Brother MFC 990CW User Manual

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance169
B
bAlign the recessed arrows on the cradle 
with those on the machine, and then 
slide the cradle toward the front of the 
machine until it clicks into place.
 
cConnect the curled handset cord to the 
machine.
 
Machine InformationB
Checking the serial numberB
You can see the machine’s serial number on 
the LCD.
aPress MENU.
bPress aor b to display 
Machine Info.
cPress  Machine Info.
dPress Stop/Exit.
 

170
Packing and shipping 
the machine
B
When you transport the machine, use the 
packing materials that came with your 
machine. Follow the instructions below to 
properly pack your machine. Damage caused 
to your machine during transit is not covered 
by 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...

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance171
B
dLift the front of the machine and hook 
the long end (1) of the green protective 
part into the T-shaped hole underneath 
the machine. Push the forked end (2) 
onto the top of the paper tray.
 
eUnplug the machine from the telephone 
wall socket and take the telephone line 
cord out of the machine.
fUnplug the machine from the electrical 
socket and from the machine.
gUsing both hands, use the plastic tabs 
on both sides of the machine to lift the 
scanner...

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jPack the machine and the printed 
materials in the original carton with the 
original packing material as shown in 
the illustration. 
Do not pack the used ink cartridges in 
the carton.
 
kClose the carton and tape it shut. 
(MFC-790CW)(MFC-990CW)
 

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C
C
On-screen 
programming
C
Your machine is designed to be easy to 
operate with LCD on-screen programming 
using the menu buttons on the Touchscreen. 
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...

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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 Level2Level3Options Descriptions Page
General Setup Mode Timer —Off
0 Sec
30 Secs
1 Min
2 Mins*
5 Mins Sets the time to return to 
Fax mode.
25
Paper Type —Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy
Transparency Sets the type of paper in 
the paper tray.
25
Paper Size —A4*
A5
10x15cm
Letter
Legal...

Menu and Features175
C
General Setup
(Continued)P.Save SettingFax Receive:
On*
Fax Receive:
OffRing Tone:On
Ring Tone:Off*
(For MFC-990CW 
when you choose 
Fax Receive:On)
Customizes the 
Power Save  key not to 
receive faxes in power 
save mode. 23
LCD Settings LCD Contrast Light
Med*
DarkAdjusts the contrast of the 
LCD.
29
Backlight Light *
Med
Dark You can adjust the 
brightness of the LCD 
backlight.
29
Dim Timer Off
10 Secs
20 Secs
30 Secs* You can set how long the 
LCD backlight stays on for...

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FaxSetup Receive Ring Delay Ring Delay
2 -  10 ( 2*)
(Example for 
Australia) Sets the number of rings 
before the machine 
answers in Fax Only or 
Fax/Tel mode.
46
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. 81
F/T Ring Time20 Secs
30 Secs
*
40 Secs
70 Secs
(For New Zealand)
20 Secs
30 Secs *
40 Secs
55 Secs Sets the pseudo/double-
ring time in Fax/Tel mode.
46
Fax...

Menu and Features177
C
Fax
(Continued) Setup Receive
(Continued)Memory ReceiveOff*
Fax Forward
Fax Storage
PC Fax Receive
You can set the machine 
to either forward fax 
messages, store incoming 
faxes in the memory (so 
you can retrieve them 
while you are away from 
your machine), or send 
faxes to your PC.
If you choose Fax Forward 
or PC Fax Receive, you 
can turn on the Backup 
Print safety feature. 48
Fax Preview On
Off* You can preview faxes. 51
Report SettingTransmission
On
On+Image
Off*...

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Fax
(Continued)Setup TAD OGM
TAD Message
F/T MessagePlay/Record or erase the 
outgoing message.
78
ICM Max.Time 30 Secs *
60 Secs
120 Secs
180 Secs Choose the maximum 
length of incoming 
messages.
81
ICM Rec.MonitrOff
On
* Allows you to turn the 
speaker volume for voice 
messages as they come in 
On or Off. 81
Miscellaneous Mem Security Set Password
Set SecurityProhibits most functions 
except receiving faxes into 
memory. 31
CompatibilityHigh*
Normal
Basic(for VoIP)
Adjusts the modem speed 
to...