Brother Mfc 685cw User Manual

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Machine InformationB
Checking the serial numberB
You can see the machine’s serial number on 
the LCD.
aPress Menu.
bPress  a or  b to choose 
Machine Info. .
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose  Serial No. .
Press  OK.
dPress  Stop/Exit .
Packing and shipping 
the machine
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When you transport the machine, use the 
packing materials that came with your 
machine. If you do not pack the machine 
properly, you could void your warranty.
CAUTION 
It is important...

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CAUTION 
If you are not able to find the yellow 
protective part, DO NOT remove the ink 
cartridges before shipping. It is essential 
that the machine be shipped with either the 
yellow protective part or the ink cartridges 
in position. Shipping without them will 
cause damage to your machine and may 
void your warranty.
 
dUnplug the machine from the telephone 
wall jack and take the telephone line 
cord out of the machine.
eUnplug the machine from the AC power 
outlet.
fUsing both hands, use the...

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kPack the printed materials in the original 
carton as shown in the illustration. Do not 
pack the used ink cartridges in the carton.
Note
If you are returning your machine to 
Brother as part of the Exchange Service, 
pack only the machine. Keep all separate 
parts and printed materials to use with 
your ‘Exchange’ machine.
 
   
lClose the carton and tape it shut. 
(MFC-685CW) (MFC-885CW)
 

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On-screen 
programming
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Your machine is designed to be easy to use 
with LCD on-screen programming using the 
menu keys. User-friendly programming helps 
you take full advantage of all the menu 
selections your machine has to offer.
Since your programming is done on the LCD, 
we have created step-by-step on-screen 
instructions to help you program your 
machine. All you need to do is follow the 
instructions as they guide you through the 
menu selections and programming options.
Menu tableC
You...

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Menu tableC
The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the 
machines programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Menu ()
Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page
General Setup Mode Timer —Off
0Sec
30Secs
1Min
2Mins*
5Mins Sets the time to return to 
Fax mode.
23
Paper Type —Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother Photo
Other Photo
Transparency Sets the type of paper in 
the paper tray.
23
Paper Size —Letter*...

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General Setup
(Continued)Volume
(Continued)Volume Amplify 
(MFC-685CW 
only) On
  
( Permanent /
Temporary )
Off *For the hearing-impaired, 
you can set the volume to 
the 
Volume Amplify: On 
setting on a permanent or 
temporary basis.
27
Auto Daylight —On
Off* Changes for Daylight 
Savings Time 
automatically. 27
On/Off Setting
(MFC-680CW 
only)—
Fax Receive:On
Fax Receive:Off*
Customizes the 
On/Off 
key to receive faxes even 
in off mode. 21
On/Off Setting
(MFC-885CW 
only)—
Fax Receive:On*
Fax...

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Fax Setup Receive Ring Delay Ring Delay 0
1
2
3
4* Sets the number of rings 
before the machine 
answers in Fax Only or 
Fax/Tel mode.
44
Toll Saver
On
Off *
Cost saving feature: the 
machine rings 2 times if 
there are messages and 4 
times if there are no 
messages, so you can hang 
up and not pay for the call.71
F/T Ring Time20Sec *
30Sec
40Sec
70Sec Sets the pseudo/double-
ring time in Fax/Tel mode.
44
Easy Receive On *
Off
Semi Receives fax messages 
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Fax
(Continued)Advanced Fax
OperationFwd/Page/StoreOff
*
Fax Forward
Paging
Fax Storage
Fax Preview
PC Fax Receive
Sets the machine to 
forward fax messages, to 
call your pager, to store 
incoming faxes in the 
memory (so you can 
retrieve them while you 
are away from your 
machine), to preview 
faxes or to send faxes to 
your PC. 73
Remote Access---
l Set your own code for 
Remote Retrieval. 80
Print Fax
(Backup Print) — Prints incoming faxes 
stored in the memory. 46
Remaining Jobs— — Check...

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LAN menu
Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4 Options Descriptions
LAN Wired LAN TCP/IP BOOT Method Auto *
Static
RARP
BOOTP
DHCP Chooses the 
BOOT method 
that best suits 
your needs.
IP Address [000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255] Enter the IP 
address.
Subnet Mask [000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255] Enter the Subnet 
mask.
Gateway [000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255] Enter the 
Gateway 
address.
Node Name
BRNXXXXXXXXXXXXEnter the Node 
name.
WINS Config Auto *
Static...

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LAN
(Continued)WLAN TCP/IP BOOT Method Auto
*
Static
RARP
BOOTP
DHCP Chooses the 
BOOT method 
that best suits 
your needs.
IP Address [000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255] Enter the IP 
address.
Subnet Mask [000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255] Enter the Subnet 
mask.
Gateway [000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255] Enter the 
Gateway 
address.
Node Name
BRNXXXXXXXXXXXXEnter the Node 
name.
WINS Config Auto *
Static
Chooses the WINS 
configuration mode.
WINS Server (Primary)...