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Brother MFC-685CW User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE
MFC-685CW
MFC-885CW
Version A

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Brother MFC-685CW Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print technologyInkjet
Maximum resolution6000 x 12000 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)30 ppm
Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter)25 ppm
Digital senderNo
Maximum duty cycle2500 pages per month
Number of print cartridges4
Image formats supportedBMP
Optical scanning resolution600 x 2400 DPI
PC free copyingYes
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)22 cpm
Copy speed (color, normal quality, A4)20 cpm
FaxingColor faxing
Fax memory480 pages
Modem speed14.4 Kbit/s
Total input capacity100 sheets
Total output capacity50 sheets
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal3.3 \
Market positioningHome & office
Sound power level (standby)50 dB
Paper tray media typesGlossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
Non-ISO print media sizesExecutive
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5
Photo paper sizes (imperial)5x7, 5x8 \
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
Supported network protocols (IPv4)USB
Dimensions (WxDxH)557 x 254 x 452 mm
Power requirementsAC 120V 50/60Hz
Wireless technology802.11b/g
All-in-one functionsCopy, Fax, Scan
Color all-in-one functionscopy, fax, print, scan
Power consumption (standby)8 W
Power consumption (average operating)34 W
Operating temperature (T-T)50 - 95 °F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80 %

Summary

Section II Fax

Sending a Fax

Comprehensive guide to sending faxes, including modes and settings.

Receiving a Fax

Guide to configuring receive modes and managing incoming faxes.

Telephone Services and External Devices

Voice Operations

Information on making and receiving voice calls.

Dialing and Storing Numbers

Instructions for dialing numbers and storing them in memory.

Message Center and Advanced Fax Operations

Advanced Fax Operations

Advanced features for faxing, such as forwarding and storage.

Printing Reports and Polling

Printing Reports

Guide to printing various reports like Transmission Verification and Fax Journal.

Polling

Information on setting up and using fax polling features.

Section I General

General Information

Introduction to the user's guide and machine features.

Loading Documents and Paper

Instructions for loading various types of documents and paper.

Control Panel Overview

Mode Keys

Details on the mode selection keys for Fax, Scan, Copy, and PhotoCapture.

Menu Keys

Explanation of the menu navigation keys.

LCD Display Screen

Information about the LCD display and its indicators.

Basic Operations

Step-by-step guide for performing basic machine operations.

Loading Documents and Paper

Loading Documents

Instructions for loading documents into the ADF and scanner glass.

Using the ADF

Details on how to use the Automatic Document Feeder.

Using the Scanner Glass

Instructions for using the scanner glass for various operations.

Choosing the Right Media

General Setup

On/Off Setting

Customizing the On/Off key behavior for fax reception.

General Setup Details

Mode Timer

Setting the time the machine stays in a mode before returning to Fax mode.

Paper Type

Setting the machine for the type of paper being used.

General Setup Options

Paper Size

Changing the paper size setting for copying and faxing.

Ring Volume

Adjusting the ring volume level for incoming calls.

General Setup Audio Settings

Handset Volume Settings

Volume Amplify Settings

LCD Display Adjustments

Security Features

Memory Security

Preventing unauthorized access to the machine.

Setting Memory Security Password

Steps to set or change the memory security password.

Sending a Fax Details

Faxing Methods

Fax Transmission Options

Fax Settings

Fax Quality Settings

Fax Transmission Modes

Fax Default Settings

Receiving a Fax

Choosing the Receive Mode

Guide to selecting the appropriate receive mode.

Receive Mode Usage

Receive Mode Configuration

Easy Receive Feature

Additional Receiving Operations

Voice Call Handling

Telephone Services Information

Distinctive Ring Service

Caller ID Features

Caller ID List Management

External TAD Connection

TAD Connections and OGM

Telephone System Installation

Remote Access Codes

Dialing and Storing Numbers

Dialing Features

Number Storage

Speed Dial Management

Speed Dial Name and Number Changes

Broadcasting Groups

Message Center Operations

Message Management

Advanced Fax Operations

Fax Forwarding

Forwarding received faxes to another number.

Fax Operation Features

Fax Memory Operations

Fax List Management

Outgoing Fax Preview

PC Fax Receive

Receiving faxes directly to your PC.

PC Fax Receive Configuration

Advanced Fax Operations Management

Remote Retrieval

Setting a Remote Access Code

Setting up a code to access machine features remotely.

Remote Fax Commands

Printing Reports

Report Printing

Polling Operations

Setup to Receive Polling

Configuring the machine to receive faxes via polling.

Polled Transmit

Polled Transmit (Black & White only)

Setting up the machine to wait for another fax to retrieve a document.

Section III Copy

Making Copies

Guide to making copies using the machine's features.

Making Copies

Copy Settings

Image Adjustment for Copies

Multi-Page Copying

Brightness, Contrast, and Color Adjustments

Default Copy Settings

Section IV Walk-up Photo Printing

PhotoCapture Center®: Printing Photos from a Memory Card or USB Flash Memory Drive

Printing photos directly from digital media without a PC.

PhotoCapture Center® Operations

PhotoCapture Center® Media Handling

PhotoCapture Center® Image Operations

Image Selection for Printing

Photo Enhancement Features

Photo Effects Details

Photo Editing Options

Batch Photo Printing

Photo Viewing and Printing

PhotoCapture Center® Print Settings

Print Settings Configuration

Image Appearance Settings

Default and Factory Settings

Scan to Memory Card or USB Flash Drive

How to Scan to a Memory Card or USB Flash Memory Drive

Step-by-step guide for scanning to media.

Scan Error Handling

Printing Photos from a Camera

Printing Photos Directly from a PictBridge Camera

Connecting and printing from a PictBridge compatible camera.

Direct Camera Photo Printing

Section V Software

Software and Network Features

Overview of software and network features available with the machine.

Software and Network Features

Section VI Appendixes

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance

Guidance for resolving issues and maintaining the machine.

Machine Safety Precautions

To Use the Machine Safely

Essential safety instructions for operating the machine.

Important Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Key safety guidelines to follow when using the product.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Industry Canada Compliance

Legal Copying Limitations

Trademarks Information

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance

Troubleshooting

General guidance for resolving machine issues.

Machine Difficulty Resolution

If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine

Troubleshooting specific problems with machine functions.

Printing Troubleshooting

Fax Transmission Troubleshooting

Copying and Scanning Issues

Software and Network Troubleshooting

Error Messages and Handling

Error Messages

Explanation of common error messages and their solutions.

Error Animation and Data Transfer

Paper Jam Resolution

Machine Maintenance

Routine Maintenance Procedures

Machine Cleaning

Scanner Cleaning

Printer Component Cleaning

Print Head Maintenance

Print Quality Checks

Checking the Print Quality

Printing a check sheet to diagnose print quality problems.

Ink Volume and Print Alignment

Machine Information and Packing

Menu Table Details

General Setup

Configuration options for general machine settings.

Fax Menu Settings

Advanced Fax Operations Menu

Advanced Fax Operation

Managing fax forwarding, paging, storage, and PC receive.

LAN Network Configuration

Wireless Network Configuration

Menu Navigation

Fax Menu Options

Scan Menu Options

Scan

Accessing and configuring scan settings.

PhotoCapture Menu Options

PhotoCapture

Accessing and configuring photo printing features.

Image Adjustment Settings

Image Cropping and Borderless Printing

Text Entry and Corrections

General Machine Specifications

Print Media Specifications

Fax Specifications

Fax

Technical specifications related to fax functionality.

Message Center Specifications

Message Center

Specifications for the Message Center feature.

Digital Cordless Handset Specifications

Digital Cordless Handset (MFC-885CW only)

Specifications for the cordless handset.

Battery Specifications

Copy Specifications

Copy

Specifications related to copying functions.

PhotoCapture Center® Specifications

PhotoCapture Center®

Specifications for photo printing features.

PictBridge Compatibility

PictBridge

Information on PictBridge compatibility and interface.

Scanner Specifications

Scanner

Technical details of the scanning function.

Printer Specifications

Printer

Technical details of the printing function.

Interface Specifications

Computer System Requirements

Computer Requirements

System requirements for PC software functions.

Consumable Items Information

Network (LAN) Specifications

Network (LAN)

Specifications for network connectivity.