Brother Mfc 685cw User Manual
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Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance155 B 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 B 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 to allow the machine to ‘park’ the print head after a print job. Listen carefully to the machine before unplugging it to make sure that all mechanical noise has stopped. Not allowing the machine to finish this parking process may lead to print problems and possible damage to the print head. aOpen the ink cartridge cover. bPull the lock release levers down and take out all the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 146 .) cInstall the yellow protective part, lift each lock release lever and push it until it clicks and then close the ink cartridge cover.
156 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 plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position. Then unplug the interface cable from the machine, if it is connected. gLift the scanner cover (1) to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down (2) and close the scanner cover (3). hIf your machine has a handset, remove it and the handset curled cord. i(MFC-885CW) Rotate the machine’s antenna to the down position. jWrap the machine in the bag and put it in the original carton with the original packing material.
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance157 B 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)
158 C On-screen programming C 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 can program your machine by using the Menu table that begins on page 159. These pages list the menu selections and options. Memory storageC Even if there is a power failure, you will not lose the settings you have chosen using the Menu key because they are stored permanently. Also, you will not lose your settings in the PhotoCapture, Fax and Copy mode key menus if you have chosen Set New Default. You may have to reset the date and time. Note During a power failure the machine will retain messages that are in the memory for approximately 24 hours. Mode and menu keysC Menu and FeaturesC Access the main menu. Access the mode and its menu of temporary settings. a b Scroll through the current menu level. d Go back to the previous menu level. c Go to the next menu level. „Go to the next menu level. „ Accept an option. „Cancel the current operation. „ Go back to the previous menu level. „Stop the current operation.
Menu and Features159 C 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* Legal A4 A5 4x6 Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray. 24 Volume Ring Off Low Med* High Adjusts the ring volume. 24 Beeper Off Low* Med High Adjusts the volume level of the beeper. 25 Speaker Off Low Med* High Adjusts the speaker volume. 25 Handset (MFC-685CW only) Low * High Adjusts the handset volume. 26 The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
160 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 Receive:Off LCD Settings LCD Contrast Light Med* Dark Adjusts the contrast of the LCD. 28 Backlight Light * Med Dark You can adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight. 28 Dim Timer Off 10Secs 20Secs 30Secs* You can set how long the LCD backlight stays on after the last key press. 28 Off Timer Off * 1Min 2Mins 3Mins 5Mins 10Mins 30Mins You can set how long the LCD stays on for after the last key press. 29 Wallpaper — You can choose the wallpaper of the LCD. 29 Echo Control (MFC-885CW only) — level1* level2 level3 level4 Adjusts the Echo Control level. See Digital Cordless Handset BCL-D10 User’s Guide Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Menu and Features161 C 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 without pressing the Black Start or Color Start key. 45 Remote Codes On * ( l 51, #51) Off Allows you to answer all calls at an extension or external telephone and use codes to turn the machine on or off. You can personalize these codes.59 Auto ReductionOn * Off Reduces the size of incoming faxes. 46 Report SettingTransmission On On+Image Off* Off+Image Initial setup for Transmission Verification Report and Fax Journal Report. 83 Journal PeriodOff Every 50 Faxes* Every 6 Hours Every 12 Hours Every 24 Hours Every 2 Days Every 7 Days 83 Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
162 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 which jobs are in the memory and lets you cancel chosen jobs.39 Setup Msg Ctr OGM Msg Ctr OGM F/T OGMPlay/Record or erase the outgoing message. 68 ICM Max.Time 30Sec * 60Sec 120Sec 180Sec Choose the maximum length of incoming messages. 71 ICM Rec.MonitrOn * Off Allows you to turn the speaker volume for voice messages as they come in On or Off. 72 Miscellaneous Mem Security — Prohibits most functions except receiving faxes into memory. 30 CompatibilityNormal * Basic Adjusts the modem speed to help resolve transmission problems. 146 Distinctive Off * Set (On ) Uses the Telephone companys Distinctive Ring subscriber service to register the ring pattern with the machine. 50 Caller ID Display# Print Report Area Code (USA only) View or print a list of the last 30 Caller IDs stored in the memory. Set up your 3-digit area code only if you do not dial it within your own area code. 53 53 LAN See the table below Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Menu and Features163 C 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 Chooses the WINS configuration mode. WINS Server (Primary) 000.000.000.000 (Secondary) 000.000.000.000 Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary server . DNS Server(Primary) 000.000.000.000 (Secondary) 000.000.000.000 Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary server. APIPA On * Off Automatically allocates the IP address from the link-local address range. Ethernet Auto * 100B-FD 100B-HD 10B-FD 10B-HD Chooses the Ethernet link mode. See Network Users Guide on the CD-ROM . The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
164 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) 000.000.000.000 (Secondary) 000.000.000.000 Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary server. DNS Server(Primary) 000.000.000.000 (Secondary) 000.000.000.000 Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary server. APIPA On * Off Automatically allocates the IP address from the link-local address range. Setup Wizard —You can configure your print server. SecureEasySetup—You can configure the wireless network easily. Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4 Options Descriptions See Network Users Guide on the CD-ROM . The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.