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- Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 1
OWNER'S MANUAL FAX-885MC - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 2
: Model: FAX-885MC Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the underside of the unit. Retain this Quick-Start Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of a theft, fire or warranty service. ©1996-2001 Brother Industries - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 3
with your fax machine using this manual, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using the system, and an index of fax-back subjects. In USA: In Canada: 1-800-521-2846 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 (in Montreal) The Brother fax-back system - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 4
-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) 1-800-668-2768 (voice) DESCRIPTION Thermal Print Cartridge 1-PK Refill Roll (For Canada Only) 2-PK Refill Rolls 4-PK Refill Rolls Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled Cord Document Tray Paper Support Wire Owner's Manual Surge Protection Device with - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 5
and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the errors relating to the publication. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 6
1 year from the date you purchased this product. The "Warranty Period" for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. is 90 days from the date of purchase, or the rated life of the Consumable item - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 7
. At any time, free technical support in the form of Frequently Asked Questions, troubleshooting tips and service center locator is available through our fax-back system at 1-800-521-2846 or Brother's Internet Web Site (www.brother.com). Now you can visit us on-line at (www.brothermall.com), your - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 8
warranty service, the MFC/Facsimile machine must be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser to a "Brother" Authorized Service Center, together with your Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 9
Used in this Manual 1-1 FAX-885MC Control Panel Overview 1-2 About Fax Machines 1-4 Custom Features 1-4 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line 1-4 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-4 How Can You Avoid Possible Problems 1-4 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-4 ECM (Error Correction Mode - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 10
Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only) ........ 4-6 Setting Up Your Area Code (For USA Only 4-6 Setup Receive 5-1 Basic Receiving Operations 5-1 Select Receive Mode 5-1 Setting Ring Delay 5-2 Setting F/T Ring Time 5-3 Record FAX/TEL Outgoing Message (F/T OGM 5-3 Easy Receive 5-4 Printing - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 11
Setting Paper Size 5-5 Advanced Receiving Operations 5-6 Operation from External or Extension Telephone 5-6 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-6 Changing Remote Codes 5-6 To Change Remote Codes 5-6 Polling 5-7 6 Setup Send 6-1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF 6-1 Manual Transmission 6-2 Automatic - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 12
Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only 8-7 Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage .. 8-7 Customer Support 8-8 Disclaimer 8-8 Message Center 9-1 Message Center Mode 9-1 Flexible Memory Settings (Message Storage 9-1 Setting Up the - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 13
9-12 10 Making Copies 10-1 Copy Operations 10-1 Using the Fax Machine as a Copier 10-1 Making a Single Copy 10-1 Multiple Copies 10-2 Reducing and Enlarging Copies 10-2 11 Printing Reports 11-1 FAX Settings and Activity 11-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report .......... 11 - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 14
Safety Instructions 12-3 13 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 13-1 Troubleshooting 13-1 Error Messages 13-2 Clearing Jams 13-3 Replacing the Print Cartridge 13-5 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax Machine..... 13-6 Printing or Receiving Faxes 13-6 Phone Line or Connections - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 15
, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. However, you can use your fax machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual. Additionally, your fax machine has a Reports Key. Press Reports to display HELP LIST, and then press Menu/Set to print a list of basic - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 16
FAX-885MC Control Panel Overview 22 21 20 1 19 2 18 3 4 17 16 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Reports Access the Reports menu so you can select a report to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission User Settings and Memory Status List. 2 Speaker Phone Lets you dial - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 17
, you can press these keys to adjust the volume. 18 Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation or exits from Menu mode. 19 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to help you set up and operate your fax machine. 20 Erase Lets you delete voice messages or all messages. 21 Play/Record Lets - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 18
Ring," and they are very satisfied with it. For details about this type of custom service, please see Distinctive Ring, page 8-1. Another way to avoid possible problems is to replace your Voice Mail with an answering machine. Your Brother fax machine is designed to work in tandem with an answering - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 19
with your fax machine, and then fax it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your first transmission. This will verify that your fax machine is properly installed. To get a response, you must have set up your Station ID. (See Setting Station ID, page 41 in the Owner's Manual.) When your - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 20
unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. I Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. I Avoid using equipment and should be easily accessible. Choosing a Location Place your fax machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 21
Document Support Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled Cord Owner's Manual One Touch Name Label 1 2 5 6 3 4 7 8 Paper Wire Extension Starter Print Cartridge in the machine (Up to 30 pages) StartCard / Quick Reference Card If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 22
Assembly Attach the Document Support Insert the document support into the openings as shown in the illustration below. Document Support Attach the Paper Wire Extension Attach the paper wire extension. Paper Wire Extension 2-3 LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 23
Load the Paper The paper cassette can hold about 100 sheets of 20-lb. paper. 1 Open the paper cover. 2 Place up to 100 sheets of paper in the paper holder. Do not allow the level of paper to pass the maximum paper line on the paper guides. 3 Close the paper cover. Maximum Paper Line Paper Cover - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 24
, you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone line by keeping the power to your machine on when you connect it to a telephone line. When you want to move your machine, protect yourself by disconnecting the telephone line first, and then the power cord - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 25
RJ14 outlet. It separates the wires into two separate RJ11 jacks (Line 1, Line 2) and a third RJ14 jack (Lines 1 and 2). If your Brother machine is on Line 1, plug the machine into L1 of the triplex adapter. If your machine is on Line 2, plug it into L2 of the triplex adapter. RJ14 Triplex Adapter - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 26
end into the EXT. jack on the back of the machine. Triplex Adapter Two Line Phone Two Line External TAD Brother Machine You can keep two-line telephones on other wall outlets as always. There are two ways to add a two-line telephone to the fax machine's wall outlet. You can plug the telephone - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 27
Custom Features on Your Phone Line If you have Voice Mail, Call Waiting, RingMaster, an answering service, or an alarm system custom feature on one phone line, it may create a problem with the operation of your fax machine. (See Custom Features on a Single Line, page 13-8.) LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 28
rings (the recommended setting is two rings). The fax machine cannot hear CNG tones until the TAD has answered the call, and with four rings there are only 8-10 seconds of CNG tones left for the fax "handshake." Make sure you carefully follow instructions in this manual for recording your outgoing - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 29
20 seconds. 3 End your 20-second message by giving your Fax Receive Code for people sending manual faxes. For example: "After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by pressing 5 1 and Start." Connecting an External Telephone Your fax machine is equipped with a handset that you can use as a regular - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 30
most of these programming operations without the Owner's Manual. To help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the FAX programs, use the Menu Selection Table on page 3-3. You can also program your fax machine by pressing Menu/Set followed by the menu number. For example - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 31
. When you enter the Menu, the SELECT LCD scrolls: & SET Then press 1 for Initial Setup Menu-OR- Press 2 for Setup Receive Menu-OR- Press 3 for Setup Send Menu-OR- Press 4 for Cancel Job 1.INITIAL SETUP 2.SETUP RECEIVE 3.SETUP SEND 4.CANCEL JOB -OR- You can scroll more quickly through the each - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 32
to French. Number of rings before the fax machine answers in FAX/TEL, FAX or TAD mode. See French manual 5-2 Sets the time for "doublering" in FAX/TEL mode. 5-3 Receive fax messages without pressing the Fax Start key. 5-4 OFF Note The factory setting (option) is shown in bold. 3-3 ON-SCREEN - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 33
these codes. Page 5-6 Reduces size of image. 5-4 Selects size of paper for fax receiving 5-5 7. POLLING RX 1. COVERPG SETUP 2. COVERPAGE MSG 3. CONTRAST A4 ON OFF NEXT FAX ONLY, ON OFF PRINT SAMPLE - AUTO S.LIGHT Sets up your fax machine to poll another fax machine. 5-7 Automatically - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 34
-DIAL 3. SETUP GROUPS 1. TRANSMISSION - - - - ON Descriptions Sends documents later Page 6-4 Sets up your fax machine with a document to be retrieved by another fax 6-5 machine. Cancel a delayed fax or polling job. 6-5 Send a fax now, even if you have the machine set to send a fax later - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 35
come in. OFF OFF FAX FORWARD PAGING Set FAX to forward fax message -OR- to call your pager. 159 Set code for retreiving messages. ON OFF SET Use with telephone company Distinctive Ring service to register the ring pattern with fax machine. Register your AREA - CODE to dial from the Caller - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 36
Getting Started After you have assembled your machine using the Brother StartCard, continue the initial setup by programming the rest of the initial settings. Setting Date and Time Your fax machine displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send. In the event of a power failure - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 37
then press Menu/Set. (You can use the chart on next page to help you enter letters setting certain functions, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the fax machine R V Y four times 2 3 4 5 6 S 8 Z Inserting Spaces If you want to enter a blank space, press twice. INITIAL SETUP 4-2 - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 38
press to move the cursor under the special character or symbol you want. Then press Menu/Set to select it. Press for (space Press # for Press 0 for 0 I If you do not enter a fax number, no additional information can be entered. I To enter a space, press once between numbers and twice - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 39
controlled using or . Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify) Before you begin to use the machine, you must decide if you need to set the handset volume to AMPLIFY:ON for a user who is hearing-impaired. The AMPLIFY volume level complies with FCC standards. VOLUME AMPLIFY: OFF This default - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 40
setting is LOW. When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the fax machine beeps every time you press a key or make an error, and at the end of fax sending or receiving. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 3. 3.BEEPER 2 Press or to select your setting, and then press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. 4-5 INITIAL SETUP - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 41
RECEIVE and SET AUTO DIAL plus the COVERPG SETUP and COVERPAGE MSG (from SETUP SEND) functions are stored permanently. You may have to reset the date and time. Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only) Your fax machine comes set to accommodate tone (multi-frequency) dialing service. If you - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 42
following pages). If you have extension phones on the same line as the fax machine, set Ring Delay to 4. (See For FAX/TEL Mode Only, page 5-6.) MSG CTR-The fax machine has a built-in degital Message Center for fax and voice. When you set the machine to answer calls, it will record messages up to 15 - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 43
, page 5-6 and For FAX/TEL Mode Only, page 5-6.) 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 1. 1.RING DELAY 2 Press or to select how many times the line rings before the fax machine answers (00 - 04), and then press Menu/Set. If you select 00, the line doesn't ring at all. 3 Press Stop/Exit. SETUP RECEIVE 5-2 - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 44
in and the machine is set to FAX/TEL mode, all phones on this line will ring the number of times you selected in Ring Delay. You can let the fax machine pick up and detect if it's a fax or voice call. If it's a fax call, the machine prints the fax. If it's a voice call, the machine signals you with - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 45
5-6.) If you've set the feature to ON, but your fax machine doesn't automatically connect a fax call when you lift an external or extension phone handset, press the Fax Receive code 5 1. At the fax machine lift the handset, and then press Fax Start. 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 3. 3.EASY RECEIVE 2 Press - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 46
% A4, select 100% legal size, select 93%. Setting Paper Size You can use three sizes of paper for printing your faxes-letter, legal and A4. When you change the kind of paper in the paper cassette, you will need to change the setting for paper size, so your machine will know how to fit the incoming - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 47
for you to take over, use the Telephone Answer Code # 5 1 to take the call at an extension phone. (See Setting F/T Ring Time, page 5-3.) If you answer a call, and no one is on the line, assume you're receiving a fax. At the fax machine phone, press Fax Start, then hang up. At an extension phone - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 48
, page 6-5.) For details about the Polling feature, call our Brother fax-back system 1-800-521-2846 (in USA), 1-800-681-9838 (in Canada) and request the Index. (See Features That Are Not in the Manual, page 6-6 for details.) Some fax machines do not respond to the Polling feature. 5-7 SETUP RECEIVE - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 49
the original face down, top edge first. I Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your original. Paper Guides I The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 10 pages, feeding each one individually through the fax machine. Use standard (17 lb-24 lb) paper when using the ADF; if you're using - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 50
and Automatic Fax Redial If you're sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause to try again. Anytime you want to make a second call to the last number dialed, press Redial/Pause to save time. If you're sending a fax automatically and the line is busy, the fax machine will redial - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 51
the fax machine dials the call. Basic Sending Operations Contrast If your original is very light or very dark, you might want to set the want to select additional settings. The display returns to the Setup Send menu. 5 Enter a fax number, and then press Fax Start to send a fax-OR-Press Copy to - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 52
. The LCD returns to the Setup Send menu. -OR- Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings and go to Step 7. The LCD prompts you to enter the fax number. ACCEPTED OTHER SETTINGS? 1.YES 2.NO MEMORY 100% ENTER FAX NO. 7 Enter the fax number. 8 Press Fax Start. The machine will wait to send the - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 53
is when you set up your fax machine to wait with an original so another fax machine can retrieve it. For more information call our Brother fax-back system at 1-800-521-2846 (in USA), 1-800-681-9838 (in Canada) and request the Index. (See Features That Are Not in the Manual, page 6-6 for details - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 54
Features That Are Not in the Manual (Call Brother fax-back system) Your machine has additional features and operations that are not included in this manual. To receive faxed instructions, please call our automated Brother fax-back system at 1-800-521-2846 and request the Index. In the Index under - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 55
Dialing You can set up your fax machine to do three types of easy dialing: One Touch, Speed Dial and Groups for Broadcasting of faxes. If you lose Menu/Set. FAX TEL FAX/TEL CHAIN a fax only number a telephone (voice) number both a fax and telephone (voice) number a number (usually an access code) - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 56
, page 4-2.) 5 Press or to select the type of number, and then press Menu/Set. FAX TEL FAX/TEL CHAIN a fax only number a telephone (voice) number both a fax and telephone (voice) number a number (usually an access code) for chain dialing. 6 Return to Step 2 to store another Speed Dial number-OR - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 57
or Storing Speed Dial Numbers. Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting Groups allow you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers by pressing only one the Group with a number, and then press Menu/Set. (For example, press 1 for Group 1.) SETUP GROUP:GO 4 To include One Touch or Speed Dial - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 58
Dialing Options You can use your fax machine to make voice telephone calls by dialing manually or by using Search, One Touch 't be able to hear you unless you pickup the handset.) 4 To hang up a voice call, replace the handset. If you try to use a One Touch location with no number stored in it, you - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 59
Dial number. 3 To hang up a voice call, replace the handset. If you are sending a fax, press Fax Start after entering the Speed Dial number. If you picked up the handset, press Fax Start when the receiving machine answers with fax tones. Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers Sometimes you may - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 60
Redial/Pause for easy dialing. Answering Calls with the Speaker Phone When the FAX rings, instead of lifting the handset, press Speaker Phone. Speak clearly, Fax Start. The FAX stores the document in memory, and then transmits it to all the numbers you entered. If the line is busy, your machine - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 61
the directions below. If you have touch tone service, you do not need this feature to send tone signals. 1 Lift the handset. 2 Press #. Any digits dialed after this send tone signals. 3 When you hang up, the fax machine returns to pulse dialing service. AUTO DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 7-7 - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 62
create a problem in the operation of your fax machine. (See Custom Features on a Single Line, page 13-8.) If you have Voice Mail on your phone line, please read the following carefully. Distinctive Ring The term "Distinctive Ring" is used by Brother to identify a telephone company service that is - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 63
the use of more than one number on your line, so both Voice Mail and the fax machine can coexist peacefully. If each one has a separate service from the telephone company, you will need to follow the directions below to "register" the new Distinctive Ring pattern they provided, so your fax machine - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 64
will answer calls for all the numbers. Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern 1 Set the fax machine to MANUAL mode. 2 Press Menu/Set, 0, 1. 1.DISTINCTIVE 3 Press or to select DISTINCTIVE:SET?, and then press Menu/Set. 4 Press or to select the prestored ring pattern you want to assign, and - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 65
your AREA CODE in advance. (See Setting Up Your Area Code (For USA Only), page 4-6.) 1 Press Hold/Caller ID. CALLER ID LOG 2 Press or to scroll through the Caller ID Log and when you see a call you want to return immediately, press Menu/Set. 3 To begin dialing, press Fax Start. 4 Begin speaking - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 66
ID Log. Your fax machine will automatically dial "1" plus the area code for any number that does not originate in your area code. If this is not the procedure followed by your dialing plan you will not be able to return calls automatically. Registering a Caller ID Number You can set up a caller in - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 67
users to receive one flat, low rate per minute for all domestic long distance calls and faxes key #2 on your Brother fax machine. Calls made without the brother or call us toll free at 1-877-717-2722. Note This service may be used on all telephones that are connected to the registered telephone line - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 68
callmanage.com/brother-OR-Call 1-877-717-2722. A Customer Service Representative will ask you a number of simple questions required to set up your 3 Press Fax Start. 4 Pick up the handset. Note To place a call from a phone or fax machine sharing the registered line with this Brother model, pick - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 69
Customer Support If you have questions or want more information, visit CallManage on the web at www.callmanage.com/brother or call CallManage at 1-877-717-2722. Disclaimer In order to use the CallManage feature you must register for the service through CallManage, Inc. or its authorized agent, - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 70
retrieve voice messages remotely. You need an external answering machine connected to the EXT jack for this setting. Incoming faxes are not stored in memory, but will print on paper. Voice messages are stored in the external answering machine. Incoming faxes are not stored in memory, but will print - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 71
Message Storage Read the Flexible Memory Settings descriptions on page 9-1 before you select the FAX and VOICE settings below. 1 Press Menu/Set, 8, 1. 1.MSG STORAGE 2 Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. FAX:OFF? 3 Press or to select your setting from the list on VOICE:ON - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 72
after the signal. If you wish to send a fax, please press 5 1, wait for fax tones, then press the Start button. 5 Replace the handset. The Message Center will play your OGM. 6 Press Stop/Exit. Listening to Outgoing Message (OGM) 1 Press Menu/Set, 8, 3. 3.OGM 2 Press or to select MSG CTR OGM - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 73
faxes waiting for your review. The LCD displays the total number of voice and fax messages stored in the Message Center memory. VOICE:03 FAX total number of messages. If Caller ID information was received, the fax machine beeps during the message and displays the Caller ID information for one - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 74
or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. BACKUP PRINT:ON Erasing Messages If you choose to erase all fax messages, the fax machine will print any previously unprinted faxes before erasing them from memory. Fax messages cannot be erased individually. You can erase voice - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 75
to avoid a toll charge. When Toll Saver is ON, it overrides your Ring Delay setting. Toll Saver must be off for the fax machine to operate using your Ring Delay setting. (See Setting Ring Delay, page 5-2.) 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 1. 1.RING DELAY 2 Press or to select the TOLL SAVER (or RING DELAY - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 76
Maximum Time. You and the other party will hear a beep every 15 seconds while recording. To stop recording, press Stop/Exit. You cannot record a conversation using Speaker Phone. Fax Forwarding/Paging When Paging is set to ON, your fax machine dials the pager number you've programmed, and dials your - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 77
pager phone number (up to 20 digits) followed by # #, and then press Menu/Set. For example, 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 PAG#: ENTER & SET 4 # #. Do not include the area code if it is the same as that of your fax machine. 4 If your pager requires a PIN, enter the PIN, press #, press Redial/Pause, enter - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 78
enter an invalid command, the fax machine beeps three times. 5 Press 9 0 to reset the fax machine when you finish. 6 Hang up. If your fax machine is set to MANUAL mode, you can access the Message Center by waiting about two minutes, then entering the Remote Access Code within 30 seconds. Changing - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 79
call the fax machine and enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code (159 ), the system will signal you with two short beeps to 2 F/T OGM 95 Changing Fax Forwarding/ Paging Setting 1 OFF 2 Fax Forwarding 3 Paging 4 Fax Fwd No. Operation Details After one long beep, the fax machine plays the ICM. Press - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 80
You can retrieve the Memory Status List from a remote fax machine to see if you have any fax messages. 1 Dial your fax number. 2 When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code (1 5 9 ). 3 When you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 6 1. 4 Using the dial - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 81
the remote fax machine. The remote fax machine prints your fax messages. Changing Fax Forwarding Number You can change the default setting of your fax forwarding number from a remote fax machine. 1 Dial your fax number. 2 When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 82
Super Fine. Set the resolution to PHOTO for photographs. Using the Fax Machine as a Copier You can use the fax machine as a copy machine, making up to 99 copies at a time. The scannable area of your fax machine begins at approximately 1/6"-1/8" (3 mm - 4 mm) from the edge of the paper. 1/6" (4 mm - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 83
using your fax machine, and you of the printed image. To reduce to the size of your selected paper automatically, select AUTO. To select a reduction ratio, choose 93%, in the ADF. 2 Press Enlarge/Reduce. 3 Use or to choose a ratio setting. 4 Press Copy. -OR-Sort if you want sorted copies. 5 Enter the - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 84
, the report prints only if a transmission error prevented delivery (NG). 1 Press Menu/Set, 7, 1. 1.TRANSMISSION 2 Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval You can set the machine to print activity reports at specific - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 85
press Menu/Set. Six reports are available: 1.HELP LIST Prints the Menu Table and programming instructions so you USER SETTINGS Lists settings for INITIAL SETUP, SETUP RECEIVE, SETUP SEND, SETUP REPORTS, TEL SERVICE and SETUP MSG CTR. 6.MEMORY STATUS Lists summary information of stored faxes - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 86
uninterrupted telephone service. If you experience trouble with this fax machine, please contact a Brother authorized service center for information on obtaining service or repair. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the line until the problem has been corrected - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 87
help. WARNING For protection against the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect all cables from the wall outlet before servicing, modifying or installing the equipment. This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by the telephone company or connected to party lines. Brother - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 88
note the number below and retain this Owner's Manual to serve as a permanent record of your purchase in the event of a theft or fire, or for future reference. (See Brother Numbers, page i.) Important Safety Instructions 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 89
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. been damaged. F If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 17 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 90
and Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting If you can't resolve a difficulty with your fax machine using the Manual, please see page i for Brother Numbers to call for assistance. The fax machine has a mechanical problem. Contact Brother Customer Service at MACHINE ERROR XX CALL BROTHER CS In USA - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 91
explains the most common error messages. You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, call the Brother fax-back system. ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE/ACTION CHECK CARTRIDGE RESET OR REPLACE The machine is out of ribbon or the print cartridge is not properly installed. Install - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 92
. (See Canceling a Scheduled Job, page 6-5.) The paper is jammed in the machine. (See Clearing Jams, page 13-3.) Clearing Jams The fax machine is out of paper, the paper is not properly loaded, or the paper is jammed in the fax machine. 1 Open the paper cover and remove any paper that is not jammed - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 93
the back of the fax machine. If the paper remains jammed, then pull it toward the front of the machine. Top Cover Front Cover 4 Remove the print cartridge and turn the spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon. 5 Re-install the cartridge. 6 Close the top cover. 7 Close the front cover. 8 Load the paper - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 94
Replacing the Print Cartridge Note You can reuse the print cartridge until it breaks. If you purchased refill ribbons, follow the instructions that came with them. 1 Open the front cover, and then open the top cover by pressing the blue levers on both sides of the top - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 95
the 2-PK Refill Ribbon Rolls (PC302RF). Installation instructions will be included. If you handle the print cartridge (frame) carefully, you can reuse it until it breaks. If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax Machine If you think there is a problem with your fax machine, make a copy first - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 96
cord connection. Send a manual fax by pressing Speaker Phone or by lifting the handset and dialing the number. Wait to hear fax receiving tones before pressing Fax Start. Vertical Black Lines When Sending Use your fax machine to make a copy. If the copy shows the same problem, the scanner area is - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 97
Call Waiting or some other custom service and its signal comes through the line while your machine is sending or receiving a fax, the signal can temporarily interrupt or disrupt the fax data. Brother's ECM feature should help overcome this problem. This condition is related to the telephone system - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 98
. Be careful not to bend the spring plate or drop anything into the fax machine. White bar Glass Strip Spring Plate Cleaning the Print Head Before cleaning, unplug the power cord for safety. To clean the fax machine print head, wipe the metal and plastic part with a - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 99
job until you hear the final click. 2 Remove the paper wire extension, document support, telephone line cord and handset, and pack them. Note If you are returning the fax machine to Brother as part of the Brother Exchange Service, pack only the fax machine. Keep all separate parts to use with your - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 100
to 10 pages 100 Sheets Line Thermal with Ribbon 64 levels (Dithered) LCD, 16 characters Standard, Sequential Automatic/Super Light/Super Dark (manual setting) • Horizontal 203 dot/inch (8 dot/mm) • Vertical Standard-98 line/inch (3.85 line/mm) Fine, Photo-196 line/inch (7.7 line/mm) Superfine, Photo - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 101
Device .2-9 F F/T (FAX/TEL) Mode 5-1 F/T Ring Time 5-3 FAX ONLY Mode 5-1 Fax Receive Code 5-6 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-4 fax-back system i Fine (Resolution 6-3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).........i G Gray Scale S-1 H Handset Volume 4-4 Help 1-1 Hold 1-2, 7-7 http//www.brother.com - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 102
Redial (Automatic 6-2 Redial (Manual 6-2 I-2 INDEX Reduction (Printing 5-4 Reduction (Recommended Ratios) ....... 5-5 Remote Codes (Changing 5-6 Reports types of 11-1 Resolution 6-3 Ring Delay 5-2 Ring Volume 4-5 RingMaster 8-1 Roll Over Phone Lines 2-6 S Safety Instructions 12-3 Scanner - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 103
W WARNING 12-2 INDEX I-3 - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 104
I-4 INDEX - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 105
help you derive the full benefit of your fax machine's forwarding, paging and remote retrieval features. R - 1 Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code 1 Press Menu/Set Wait for the beep, then speak. then to Stop recording Press 9. 2 Erase All Messages Press 9 3. If you hear three beeps, all messages - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 106
Access Code 1 Dial your fax number from a fax machine using touch tone. 2 When your fax machine answers, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code (159 ). 3 Your FAX signals the kinds of messages received: 1 long beep - Fax message(s) 2 long beeps - Voice message(s) 3 long beeps - Fax and - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 107
be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines - Brother International IntelliFax-885MC | Users Manual - English - Page 108
QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com These machines are made for use in the USA or CANADA only. We can Telecommunications Regulations of that country and the power requirements of your fax machine may not be compatible with the power available in foreign countries
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