Brother MFC-685CW User Manual Page 1

STEP 1STEP 2Setup is Complete!Quick Setup GuideSetting Up the MachineInstalling the Driver & SoftwareMFC-685CW Before you can use the machine, you

Setting Up the Machine8STEP 1NoteIf you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone, connect it as shown below. 1 Extension telephone2 Exter

Setting Up the Machine9NoteDo not throw away the yellow protective part. You will need it if you transport the machine. 4 Take out the ink cartridge.

Setting Up the Machine10STEP 1Caution• DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity

Setting Up the Machine114 The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for black and color. Press 1 (Yes) or 2 (No) on the dial pad. After pressing 1

Setting Up the Machine12STEP 1 8 Setting the LCD ContrastYou can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid display. If you are having diff

Setting Up the Machine13 10 Setting your station IDYou should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send.1 Press Men

Setting Up the Machine14STEP 1 12 Choosing a Receive ModeThere are three possible receive modes: Fax Only, Fax/Tel and Manual. 1 Press Menu.2 Press a

Setting Up the Machine15 14 Sending in the Product Registration and Test Sheet (USA only)1 Fill out the Product Registration and Test Sheet. 2 Put t

Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’16 1 1Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’Windows® Install MFL-Pro SuiteYou can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and mul

Windows®Macintosh®Installing the Driver & Software17STEP 2Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface.For the lat

1Symbols used in this guide Warning Caution Improper SetupWarnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.Cautions specify procedur

Installing the Driver & Software18STEP 2Windows®USBWindows® 1 1For USB Interface Users(For Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edit

Installing the Driver & Software19Windows®USBWindows®6 After reading and accepting the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement, click Yes. 7 T

Installing the Driver & Software20STEP 2Windows®USBWindows®13 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock .Gently push the scanner cover support do

Installing the Driver & Software21Windows®USBWindows®Installing FaceFilter StudioFaceFilter Studio is an easy-to-use borderless photo printing app

Installing the Driver & Software22STEP 2Windows®Windows®WiredNetwork 2For Wired Network Interface Users (For Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/XP Pro

Installing the Driver & Software23Windows®Windows®WiredNetworkImproper SetupIf you have previously set up your machine for a wireless network and

Installing the Driver & Software24STEP 2Windows®Windows®WiredNetwork13 When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software License Agreement window appears, c

Installing the Driver & Software25Windows®Windows®WiredNetwork17 Click Finish to restart your computer.After restarting the computer, you must be

Installing the Driver & Software26STEP 2Windows®Windows®Wireless Network 3For Wireless Network Interface Users (For Windows® 2000 Professional/X

Installing the Driver & Software27Windows®Windows®Wireless NetworkConfirm your network environmentThe setup process will be different depending on

Table of Contents1Getting StartedCarton components...

Installing the Driver & Software28STEP 2Windows®Windows®Wireless NetworkUsing the SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ software to configure your machine for

Installing the Driver & Software29Windows®Windows®Wireless Network5 The wireless network connection status using the SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ sof

Installing the Driver & Software30STEP 2Windows®Windows®Wireless NetworkUsing the Setup Wizard from the control panel LAN menu for wireless networ

Installing the Driver & Software31Windows®Windows®Wireless Network6 Enter the SSID you wrote down in step 1 using the dial pad to choose each lett

Installing the Driver & Software32STEP 2Windows®Windows®Wireless NetworkNote• The supplied CD-ROM includes ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE. This softwar

Installing the Driver & Software33Windows®Windows®Wireless Network17 After reading and accepting the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement,

Installing the Driver & Software34STEP 2Windows®Windows®WirelessNetworkNoteFor Windows Vista™, when this screen appears, click the check box and c

Installing the Driver & Software35Macintosh®Macintosh®USB 4For USB Interface Users(For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater)ImportantMake sure that you ha

Installing the Driver & Software36STEP 2Macintosh®Macintosh®USB5 Turn on the machine by connecting the power cord. 6 Turn on your Macintosh®.7 Put

Installing the Driver & Software37Macintosh®Macintosh®USB15 Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center. The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver

2For Network UsersBRAdmin Light utility (For Windows® users) ...

Installing the Driver & Software38STEP 2Macintosh®Macintosh®WiredNetwork 5For Wired Network Interface Users (For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater)Impo

Installing the Driver & Software39Macintosh®Macintosh®WiredNetworkImproper SetupIf you have previously set up your machine for a wireless network

Installing the Driver & Software40STEP 2Macintosh®Macintosh®WiredNetwork For Mac OS® X 10.3.x or greater users:The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer

Installing the Driver & Software41Macintosh®Macintosh®WirelessNetwork 6For Wireless Network Interface Users (For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) in

Installing the Driver & Software42STEP 2Macintosh®Macintosh®Wireless NetworkConfirm your network environmentThe setup process will be different de

Installing the Driver & Software43Macintosh®Macintosh®Wireless NetworkUsing the SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ software to configure your machine for a

Installing the Driver & Software44STEP 2Macintosh®Macintosh®Wireless Network5 The wireless network connection status using the SecureEasySetup™ or

Installing the Driver & Software45Macintosh®Macintosh®Wireless NetworkUsing the Setup Wizard from the control panel LAN menu for wireless network

Installing the Driver & Software46STEP 2Macintosh®Macintosh®Wireless Network6 Enter the SSID you wrote down in step 1 using the dial pad to choose

Installing the Driver & Software47Macintosh®Macintosh®Wireless NetworkNote•For Mac OS® X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, upgrade to Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or gr

Getting Started3 1 1Carton componentsCarton components may vary from one country to another.Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any

Installing the Driver & Software48STEP 2Macintosh®Macintosh®Wireless Network18 When this screen appears, click OK. For Mac OS® X 10.3.x or greate

For Network Users49 1 1BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows® users)BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. I

For Network Users50 2BRAdmin Light utility (For Mac OS® X users)BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It

For Network Users51 3Restoring the network settings to factory defaultTo restore all network settings of the internal Print/Scan server to factory de

For Network Users52 4Entering Text When you are setting certain menu selections, you may need to enter text into the machine. Most number keys have t

Installing FaceFilter Studio Help53 1 1Instructions on how to install FaceFilter Studio Help(For Windows® users)To get instructions on how to use Fac

Consumables54 1 1Replacement consumablesWhen the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more inform

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Getting Started4 2Control panel 1 Dial Pad2 Fax and telephone keys3 Mode keys4 Menu keys5Start keys6 Stop/Exit key7 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)8Ink

Setting Up the Machine5STEP 1 1 1 Removing the protective parts1 Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass.2 Remove the foam bag

Setting Up the Machine6STEP 13 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. 4 Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side dow

Setting Up the Machine78 While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap .