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Brother MFC-885CW Quick Setup Manual

Brother MFC-885CW Quick Setup Manual

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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.
Installing the Driver & Software
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.
STEP 1
Setting Up the Machine
STEP 2
Setup is Complete!

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  • Page 1 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. STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for...

  • Page 2: Symbols Used In This Guide

    Symbols used in this guide Caution Improper Setup Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent Cautions specify procedures you must Improper Setup icons alert you to possible personal injury. follow or avoid to prevent possible devices and operations that are not damage to the machine or other objects.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Carton components ............................3 Control panel..............................4 STEP 1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts ........................5 Loading paper .............................. 5 Connecting the power cord and telephone line .................... 7 Installing the ink cartridges........................... 8 Print quality check ............................
  • Page 4 For Network Users ® BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows users) ..................... 52 Installing the BRAdmin Light configuration utility .................. 52 Setting your IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin Light ........52 ® BRAdmin Light utility (For Mac OS X users)....................

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM User’s Guides Telephone Line Cord Power Cord Battery and Battery Cover Cordless Handset Black (LC1000BK)

  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Getting Started Control panel Mem. Mem. Mem. 12:45 12:45 12:45 21.12.2007 21.12.2007 21.12.2007 1 Dial Pad 7 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 2 Telephone keys 8 R key 3 Mode keys 9 Fax Preview key 4 Menu keys 10 Microphone 5 Start keys 11 Power Save key 6 Stop/Exit key 12 TAD (Telephone Answering Device) keys...

  • Page 7: Step 1 Setting Up The Machine

    STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective Loading paper parts You can load up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m Remove the protective tape and film covering paper. the scanner glass. For details, see Acceptable paper and other media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide.
  • Page 8 STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams Gently adjust the paper side guides with both and misfeeds. hands to fit the paper. Make sure that the paper guides touch the edges of the paper. Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Power Cord And Telephone Line

    Setting Up the Machine While holding the paper tray in place, pull out Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one the paper support until it clicks, and then end of the telephone line cord to the socket on unfold the paper support flap the machine marked LINE and the other end to a modular wall socket.

  • Page 10: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Pull all the lock release levers down and Note remove the yellow protective part (1). If you are sharing one telephone line with an external telephone answering machine, connect it as shown below. Set the receive mode to ‘Manual’ if you have an external answering machine.
  • Page 11 This initial process will take more time than a normal cleaning cycle but will happen only once. The LCD shows: Cleaning Preparing System Approx 4 Minutes brother...
  • Page 12 • DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge. • Brother multifunction machines are designed to work with ink of a particular specification and will work to a level of optimum performance when used with genuine Brother branded ink cartridges.

  • Page 13: Print Quality Check

    Setting Up the Machine The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for Print quality check black and colour. Press 1 (Yes) or 2 (No) on the dial pad. Black OK? Make sure A4, Letter or Legal size paper is loaded in the paper tray.

  • Page 14: Setting The Lcd Contrast

    STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Enter the two digits for the month on the dial Setting the LCD contrast pad, and then press OK. Date&Time You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and Month: more vivid display. If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the contrast setting.

  • Page 15: Setting Your Station Id

    Setting Up the Machine Setting your station ID Note • See the following chart for entering your name. • If you need to enter a character that is on the same You should store your name and fax number to be key as the last character, press to move the added to all fax pages that you send.

  • Page 16: Setting The Telephone Line Type

    STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Setting the telephone line type If you are connecting the machine to a line that features PBX or ISDN to send and receive faxes, it is necessary to change the telephone line type accordingly by completing the following steps. Press Menu.

  • Page 17: Choosing A Receive Mode

    Setting Up the Machine Press Menu. Choosing a Receive Mode Press a or b to choose Initial Setup. Press OK. There are three possible receive modes: Fax Only, Fax/Tel and Manual. Press a or b to choose Receive Mode. Are you using the built-in See Digital TAD in TAD? Press...

  • Page 18: Installing The Battery

    STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Installing the battery Charging the battery Insert the connector (1) of the battery (2) in the Place the cordless handset on the cradle with direction shown below. the dial pad facing forward. Note • After replacement, you should set the date and time.

  • Page 19: Choosing A Location

    Setting Up the Machine Choosing a location Now go to Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ on the next page to install the drivers. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10° C and 35° C. Do not put the cordless handset near heaters, air conditioners, water or chemicals.
  • Page 20 View the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s ROM, follow the steps in Installing the Drivers & Guide in HTML format. You can also view the Software. manuals in PDF format by accessing the Brother ® For Mac OS X 10.2.4 to 10.3.8 users, you need to Solutions Center.

  • Page 21: Step 2 Installing The Driver & Software

    Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers, documentation, and to find the best solution for your problem, access the Brother Solution Center directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com.

  • Page 22: Windows

    Windows Service Pack before installing MFL-Pro Explorer to run the start.exe program from the Suite. root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. • Please close any applications running before installing MFL-Pro Suite. Note • Make sure there are no memory cards or a USB •...
  • Page 23 MFL-Pro Suite. marked with a symbol. You will find the USB socket inside the machine on the right as When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software shown below. License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement.
  • Page 24 Then, connect the cable to your computer. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens Improper Setup appear one after another. Please wait, it will •...

  • Page 25: Installing Facefilter Studio

    ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE is a document first time, you must confirm MFL-Pro Suite is management application for scanning and viewing installed, your Brother machine is turned ON documents. and connected to your computer. Open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM disc or by double-clicking the start.exe program from the...

  • Page 26: For Wired Network Interface Users (For Windows ® 2000 Professional/Xp/Xp Professional X64 Edition/Windows Vista™)

    STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software ® Windows For Wired Network Interface Users ® (For Windows 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista™) Connect the network cable to the LAN socket Important marked with a symbol. You will find the Make sure that you have finished the LAN socket inside the machine on the left as instructions from STEP 1 Setting Up the...
  • Page 27 Turn on the machine by connecting the power cord. ® If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. Note • If this screen appears, click OK and restart your computer. •...
  • Page 28 ® For Windows XP SP2/Windows Vista™ users, when this screen appears, choose The installation of the Brother drivers will Change the Firewall port settings to enable automatically start. The installation screens network connection and continue with the appear one after another.
  • Page 29 For Windows Vista™, when this screen appears, MFL-Pro Suite includes the Network Printer click the check box and click Install to complete Driver, Network Scanner Driver, Brother the installation properly. ControlCenter3, ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE. ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE is a document management application for scanning and viewing documents.

  • Page 30: Installing Facefilter Studio

    Important Before you launch FaceFilter Studio for the first time, you must confirm MFL-Pro Suite is installed, your Brother machine is turned ON and connected to your network. Open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM disc or by double-clicking the start.exe program from the...

  • Page 31: For Wireless Network Interface Users In Infrastructure Mode (For Windows ® 2000 Professional/Xp/Xp Professional X64 Edition/Windows Vista™)

    MFL-Pro Suite. The following steps will guide you through the configuration and installation process. To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to the network access point (router) as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer speed of your documents.
  • Page 32 STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software ® Windows Confirm your network environment The setup process will be different depending on your network environment. Installation using SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ If your wireless access point (A) supports SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™, you do not need to use a computer to configure the machine.

  • Page 33: Using The Secureeasysetup™ Or Aoss™ Software To Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network

    If your wireless router or access point does not support SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ go to page 33 for installation instructions. Place the Brother machine close to the SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ router or access point. Improper Setup...
  • Page 34 STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software ® Windows The wireless network connection status using the SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ software will be displayed: Connecting WLAN, Setting AOSS or Connecting AOSS. Wait till either Connected or Connection Error (Connection Fail) is displayed.

  • Page 35: Using The Setup Wizard From The Control Panel Lan Menu For Wireless Network Configuration

    SSIDs. ® WPA/WPA2-PSK is a Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared key, which lets the Brother If your access point is set to not broadcast the wireless machine associate with access points SSID you will have to manually add the SSID using TKIP or AES encryption (WPA- name.
  • Page 36 STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software ® Windows Most access points and routers can store Enter the SSID you wrote down in step 1 using more than one key, but they will only use the dial pad to choose each letter or number. one at any time for authentication and You can use the keys to move the...
  • Page 37 Click on Checked and confirmed check box, and then click Next. The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. ® If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM.
  • Page 38 Suite and the installation will be terminated. If you encounter this failure, please go to step 1 and setup the wireless connection again. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens ® appear one after another. Please wait, it will...

  • Page 39: Installing Facefilter Studio

    Important Before you launch FaceFilter Studio for the first time, you must confirm MFL-Pro Suite is installed, your Brother machine is turned ON and connected to your network. When the On-Line Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the Open the main menu again by ejecting and on-screen instructions.

  • Page 40: Macintosh

    • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the ® machine directly to your Macintosh • Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
  • Page 41 Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software. The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear.
  • Page 42 Brother Solutions Center web site. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and ® ® documents using Presto! PageManager ® ®...

  • Page 43: For Wired Network Interface Users (For Mac Os ® X 10.2.4 Or Greater)

    X 10.2.4 or greater. (For the latest ® information for Mac OS X, visit http://solutions.brother.com) • Make sure there are no memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive inserted into the media drives Improper Setup or USB direct interface at the front of the machine.
  • Page 44 STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software ® Macintosh The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen Improper Setup will appear. If you have previously set up your machine for a wireless network and then want to set it up on a wired network, you should check that the machine’s Network I/F is Wired LAN.
  • Page 45 Solutions Center web site. Make the selection shown below. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and ® ® documents using Presto! PageManager ® ®...

  • Page 46: For Wireless Network Interface Users In Infrastructure Mode (For Mac Os ® X 10.2.4 Or Greater)

    MFL-Pro Suite. The following steps will guide you through the configuration and installation process. To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to the network access point (router) as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer speed of your documents.
  • Page 47 Installing the Driver & Software ® Macintosh Confirm your network environment The setup process will be different depending on your network environment. Installation using SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ If your wireless access point (A) supports SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™, you do not need to use a computer to configure the machine.

  • Page 48: Using The Secureeasysetup™ Or Aoss™ Software To Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network

    STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 5 through 15. Place the Brother machine close to the The SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ software allows SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ router or you to configure the wireless network easier than access point.
  • Page 49 Installing the Driver & Software ® Macintosh Note If you encounter a problem during setup, temporarily place your machine closer to the wireless access point, and go back to Step 2. Wireless setup is now complete. To install MFL-Pro Suite, continue to step 11 on page 50.

  • Page 50: Using The Setup Wizard From The Control Panel Lan Menu For Wireless Network Configuration

    “71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa3ba” ® WPA/WPA2-PSK is a Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared key, which lets the Brother wireless machine associate with access points using TKIP or AES encryption (WPA- Personal). WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP or AES) uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that is 8 or more characters in length, up to a maximum of 63 characters.
  • Page 51 Installing the Driver & Software ® Macintosh Most access points and routers can store Enter the SSID you wrote down in step 1 using more than one key, but they will only use the dial pad to choose each letter or number. one at any time for authentication and You can use the keys to move the...
  • Page 52 X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, upgrade to Restart to finish installing the software. ® Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater. (For the latest The Brother software will search for the Brother ® information for Mac OS X, visit device. During this time the following screen http://solutions.brother.com)
  • Page 53 Solutions Center web site. Make the selection shown below. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and ® ® documents using Presto! PageManager ® ®...

  • Page 54: For Network Users

    BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows users) BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It also can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address.

  • Page 55: Bradmin Light Utility (For Mac Os ® X Users)

    BRAdmin Light utility (For Mac OS X users) BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It also can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address from a ®...

  • Page 56: Restoring The Network Settings To Factory Default

    For Network Users Restoring the network settings to factory default To restore all network settings of the internal Print/Scan server to factory default, please follow the steps below. Make sure the machine is not operating, then disconnect all the cables from the machine (except power cable).

  • Page 57: Entering Text For Wireless Settings

    For Network Users Entering Text for Wireless Settings Most number keys have three or four letters printed on keys. The keys for 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters. By pressing the proper number key repeatedly, you can access the character you want. For configuring wireless network settings Press Three...

  • Page 58: Installing Facefilter Studio Help

    Installing FaceFilter Studio Help Instructions on how to install FaceFilter Studio Help ® (For Windows users) To get instructions on how to use FaceFilter Studio, download and install FaceFilter Studio Help. Your computer must be connected to the internet. Installing FaceFilter Studio Help To run FaceFilter Studio, go to Start/All Programs/FaceFilter Studio/ FaceFilter Studio in the Start menu.

  • Page 59: Consumables

    Consumables Replacement consumables When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller. Ink cartridge...
  • Page 60 The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
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