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...to get the most efficient way to register your new product, register on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration/ FAQs (frequently asked questions) The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your machine performance up to date, check here for the latest firmware upgrade...you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; You can check here for the hearing-impaired) 1-877-BROTHER (514) 685-4898 (fax) i Your registration with Brother International Corporation, you will help , you must be recorded as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you...
...to get the most efficient way to register your new product, register on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration/ FAQs (frequently asked questions) The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your machine performance up to date, check here for the latest firmware upgrade...you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; You can check here for the hearing-impaired) 1-877-BROTHER (514) 685-4898 (fax) i Your registration with Brother International Corporation, you will help , you must be recorded as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you...
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... only genuine Brother accessories, which are available for purchase.) In USA: 1-877-552-MALL (6255) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER http://www.brother.ca Description Ink... Cartridge Standard Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter size / 20 sheets) (4"×6" size / 20 sheets) Matte Inkjet Paper (Letter size / 25 sheets) Inkjet Plain Paper (Letter size / 250 sheets) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset (MFC-685CW only) Handset Curled Cord (MFC-685CW...
... only genuine Brother accessories, which are available for purchase.) In USA: 1-877-552-MALL (6255) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER http://www.brother.ca Description Ink... Cartridge Standard Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter size / 20 sheets) (4"×6" size / 20 sheets) Matte Inkjet Paper (Letter size / 25 sheets) Inkjet Plain Paper (Letter size / 250 sheets) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset (MFC-685CW only) Handset Curled Cord (MFC-685CW...
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...of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centres, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this machine is available at Brother's sole discretion) this MFC/Fax machine free of or inability to ... Operation Manual for the name and location of the end-user/purchaser. When shipping or transporting your MFC/Fax machine, please refer to your Inkjet MFC/Fax machine remove the ink cartridges and replace them with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be...
...of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centres, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this machine is available at Brother's sole discretion) this MFC/Fax machine free of or inability to ... Operation Manual for the name and location of the end-user/purchaser. When shipping or transporting your MFC/Fax machine, please refer to your Inkjet MFC/Fax machine remove the ink cartridges and replace them with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be...
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... memory security password 30 Turning the memory security on/off 31 Section II Fax 5 Sending a fax 34 Entering Fax mode 34 Faxing from the ADF 34 Faxing from the scanner glass 35 Faxing A4 size documents from the scanner glass 35 Color fax transmission 35 Canceling a fax in progress 35 Broadcasting (Black & White only 36 Canceling a Broadcast in progress...
... memory security password 30 Turning the memory security on/off 31 Section II Fax 5 Sending a fax 34 Entering Fax mode 34 Faxing from the ADF 34 Faxing from the scanner glass 35 Faxing A4 size documents from the scanner glass 35 Color fax transmission 35 Canceling a fax in progress 35 Broadcasting (Black & White only 36 Canceling a Broadcast in progress...
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... mode only 44 Easy Receive 45 Additional receiving operations 46 Printing a reduced incoming fax 46 Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation (MFC-685CW only 46 Printing a fax from the memory 46 7 Telephone Services and External devices 47 Voice operations 47 Making a telephone call... and extension telephones 58 Connecting an external or extension telephone 58 Using external and extension telephones 58 Using a non-Brother cordless external telephone (MFC-685CW only)..........59 Using remote codes 59 8 Dialing and storing numbers 60 How to Dial ...60 Manual dialing 60 Speed...
... mode only 44 Easy Receive 45 Additional receiving operations 46 Printing a reduced incoming fax 46 Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation (MFC-685CW only 46 Printing a fax from the memory 46 7 Telephone Services and External devices 47 Voice operations 47 Making a telephone call... and extension telephones 58 Connecting an external or extension telephone 58 Using external and extension telephones 58 Using a non-Brother cordless external telephone (MFC-685CW only)..........59 Using remote codes 59 8 Dialing and storing numbers 60 How to Dial ...60 Manual dialing 60 Speed...
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...Recording Monitor 72 Recording a conversation (MFC-685CW only 72 10 Advanced fax operations (Black & White only) 73 Fax Forwarding...73 Paging ...74 Fax Storage ...75 Fax Preview ...75 How to preview a received fax 75 How to preview an outgoing fax 77 PC Fax Receive 77 Changing the destination PC ... Remote Access Code 80 Using your Remote Access Code 80 Remote Fax commands 81 Retrieving fax messages 82 Changing your Fax Forwarding number 82 11 Printing Reports 83 Fax reports...83 Transmission Verification Report 83 Fax Journal (activity report 83 Reports ...84 How to print a ...
...Recording Monitor 72 Recording a conversation (MFC-685CW only 72 10 Advanced fax operations (Black & White only) 73 Fax Forwarding...73 Paging ...74 Fax Storage ...75 Fax Preview ...75 How to preview a received fax 75 How to preview an outgoing fax 77 PC Fax Receive 77 Changing the destination PC ... Remote Access Code 80 Using your Remote Access Code 80 Remote Fax commands 81 Retrieving fax messages 82 Changing your Fax Forwarding number 82 11 Printing Reports 83 Fax reports...83 Transmission Verification Report 83 Fax Journal (activity report 83 Reports ...84 How to print a ...
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......131 B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 132 Troubleshooting 132 If you are having difficulty with your machine 132 Error messages 138 Error animation 141 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 141 Document jam 143 Printer jam or paper jam 143 Dial Tone ...145 Telephone line interference 146 xiii
......131 B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 132 Troubleshooting 132 If you are having difficulty with your machine 132 Error messages 138 Error animation 141 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 141 Document jam 143 Printer jam or paper jam 143 Dial Tone ...145 Telephone line interference 146 xiii
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...the print quality 151 Checking the print alignment 152 Checking the ink volume 153 Uninstalling and installing the handset and handset cradle (MFC-685CW only 153 Machine Information 155 Checking the serial number 155 Packing and shipping the machine 155 C Menu and Features 158 On-...158 Mode and menu keys 158 Menu table 159 Entering Text 174 D Specifications 175 General ...175 Print media...177 Fax ...178 Message Center 180 Digital Cordless Handset (MFC-885CW only 181 Cordless handset (BCL-D10 181 Battery ...182 Copy ...183 PhotoCapture Center 184 PictBridge ...185 Scanner ...
...the print quality 151 Checking the print alignment 152 Checking the ink volume 153 Uninstalling and installing the handset and handset cradle (MFC-685CW only 153 Machine Information 155 Checking the serial number 155 Packing and shipping the machine 155 C Menu and Features 158 On-...158 Mode and menu keys 158 Menu table 159 Entering Text 174 D Specifications 175 General ...175 Print media...177 Fax ...178 Message Center 180 Digital Cordless Handset (MFC-885CW only 181 Cordless handset (BCL-D10 181 Battery ...182 Copy ...183 PhotoCapture Center 184 PictBridge ...185 Scanner ...
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... situation that may arise or give tips about the machine such as how to use the advanced features of the Printer, Scanner, PC Fax and Network. Symbols and conventions used throughout the documentation. Warnings tell you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine...! b If the model name screen appears, click your model name) from the Start menu, point to Brother, MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name. 2 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your PC. 1 General Information 1 Using the documentation 1 Thank you to devices and operations that are not compatible ...
... situation that may arise or give tips about the machine such as how to use the advanced features of the Printer, Scanner, PC Fax and Network. Symbols and conventions used throughout the documentation. Warnings tell you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine...! b If the model name screen appears, click your model name) from the Start menu, point to Brother, MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name. 2 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your PC. 1 General Information 1 Using the documentation 1 Thank you to devices and operations that are not compatible ...
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... phone on hold . Hold/Intercom (MFC-885CW) Lets you temporarily switch the dialing mode during a telephone call to Tone. 2 Fax and telephone keys Redial/Pause Redials the last 30 numbers called. Also, press this User's Guide show the MFC-685CW. 1 Dial Pad Use these keys to dial... telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into the machine. (Canada only) The # key lets you place telephone calls ...
... phone on hold . Hold/Intercom (MFC-885CW) Lets you temporarily switch the dialing mode during a telephone call to Tone. 2 Fax and telephone keys Redial/Pause Redials the last 30 numbers called. Also, press this User's Guide show the MFC-685CW. 1 Dial Pad Use these keys to dial... telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into the machine. (Canada only) The # key lets you place telephone calls ...
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... access Scan mode. Copy Lets you access Copy mode. PhotoCapture Lets you access PhotoCapture Center® mode. 4 Menu keys: Volume keys d c In Fax mode, you can press these keys to adjust the ring volume. 3 4 5 a Speed Dial Lets you look up and dial numbers that are stored in...
... access Scan mode. Copy Lets you access Copy mode. PhotoCapture Lets you access PhotoCapture Center® mode. 4 Menu keys: Volume keys d c In Fax mode, you can press these keys to adjust the ring volume. 3 4 5 a Speed Dial Lets you look up and dial numbers that are stored in...
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...help you start a scanning operation (in the memory. Chapter 1 5 Start keys: Color Start Lets you start sending faxes or making copies in black & white. Also lets you start sending faxes or making copies in memory. Erase Deletes voice messages. 8 Will also flash if... you record telephone calls. Play (MFC-885CW) Plays voice messages stored in full color. Will also let you have new messages. Play/Record (MFC-685CW) Plays voice messages stored in color or...
...help you start a scanning operation (in the memory. Chapter 1 5 Start keys: Color Start Lets you start sending faxes or making copies in black & white. Also lets you start sending faxes or making copies in memory. Erase Deletes voice messages. 8 Will also flash if... you record telephone calls. Play (MFC-885CW) Plays voice messages stored in full color. Will also let you have new messages. Play/Record (MFC-685CW) Plays voice messages stored in color or...
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...Menu Select & Press OK c Press OK. You can see the current receive mode. Fax (Fax only) F/T (Fax/Tel) MC (Msg Ctr) Mnl (Manual) 5 Voice message in the machine's memory. General Setup Fax LAN Print Reports Machine Info. d Press a or b to change a 1 setting in the ... the machine is changed from 2 minutes to 30 seconds. Shows how many received voice messages are in the memory. 6 Faxes in memory Shows how many received faxes are using a wireless connection. 0 Max 2 Memory Status Lets you see the available memory in the machine. 3 Ink ...
...Menu Select & Press OK c Press OK. You can see the current receive mode. Fax (Fax only) F/T (Fax/Tel) MC (Msg Ctr) Mnl (Manual) 5 Voice message in the machine's memory. General Setup Fax LAN Print Reports Machine Info. d Press a or b to change a 1 setting in the ... the machine is changed from 2 minutes to 30 seconds. Shows how many received voice messages are in the memory. 6 Faxes in memory Shows how many received faxes are using a wireless connection. 0 Max 2 Memory Status Lets you see the available memory in the machine. 3 Ink ...
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... If you put the documents face down, top edge first in the ADF until the display shows ADF Ready. Using ADF 2 The ADF can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass. DO NOT use paper that is feeding. c Unfold the ADF...
... If you put the documents face down, top edge first in the ADF until the display shows ADF Ready. Using ADF 2 The ADF can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass. DO NOT use paper that is feeding. c Unfold the ADF...
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... Supported 2 Length: Width: Weight: Up to 11.7 in. (297 mm) Up to fax, copy or scan pages of a book or one page at a time. Loading documents and paper c Close the document cover. Scannable area 2 The scannable area depends on paper. 3 4 1 2 Usage Fax Copy Scan Document Top (1) Left (3) Size Bottom (2) Right (4) Letter 0.12 in...
... Supported 2 Length: Width: Weight: Up to 11.7 in. (297 mm) Up to fax, copy or scan pages of a book or one page at a time. Loading documents and paper c Close the document cover. Scannable area 2 The scannable area depends on paper. 3 4 1 2 Usage Fax Copy Scan Document Top (1) Left (3) Size Bottom (2) Right (4) Letter 0.12 in...
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... × 356 mm) Yes Yes - Loading documents and paper Choosing the right media 2 Paper type and size for each operation 2 Paper Type Paper Size Usage 2 Fax Copy Photo Printer Capture Cut Sheet Letter 8 1/2 × 11 in. (216 × 279 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes A4 8.3 × 11.7 in. (210 × 297...
... × 356 mm) Yes Yes - Loading documents and paper Choosing the right media 2 Paper type and size for each operation 2 Paper Type Paper Size Usage 2 Fax Copy Photo Printer Capture Cut Sheet Letter 8 1/2 × 11 in. (216 × 279 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes A4 8.3 × 11.7 in. (210 × 297...
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3 General setup 3 On/Off key 3 When the machine is idle, you can turn this setting to Fax Receive:On, you have connected an external telephone or TAD, it on and off 3 a Press and hold down the On/Off key until the LCD ... the machine's On/Off key. The factory setting is switched off . Press OK. On/Off setting 3 You can receive faxes or calls even when the machine is Fax Receive:Off.(MFC-685CW) and Fax Receive:On (MFC-885CW). If you turn it is always available. Turning the machine off by pressing the On/Off key. e Press...
3 General setup 3 On/Off key 3 When the machine is idle, you can turn this setting to Fax Receive:On, you have connected an external telephone or TAD, it on and off 3 a Press and hold down the On/Off key until the LCD ... the machine's On/Off key. The factory setting is switched off . Press OK. On/Off setting 3 You can receive faxes or calls even when the machine is Fax Receive:Off.(MFC-685CW) and Fax Receive:On (MFC-885CW). If you turn it is always available. Turning the machine off by pressing the On/Off key. e Press...
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... Start or Color Start. 2 You can receive telephone calls by lifting the handset 3 When an external TAD is connected and Easy Receive is turned on . 4 Set before you switch off the machine. 22 Chapter 3 MFC-685CW On/Off setting Receive mode Fax Receive: - MFC-885CW On/Off setting Receive mode Fax Receive: Fax Only On 1 2 Fax/Tel (factory...
... Start or Color Start. 2 You can receive telephone calls by lifting the handset 3 When an external TAD is connected and Easy Receive is turned on . 4 Set before you switch off the machine. 22 Chapter 3 MFC-685CW On/Off setting Receive mode Fax Receive: - MFC-885CW On/Off setting Receive mode Fax Receive: Fax Only On 1 2 Fax/Tel (factory...
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... ejects paper with printed surfaces face up onto the paper tray in the mode you used last. a Press Menu. c Press a or b to choose Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother Photo, Other Photo or Transparency. d Press d or c to choose Mode Timer. When you are using. a Press Menu. 3 b Press a or b to choose General...the type of paper you use transparencies or glossy paper, remove each sheet at once to Fax mode. General setup Mode Timer 3 The machine has four temporary mode keys on the control panel: Fax, Scan, Copy and PhotoCapture. If you choose Off, the machine stays in front of ...
... ejects paper with printed surfaces face up onto the paper tray in the mode you used last. a Press Menu. c Press a or b to choose Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother Photo, Other Photo or Transparency. d Press d or c to choose Mode Timer. When you are using. a Press Menu. 3 b Press a or b to choose General...the type of paper you use transparencies or glossy paper, remove each sheet at once to Fax mode. General setup Mode Timer 3 The machine has four temporary mode keys on the control panel: Fax, Scan, Copy and PhotoCapture. If you choose Off, the machine stays in front of ...
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... Legal, A4, A5 or 4"x6". c Press a or b to choose Volume. Press OK. c Press a or b to choose Paper Size. Press OK. Press OK. While in Fax mode , press d or c to choose Ring. Press OK. d Press a or b to adjust the volume level. The LCD shows the current setting, and each key press... will need to the next level. Press OK. f Press Stop/Exit. 24 a Press Menu. Chapter 3 Paper Size 3 You can fit an incoming fax on the page. When you change the size of paper for printing copies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, and 4 × 6 in the machine, you load...
... Legal, A4, A5 or 4"x6". c Press a or b to choose Volume. Press OK. c Press a or b to choose Paper Size. Press OK. Press OK. While in Fax mode , press d or c to choose Ring. Press OK. d Press a or b to adjust the volume level. The LCD shows the current setting, and each key press... will need to the next level. Press OK. f Press Stop/Exit. 24 a Press Menu. Chapter 3 Paper Size 3 You can fit an incoming fax on the page. When you change the size of paper for printing copies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, and 4 × 6 in the machine, you load...