Brother MFC-885CW User Manual

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Setup is Complete!
Quick Setup Guide
Setting Up the Machine
Installing the Driver & Software
MFC-885CW
Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software.
Please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions.
Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.

Brother MFC-885CW Specifications

General

Print technology	Inkjet
Maximum resolution	6000 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	30 ppm
Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	25 ppm
Copier resize	25 - 400 %
PC free copying	Yes
Maximum copy resolution	600 x 1200 DPI
Maximum number of copies	99 copies
N-in-1 copy function (N=)	2
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	22 cpm
Copy speed (color, normal quality, A4)	20 cpm
Faxing	Color faxing
Fax memory	400 pages
Modem speed	14.4 Kbit/s
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)	100
Total input capacity	100 sheets
Total output capacity	50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	10 sheets
Compatible memory cards	CF, MS Pro, SD
Envelopes sizes	C5, DL
Paper tray media types	Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
Non-ISO print media sizes	Executive (184 x 267mm), index card, Letter (media size)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B5
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Dimensions (WxDxH)	476 x 370 x 180 mm
Networking features	10/100 Base-TX
Wireless technology	IEEE802.11b/g
All-in-one functions	Copy, Fax, Scan
Supported media weight(s)	64/220 g/m²
Color all-in-one functions	copy, fax, print, scan
Compatible operating systems	Windows Vista/XP/Home/2003/2000 Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater Linux
Standard interfaces	USB 2.0
Scan to	e-mail, file, image, OCR
Grayscale levels	256
Image formats supported	BMP, PNG
Package weight	9500 g
Digital sender	No
Market positioning	Home & office

Summary

Getting Started

Carton Components

Lists all items included in the printer box for setup and operation.

Control Panel Overview

Identifies and explains the function of each button and display on the printer's control panel.

STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine

Remove Protective Parts

Instructions for removing protective tape, film, and foam from the machine before setup.

Load Paper

Steps to correctly insert paper into the paper tray and adjust guides for printing.

Connect Power and Telephone Lines

Guide for connecting the power cord and telephone line to the machine.

Install Ink Cartridges

Detailed steps for installing the black, yellow, cyan, and magenta ink cartridges correctly.

Print Quality Check

Procedure to print a test sheet and verify print quality after ink installation.

Configure LCD Contrast

Adjusts the LCD display contrast for better visibility and readability.

Set Date and Time

Configures the machine's internal clock for accurate date/time stamping on faxes.

Set Station ID

Stores name and fax number to be added to all transmitted fax pages.

Set Dialling Mode

Configures the machine to use Tone or Pulse dialling service for phone line connection.

Set Telephone Line Type

Configures connection for PBX or ISDN lines, or standard PSTN.

Choose Receive Mode

Selects how the machine answers incoming calls: Fax Only, Fax/Tel, or Manual.

Set Up TAD

Instructions for recording an outgoing message for the Telephone Answering Device (TAD) mode.

Install and Charge Battery

Steps for installing the handset battery and charging it for initial use.

Set Cordless Handset Country

Configures the cordless handset country for proper telecommunication line function.

Choose Location and Position Antenna

Guidance on selecting an optimal location for the machine and positioning its antenna.

STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software

Windows - USB Interface Installation

Steps to install MFL-Pro Suite and drivers via USB connection on Windows operating systems.

Windows - Install FaceFilter Studio

Procedure to install the FaceFilter Studio application on Windows after MFL-Pro Suite installation.

Windows - Wired Network Interface Installation

Steps to install MFL-Pro Suite and drivers over a wired network connection on Windows.

Windows - Wireless Network Interface Installation

Steps to configure and install MFL-Pro Suite and drivers for wireless network on Windows.

Macintosh - USB Interface Installation

Steps to install MFL-Pro Suite and drivers via USB connection on Mac OS X.

Macintosh - Wired Network Interface Installation

Steps to install MFL-Pro Suite and drivers over a wired network connection on Mac OS X.

Macintosh - Wireless Network Interface Installation

Steps to configure and install MFL-Pro Suite and drivers for wireless network on Mac OS X.

For Network Users

BRAdmin Light Utility (Windows)

Information and installation guide for the BRAdmin Light utility for Windows users.

Configure Network Settings with BRAdmin Light

Steps to set IP address, subnet mask, and gateway using the BRAdmin Light utility.

BRAdmin Light Utility (Mac OS X)

Information and installation guide for the BRAdmin Light utility for Mac OS X users.

Restore Network Settings to Factory Default

Procedure to reset all network settings of the machine to factory defaults.

Enter Text for Wireless Settings

Guide on using the keypad to enter text for wireless network configuration, including special characters.

Installing FaceFilter Studio Help

Consumables

Ink Cartridges

Lists available ink cartridge models (Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta) for replacement.

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