Basic User's Guide - Brother

1 Basic User's GuideMFC-J985 DWOnline User's GuideThis Basic User's Guide contains basicinstructions and information for your more advanced instructions andinformation, see the Online User's Guide you need to call Customer ServicePlease complete this information for future reference:Model Number:MFC-J985 DWSerial Number: 1 Date of Purchase:Place of Purchase:1 The serial number is on the back of the machine. Retain this user s Guide with your salesreceipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of theft, fire or your product online registering your product with Brother , you will be recorded as the originalowner of the product. Your registration with Brother : may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product if you loseyour receipt; may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product losscovered by insurance; and, will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special and fax the Brother Warranty Registration and Test Sheet, orregister online at 2016 Brother Industries, Ltd.

2 All rights NumbersIMPORTANTFor technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be madefrom within that (Frequently Asked Questions)The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Fax Machine/Multi-FunctionCenter needs. Download the latest software and utilities and read FAQs and troubleshooting tipsto learn how to get the most from your Brother Check here for Brother driver updates. To keep your machine s performance up-to-date, check here for the latest Customer ServiceIn (Self-Service/Email/Chat)1-877- Brother (1-877-276-8437)1-901-379-1215 (assistance via fax)1-877-268-9575 (test your fax sending and fax receiving operations)In (Self-Service Videos, Email, Chat, Facebook and Twitter Help)Service Center Locator (USA only)For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877- Brother (1-877-276-8437)or visit Center Locations (Canada only)For the location of a Brother authorized service center, visit Accessories and SuppliesFor best quality results use only genuine Brother supplies, which are available at most Brotherretailers.

3 If you cannot find the supplies you need and have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover,American Express credit card, or PayPal account, you can order directly from Brother . Visit usonline for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available Canada, only Visa and MasterCard are USA:1-877-552-MALL (1-877-552-6255)1-800-947-1445 (assistance via fax) InformationDescriptionItemInk Cartridge Super High Yield<black / yellow / cyan (blue) / magenta(red) >LC20 EBK / LC20EY / LC20EC / LC20EM(Prints approx. 2400 pages / black) 1(Prints approx. 1200 pages / yellow / cyan (blue) /magenta (red)) 1 Premium Plus Glossy Photo Paper(Letter size / 20 sheets)BP71 GLTR(4" x 6" size / 20 sheets)BP71GP20 Multipurpose Paper - Plain Paper(Letter size / 500 sheets)BP60 MPLTR (USA only)1 For more information about the replacement supplies, visit - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA andCanada) Brother S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES ORAGENTS (COLLECTIVELY Brother S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THESOFTWARE.

4 Brother S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKEANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THESOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESSOR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THESOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOTPERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. THEABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO NO EVENT WILL Brother S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANYCONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FORLOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESSINFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THESOFTWARE EVEN IF Brother S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITYOF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES INCANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FORCONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLYTO YOU.

5 IN ANY EVENT Brother S LICENSOR S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUALDAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THEACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCTLIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $ Can Use the Following FeaturesMobile ConnectUse Brother iPrint&Scan to check themachine status and access various functionsfrom mobile installing Brother iPrint&Scan on yourmobile device and connecting to the machine,you can use the following convenient features: PrintYou can print photos, documents, and webpages from your mobile device. You canalso print files from various web services. ScanYou can scan photos and documents andsave them to your mobile device. CopyYou can use your mobile device to editscanned images (crop and rotate images),and then print them using the machine.

6 FaxYou can fax photos and documents thatare stored on your mobile device. You canalso view faxes, which are received by themachine, on your mobile device. Check the Machine StatusYou can check the remaining ink levels andother information, and view error your Android device supports Near FieldCommunication (NFC), you can print andscan just by touching your device to the NFClogo on the control more information, see theMobile Print/Scan Guide forBrother iPrint& Connect / Brother AppsScan and upload images and files to popularweb services directly from your and convert information directly fromyour machine without your more information, see theWeb Connect 's Guides and Where to Find ThemWhich Guide ?What's in It?Where Is It?Product Safety GuideRead this Guide first. Please read the SafetyInstructions before you set up your this Guide for trademarks and / In the boxQuick Setup GuideFollow the instructions for setting up yourmachine, and installing the drivers andsoftware for the operating system andconnection type you are / In the boxBasic User's GuideLearn the Basic PC-Print, Scan, Copy, Faxand PhotoCapture Center operations andbasic machine maintenance.

7 Seetroubleshooting / In the boxOnline User's GuideThis Guide includes the additional contents ofthe Basic user s addition to information about the PC-Print,Scan, Copy, Fax, PhotoCapture Center andBrother ControlCenter operations, usefulinformation is included about using themachine on a SolutionsCenter 1 Web Connect GuideThis Guide provides useful information aboutaccessing Internet services from the Brothermachine, as well as downloading images,printing data and uploading files directly toInternet GuideThis Guide provides information for usingAirPrint to print from OS X or laterand your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or otheriOS device to your Brother machine withoutinstalling a printer Cloud Print GuideThis Guide provides details about how to useGoogle Cloud Print services for printingover the Print/Scan Guidefor Brother iPrint&ScanThis Guide provides useful information aboutprinting from your mobile device, andscanning from your Brother machine to yourmobile device when connected to a Wi-Fi Operations and Where to Find InstructionsThe contents of the Basic User's Guide are also included in the Online User's Guide with paperBasic User's GuideConnect the machine to your computerQuick Setup GuideConnect the machine to your mobiledeviceQuick Setup GuideCopyCopy a documentBasic User's GuideVarious types of copies (2-sided copies,and so on)Online User's GuidePrintPrint from your computer (Windows /Macintosh)

8 Basic User's GuidePrint from your mobile device (BrotheriPrint&Scan)Mobile Print/Scan GuidePrint using the AirPrint functionAirPrint GuidePrint using the Google Cloud PrintfunctionGoogle Cloud Print GuidePrint data downloaded from a cloudserviceWeb Connect GuideFaxSend and receive a faxBasic User's GuideTransfer a fax to your computerOnline User's GuideSend and receive a fax using yourcomputerBasic User's GuideSend and view a fax using your mobiledevice ( Brother iPrint&Scan)Mobile Print/Scan GuideScanScan from the machineBasic User's GuideScan from your computerBasic User's GuideScan from your mobile device (BrotheriPrint&Scan)Mobile Print/Scan GuideSave scanned data to a cloud serviceWeb Connect GuidePhotoPrint a photoBasic User's GuideAdditionalinformationError messagesBasic User's GuideTroubleshootingBasic User's GuideSpecificationsOnline User's GuideviiThe Online User's Guide Helps You Get the MostOut of Your MachineWe hope that you find this Guide helpful.

9 To learn more about your machine's features, pleasetake a look at our Online User's Guide . It offers:Quicker navigation! Search box Navigation index in a separate panelComprehensive! Every topic in one guideSimplified Layout! Provides step-by-step instructions Feature summary at the top of the page12341. Search Box2. Navigation3. Summary4. Step-by-StepTo View Online User's GuidesTo view the Online User's Guide and other available guides, visit Windows users only: you can also access your machine's guides by using Brother Brother Utilities tool is included in the standard installation and, once installed, you can find iteither as a shortcut on your desktop, or from the Windows Start or Problems? Please take a look at ourFAQs, solutions, and videos to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother Solutions Center Provides several ways to search!

10 Displays related questions for more information Receives regular updates based on customer feedbackSince the Brother Solutions Center is updated regularly, this screenshot is subject to changewithout of NotesWe use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide :IMPORTANTIMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result indamage to property or loss of product specifies the operating environment, conditions for installation, or special conditions icons provide helpful hints and supplementary style identifies buttons on the machine's control panel or computer style emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.[Courier New]Courier New font identifies messages shown on the machine's the Latest Driver UpdatesGo to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at todownload keep your machine s performance up-to-date, check there for the latest firmware and Publication NoticeUnder the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd.