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GeneralD
1Measured diagonally
SpecificationsD
Memory Capacity32 MB 
ADF (automatic document 
feeder)  For best results we recommend:
Up to 10 pages
Temperature: 68
°F - 86 °F (20 °C - 30 °C)
Humidity: 50% - 70%
Paper: [20 lb (80 g/m
2)] A4 or Letter size
Paper Tray 100 Sheets [20 lb (80 g/m
2)]
Printer Type Ink Jet
Print Method Black:
Color:Piezo with 94 
× 1 nozzle
Piezo with 94  × 3 nozzles
LCD (liquid crystal display) (MFC-685CW) Wide 3.3 in. (83.8 mm) Color LCD
1
(MFC-885CW) Wide 4.2 in. (106.7 mm) Color LCD1
Power SourceAC 100 to 120 V 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (MFC-685CW)
Off Mode:
Standby:
Operating:Average 6 W
Average 7 W
Average 31 W
(MFC-885CW)
Off Mode:
Standby:
Operating: Average 6.5 W
Average 10 W
Average 35 W
 
						

							
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1This depends on printing conditions.
Dimensions (MFC-685CW) D
(MFC-885CW) D
WeightMFC-685CW 18.5 lb (8.4 kg)
MFC-885CW 19.0 lb (8.6 kg)
Noise Operating:
50 dB or less
1
Temperature Operating:
Best Print Quality:50
°F to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
68 °F to 91 °F (20 to 33 °C)
Humidity Operating:
Best Print Quality: 20 to 80% (without condensation)
20 to 80% (without condensation)
18.4 in.
15.7 in.
13.8 in.
17.4 in.
(468 mm)
(398 mm)
(351 mm)
14.6 in.
(370 mm)
(443 mm)
7.1 in.
(180 mm)
(476 mm) 18.7 in.
14.6 in.
(370 mm)
7.1 in.
(180 mm)
15.7 in.
(398 mm)
17.4 in.
(443 mm) 13.8 in.
(351 mm)
 
						

							
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Print mediaD
1Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.
2For glossy paper or transparencies, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray immediately 
after they exit the machine to avoid smudging.
3See Paper type and size for each operation  on page 13.
Paper Input  Paper Tray
„Paper type:
Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper
2, 
transparencies
12 and envelopes 
„ Paper size:
Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, envelopes 
(commercial No.10, DL, C5, Monarch, JE4), 
Photo2L5 ×7, Index card and Post card
3.
Width: 3.5 in. (89 mm) - 8.5 in. (216 mm)
Height: 5.0 in. (127 mm) - 14.0 in. (356 mm)
For more details, see  Paper weight, thickness and 
capacity  on page 14.
„ Maximum paper tray capacity: Approx. 100 sheets of 
20 lb (80 g/m
2) plain paper
Photo Bypass Tray  (USA) 
Photo Paper Tray  (Canada)
„ Paper type:
Plain paper, inkjet paper  (coated paper) and glossy 
paper
2 
„ Paper size:
Photo 4 ×6 in. and Photo L 3.5 ×5 in.
Width: 3.5 in. (89 mm) - 4.0 in. (101.6 mm)
Height: 5.0 in. (127 mm) - 6.0 in. (152.4 mm)
„ Maximum paper tray capacity: Approx. 20 sheets
Paper Output Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m
2) plain paper (face up print 
delivery to the output paper tray)
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FaxD
CompatibilityITU-T Group 3
Coding System MH/MR/MMR/JPEG
Modem Speed Automatic Fallback
14400 bps 
Document Size  ADF Width: 5.8 in. to 8.5 in. (148 mm to 215.9 mm)
ADF Height: 5.8 in. to 14 in. (148 mm to 355.6 mm)
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Scanner Glass Height: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Scanning Width 8.2 in. (208 mm)
Printing Width 8.03 in. (204 mm)
Gray Scale 256 levels
Polling Types Standard, Sequential: (Black only)
Contrast Control Automatic/Light/Dark
(manual setting)
Resolution „Horizontal 203 dot/in. (8 dot/mm)
„ Vertical
Standard
98 line/in. (3.85 line/mm) (Monochrome)
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm) (Color)
Fine
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm) (Monochrome/Color)
Photo
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm) (Monochrome)
Superfine
392 line/in. (15.4 line/mm) (Monochrome)
Speed Dial 80 stations × 2 numbers (MFC-685CW)
100 stations  × 2 numbers (MFC-885CW)
Groups Up to 6
Broadcasting
3210 stations (MFC-685CW)
250 stations (MFC-885CW)
Automatic Redial 1 time after 5 minutes
Ring Delay 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 rings
Communication Source Public switched telephone network.
 
						

							
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1‘Pages’ refers to the ‘Brother Standard Chart No. 1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). 
Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.
2‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications 
and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.
3Black & White only
Memory Transmission Up to 4801/4002 pages 
Out of Paper Reception Up to 480
1/4002 pages 
 
						

							
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Message CenterD
Message CenterYes 
ICM Recording Time  Max. 29 minutes / Max. 99 messages
(Max.180 secs / 1 message)
Toll Saver Yes 
Recording Conversation
(MFC-685CW only) Yes
OGM Yes
OGM Recording Time 20 secs
 
						

							
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Digital Cordless Handset (MFC-885CW only)D
Cordless handset (BCL-D10)D
1When Voice Enhance is set to On.
2When Voice Enhance is set to Off.
3Additional purchace is required for optional cordless handsets.
Frequency 5.8 GHz 
Technology FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
Multi Handset Capability Up to 4 handsets
3
Dimensions 
Weight (including battery)5.43 oz (154 g)
LCD (liquid crystal display) 16-Digit, 3-Line (+1-Line for Pict), Backlit (Orange)
Charge Indicator Yes (LED)
Full Charge Time 12 hours
While in Use (TALK) 4 hours
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6 hours2
While Not in Use (Standby)200 hours
6.06 in.
(154 mm)
1.24 in.
(31.6 mm)1.95 in.
(49.6 mm)
 
						

							
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BatteryD
 
ATTENTION: 
The product you have purchased is powered by Nickel Metal Hydride battery which is recyclable.
(For USA)
At the end of their useful lives, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this 
battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY or visit www.rbrc.com
 for 
information on how to recycle this battery.
(For Canada)
For more information on how to recycle this  battery, please call 1-800-8-BATTERY or visit 
www.rbrc.com
.
Type
BCL-BT10
Rating Ni-MH 3.6 V 730 mAh
RECYCLE
1800.822.8837
RBRC
Ni-MHTM
 
						

							
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CopyD
1Based on Brother standard pattern (Fast mode/Stack Copy). Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document.
Color/Black Yes/Yes
Document Size  ADF Width: 5.8 in. to 8.5 in. (148 mm to 215.9 mm)
ADF Height: 5.8 in. to 14 in. (148 mm to 355.6 mm)
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Scanner Glass Height: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Copy Width: Max. 8.26 in. (210 mm)
Copy Speed Black: Up to 22 pages/minute (Letter paper)
1
Color: Up to 20 pages/minute (Letter paper)1
Multiple CopiesStacks/Sorts up to 99 pages
Enlarge/Reduce 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)
Resolution (Black & White)
„ Scans up to 600 ×1200 dpi
„ Prints up to 1200 ×1200 dpi
(Color) „ Scans up to 600 ×1200 dpi
„ Prints up to 600 ×1200 dpi
 
						

							
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PhotoCapture Center®D
1Memory cards, adapters and USB Flash memory drive are not included.2Secure Digital (SD&MMC) : 16MB to 2GB
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) : 4GB to 8GB
3xD-Picture Card™ Conventional Card from 16MB to 512MB
xD-Picture Card™ Type M from 256MB to 2GB
xD-Picture Card™ Type H from 256MB to 2GB
4USB 2.0 Standard
USB Mass Storage standard from 16 MB to 8 GB
Support format: FAT12/FAT16/FAT32
5Progressive JPEG format is not supported.
6See Paper type and size for each operation  on page 13.
Compatible Media1CompactFlash®  
(Type I only)  
(Microdrive™ is not compatible)  
(Compact I/O cards such as Compact LAN card and  
Compact Modem card are not supported.)
Memory Stick
® 
Memory Stick Pro™   
(Not available for music data with MagicGate™)
Memory Stick Duo™ with adapter 
MultiMediaCard™
Secure Digital 
2
miniSD™ with adapter 
xD-Picture Card™
3
USB Flash memory drive4
Resolution Up to 1200 × 2400 dpi
File Extension
(Media Format)
(Image Format) DPOF, EXIF, DCF
Photo Print: JPEG
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Scan to Media: JPEG, PDF (Color)
TIFF, PDF (Black)
Color Enhancement True2Life
®
Photo EnhanceAuto Correct, Enhance Skin-Tone, Enhance Scenery, Trimming, 
Slide Show, Remove Red-Eye, Monochrome and Sepia
Number of FilesUp to 999 files
(The folder inside memory cards or USB Flash memory drive 
is also counted)
Folder File must be stored in the 4th folder level of the memory card 
or USB Flash memory drive.
Borderless Letter, A4, Photo 4 × 6, Photo 5  × 7
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