Brother MFC-890 User Manual

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MFC-890

USER’S GUIDE

Default Chapter2
- Compilation and Publication Notice2
- Safety Precautions4
- To Use the Machine Safely4
- Choosing a Location6
- Quick Reference Guide7
- Table of Contents9
Introduction20
- Using this Guide20
  - Finding Information20
  - Symbols Used in this Guide20
- MFC-890 Control Panel Overview21
  - Turning the MFC on and off24
    - Turning the MFC off24
    - Turning the MFC on24
  - Turning off the Scanner Lamp24
- About Fax Machines25
  - Fax Tones and Handshake25
  - ECM (Error Correction Mode)26
- Connecting the Machine27
Paper34
- About Paper34
  - Handling and Using Special Paper34
  - Printable Area38
On-Screen Programming39
- User-Friendly Programming39
  - Menu Table39
- Navigation Keys40
Initial Setup52
- Getting Started52
Setup Receive61
- Basic Receiving Operations61
- Advanced Receiving Operations66
- Polling Receive71
- Telephone Services78
  - BT Call Sign (for U.K. Only)78
    - To Enable the Machine to Work with BT Call Sign (Only with Your External Phone)78
Setup Send79
- Before You Begin79
- Basic Sending Operations84
- Advanced Sending Operations92
- Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options100
  - Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing100
  - Dialing Options103
- Remote Fax Options108
- Printing Reports115
  - Machine Settings and Activity115
Making Copies118
- Using the Machine as a Copier118
- Using more than One Temporary Copy Setting122
- Changing the Default Copy Settings134
- Legal Limitations137
Walk-Up Photocapture Center138
- Introduction138
- Basic Flow138
- Getting Started139
- Printing the Index (Thumbnails)142
- Printing Images143
- Changing the Settings for Printing Images144
  - Menu Selections146
  - DPOF Printing151
- Changing the Default Settings153
- Using Photocapture Center ™ for Scanning Originals158
Using the Machine as a Printer159
- Using the Brother MFC-890 Printer Driver159
- Features159
- Choosing the Right Type of Paper160
- How to Print Your Document161
- Using the Manual Feed Slot162
- Simultaneous Printing and Faxing164
- Clearing Data from the Memory164
- Checking the Print Quality164
Printer Driver Settings165
- How to Access the Printer Driver Settings165
- Basic Tab166
- Advanced Tab172
Using the Brother Control Center184
- Brother MFL-Pro Control Center185
  - Autoload the Brother Control Center186
  - How to Turn off Autoload186
- Brother Control Center Features187
- Scan to File192
  - Scanner Setting192
  - Destination Folder193
- Scan to E-Mail194
- Scan to Word Processor197
  - Scanner Setting197
  - Word Processor198
- User-Defined Button200
  - Scanner Setting200
  - Target Application200
- Copy201
  - Scanner Setting201
  - Number of Copies201
- Send a Fax202
  - Scanner Setting202
  - FAX Settings203
How to Scan Using Windows204
- Scanning a Document204
- Scanning a Document (for Windows ® XP Only)213
- Using the Colour Scan Key219
Using Remote Setup231
- Machine Remote Setup231
Using PC-FAX233
- PC-FAX Sending (Windows ® Only)233
- Speed Dial Setup237
- Setting up PC-FAX Receiving (Windows 95/98/98Se/Me/ 2000 Professional and Windows NT WS 4.0 Only)250
- Receiving a Fax into the PC (Windows ® XP Only)252
  - How to Receive a Fax Automatically252
  - How to View the Received Faxes257
Using the Photocapture Center from Your Pc259
Using Your Machine with a Macintosh261
- Setting up Your USB-Equipped Apple ® Macintosh ® G3261
- Using the Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple ® Macintosh ® (os 8.5-9.2)262
- Using the Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple ® Macintosh ® (os X 10.1)265
- Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh ® Application (os 8.5-9.2)268
  - Setting up Your Address Book271
    - Adding a New Member271
    - Adding a New Group272
- Using the Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Macintosh274
- Machine Remote Setup (Mac os X 10.1 Only)283
- Using the Photocapture Center from Macintosh284
Important Information286
- Important Safety Instructions286
- Trademarks289
- IMPORTANT-For Your Safety290
- IT Power System (for Norway Only)290
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance291
- Troubleshooting291
- How to Improve Print Quality303
  - Cleaning the Print Head303
  - Print Quality Check303
    - STEP A: Colour Block Quality Check304
    - STEP B: Alignment Check305
- Packing and Shipping the Machine307
- Routine Maintenance310
Specifications315
- Product Description315
- General315
- Print Media316
- Copy316
- Fax317
- Scanner318
- Printer318
- Interface318
- Computer Requirements319
- Consumable Items320
- Network (LAN) Board (Option320
G - 1 Glossary321
Index327
Remote Retrieval Access Card332

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Questions and Answers:

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Todd BaldwinAug 8, 2025
What to do if Brother Fax Machine says 'CHECK PAPER SIZE'?
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  Spencer ThomasAug 9, 2025
  If your Brother Fax Machine displays 'CHECK PAPER SIZE', it means the paper in the paper tray is smaller than A4. The machine requires A4 paper to print fax messages, help lists, or any other fax reports. To resolve this, reload A4 paper into the paper tray and then press the Fax Start button.
P
Paul WheelerAug 23, 2025
How to fix 'CHECK CARTRIDGE' error on Brother Fax Machine?
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  Jessica FowlerAug 23, 2025
  If your Brother Fax Machine shows 'CHECK CARTRIDGE', it indicates that an ink cartridge is not properly installed. To fix this, take out the ink cartridge and re-install it, making sure it is correctly seated.

Brother MFC-890 Specifications

General

Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Duplex Printing	Yes
Standard Paper Capacity	250 sheets
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Fax Resolution	300 x 300 dpi
Ink Cartridges	Black