Brother Mfc 685cw User Manual

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Loading paper and 
other media
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Note
To print on Photo (4×6) or Photo L 
(3.5 ×5) paper, see  Loading photo paper  
on page 18.
 
aIf the paper support flap is open, close it, 
and then pull the paper tray completely 
out of the machine.
Lift the output paper tray cover (1).
 
 
bPress and slide the paper side guides 
(1) and paper length guide (2) to fit the 
paper size.
 
cFan the stack of paper well to avoid 
paper jams and misfeeds.
 
Note
Always make sure that the...

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Note
When you use Legal size paper, press 
and hold the universal guide release 
button as you slide out the front of the 
paper tray.
 
 
eGently adjust the paper side guides to 
the paper with both hands.
Make sure the paper side guides touch 
the sides of the paper.
 
Note
Be careful that you do not push the paper 
in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray 
and cause feed problems.
 
fClose the output paper tray cover. 
gSlowly push the paper tray completely 
into the machine....

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Loading envelopes and post 
cards2
About envelopes2
„
Use envelopes that weigh from 20 to 25 lb 
(75 to 95 g/m
2).
„ Some envelopes need margin settings to 
be set in the application. Make sure you 
do a test print first.
CAUTION 
Do not use any of the following types of 
envelopes, as they  will cause paper feed 
problems:
• That are of a baggy construction.
• That are embossed (have raised writing  on them).
• That have clasps or staples.
• That are pre-printed on the...

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If you have problems when printing on 
envelopes, try the following suggestions:
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aOpen the envelope flap.
bMake sure the open flap is either to the 
side of the envelope or to the back edge 
of the envelope when printing.
cAdjust the size and margin in your 
application.
 
 
Loading photo paper2
Note
In Canada, the  photo bypass tray  is 
called the  photo paper tray .
 
Use the photo bypass tray, which has been 
assembled on the top of the output paper tray 
cover, to print on photo 4 ×6...

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cPut the photo paper into the photo 
bypass tray and gently adjust the paper 
side guides to the paper.
Make sure the paper side guides touch 
the sides of the paper.
 
Note
• Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray 
and cause feed problems.
• Always make sure that the paper is not  curled.
 
dWhen you have finished printing photos 
return the photo bypass tray to the 
normal printing position.
Press the photo bypass tray...

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Printable area2
The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below 
show the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper and envelopes. The machine can only print in the 
shaded areas when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on. 
Note
The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes.
 
Cut Sheet Paper Envelopes
   
Top (1)Bottom (2)Left (3)Right (4)
Cut Sheet 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm)
Envelopes...

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On/Off key3
When the machine is idle, you can turn it on 
and off by pressing the On/Off key. 
Note
If you have connected an external 
telephone or TAD, it is always available.
 
Turning the machine off3
aPress and hold down the  On/Off key 
until the LCD shows  Shutting Down.
The LCD will stay on for a few seconds 
before going off.
Turning the machine on3
aPress the  On/Off key.
On/Off setting 3
You can customize the machines  On/Off 
key. The factory setting is 
Fax Receive:Off .(MFC-685CW)...

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1You cannot receive a fax with  Black Start or 
Color Start .
2You can receive telephone calls by lifting the handset 
3When an external TAD is connected and Easy 
Receive is turned on. 
4Set before you switch off the machine.
1You cannot receive a fax with  Black Start or 
Color Start .
2You can receive telephone calls by using the 
cordless handset. 
3When an external TAD is connected and Easy 
Receive is turned on.
4Set before you switch off the machine.
MFC-685CW
On/Off 
settingReceive...

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Mode Timer3
The machine has four temporary mode keys 
on the control panel:  Fax, Scan , Copy  and 
PhotoCapture . You can change the amount 
of time the machine takes after the last Scan, 
Copy or PhotoCapture operation before it 
returns to Fax mode. If you choose  Off, the 
machine stays in the mode you used last.
 
aPress  Menu.
bPress  a or  b to choose 
General Setup .
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose  Mode Timer .
dPress d or  c to choose  0Sec, 30Secs , 
1Min , 2Mins ,...

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Paper Size3
You can use five sizes of paper for printing 
copies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, and 4 ×6in. 
(10 ×15 cm) and three sizes for printing 
faxes: Letter, Legal and A4. When you 
change the size of paper you load in the 
machine, you will need to change the paper 
size setting at the same time so your machine 
can fit an incoming fax on the page.
aPress  Menu.
bPress  a or  b to choose 
General Setup .
Press  OK.
cPress  a or  b to choose  Paper Size .
dPress d or  c to choose  Letter,...