - English
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...to work in tandem with the receiving machine. Your Brother fax machine is important to the unusual fax tones on your fax machine from receiving calls. For details about 60 seconds after the call back to send a fax, you 're a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. Each time ... intermittent beeps at the same number of rings, there is no way of rings you have set Voice Mail and the Brother machine to send and receive faxes easily. How Can You Avoid Possible Problems? If you have Voice Mail on the phone line on the Phone Line? You...
...to work in tandem with the receiving machine. Your Brother fax machine is important to the unusual fax tones on your fax machine from receiving calls. For details about 60 seconds after the call back to send a fax, you 're a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. Each time ... intermittent beeps at the same number of rings, there is no way of rings you have set Voice Mail and the Brother machine to send and receive faxes easily. How Can You Avoid Possible Problems? If you have Voice Mail on the phone line on the Phone Line? You...
Users Manual - English
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... the time in FAX/TEL Mode, the fax machine listens for about 60 seconds after the number is set up , your fax machine is dialed. A receiving fax chirps for their integrity. The receiving fax responds with your fax machine, and then fax it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as ...possible. To cancel the receiving mode, press Stop/Exit. When your fax machine answers in which the...
... the time in FAX/TEL Mode, the fax machine listens for about 60 seconds after the number is set up , your fax machine is dialed. A receiving fax chirps for their integrity. The receiving fax responds with your fax machine, and then fax it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as ...possible. To cancel the receiving mode, press Stop/Exit. When your fax machine answers in which the...
Users Manual - English
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...surface, such as speakers or the base units of the leak. Select a place that might disrupt the power supply. Do not expose the fax machine to report a gas leak in the unit's memory. Do not place near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Do not... controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. I Do not use the telephone to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. Locate the fax machine near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. I For PLUG CABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment...
...surface, such as speakers or the base units of the leak. Select a place that might disrupt the power supply. Do not expose the fax machine to report a gas leak in the unit's memory. Do not place near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Do not... controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. I Do not use the telephone to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. Locate the fax machine near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. I For PLUG CABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment...
Users Manual - English
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...6 3 4 7 8 Paper Wire Extension Starter Print Cartridge in the machine (Up to 30 pages) StartCard / Quick Reference Card If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at Note 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS 2-2 Packing List... Make sure you transport the fax machine, use the packing materials that came with your warranty. See Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for the correct item numbers. If ...
...6 3 4 7 8 Paper Wire Extension Starter Print Cartridge in the machine (Up to 30 pages) StartCard / Quick Reference Card If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at Note 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS 2-2 Packing List... Make sure you transport the fax machine, use the packing materials that came with your warranty. See Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for the correct item numbers. If ...
Users Manual - English
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...Outlets There are usually passed down or "rolled over" to an RJ11 receptacle. RJ14 Triplex Adapter RJ11 RJ14 LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS 2-6 Do not put the fax machine on a dedicated line. The two phone numbers can change the wall outlets from the telephone company. The third way is on Line 2, plug ...it can, you can plug a triplex adapter into one jack (RJ14). If your Brother machine is on Line 1, plug the machine into an RJ11 jack. The calls are three ways to convert to the next available phone line in...
...Outlets There are usually passed down or "rolled over" to an RJ11 receptacle. RJ14 Triplex Adapter RJ11 RJ14 LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS 2-6 Do not put the fax machine on a dedicated line. The two phone numbers can change the wall outlets from the telephone company. The third way is on Line 2, plug ...it can, you can plug a triplex adapter into one jack (RJ14). If your Brother machine is on Line 1, plug the machine into an RJ11 jack. The calls are three ways to convert to the next available phone line in...
