Brother Intellifax 885 Fax Phone Copy Owners Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE   13 - 4
2Open the front cover, and then open the top cover by pressing the blue levers on both 
sides of the top cover.
3Pull the jammed paper gently from the paper feeder toward the back of the fax 
machine. If the paper remains jammed, then pull it toward the front of the machine.
4Remove the print cartridge and turn the spool clockwise to tighten the ribbon.
5Re-install the cartridge.
6Close the top cover.
7Close the front cover.
8Load the paper.
Blue Lever...

13 - 5   TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Print Cartridge
1Open the front cover, and then open the top cover by pressing the blue levers on both 
sides of the top cover.
2Remove the old print cartridge containing the used ribbon and dispose of it.
3Remove the plastic stopper from the new print cartridge.
NoteYou can reuse the print cartridge until it breaks. If you purchased refill ribbons, 
follow the instructions that came with them.
Front 
Cover
Blue Lever
Top Cover
Top Cover...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE   13 - 6
4Turn the black spool on the right clockwise to tighten the ribbon as shown.
5Install the new print cartridge by inserting the recessed    first and then placing the 
cartridge into its four holders.
6Press down on both sides of the top cover to close it securely.
7Close the front cover.
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax Machine
If you think there is a problem with your fax machine, make a copy first. If the copy 
looks good, the problem is...

13 - 7   TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Phone Line or Connections
Fax Machine Does Not Answer When Called
Make sure the fax machine is in the correct receiving mode for your setup 
(either FAX ONLY, FAX/TEL or MSG CTR). Check for dial tone. If 
possible, call your fax machine to hear it answer. If there is still no answer, 
check the telephone line cord connection. (See 
Connecting the Machine, page 2-
5 and Connect the telephone line.)  Connect a standard telephone handset to the 
fax machine...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE   13 - 8
Handling Incoming Calls
Double-Ring in FAX/TEL Mode
The fax machine knows the incoming call is not a fax so it is signaling you to 
answer the telephone call. Pick up the fax machine handset or answer from an 
extension phone, and then press your fax machine’s Telephone Answer Code 
(default setting is #51). (See 
For FAX/TEL Mode Only, page 5-6.)
Transferring a Call to the Fax Machine
If you have answered the fax machine handset, press Fax Start and hang...

13 - 9   TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Routine Maintenance
Cleaning the Scanner
Before cleaning, unplug the power cord for safety. Clean the white bar and the glass 
strip under the bar with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth. Be careful not to bend 
the spring plate or drop anything into the fax machine.
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 lint-free cloth that is dry or...

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE   13 - 10
Packing and Shipping the Fax Machine
Whenever you transport the fax machine, use the packing materials that came with 
your fax machine. If you do not pack the fax machine correctly, you could void your 
warranty.
1Unplug the fax machine from the AC outlet.
2Remove the paper wire extension, document support, telephone line cord and handset, 
and pack them.
3Wrap the fax machine in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the 
original...

S - 1   SPECIFICATIONS
     Specifications
*“Pages” refers to the ITU-T #1 chart (in Out of Paper Reception in ECM mode). 
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. TypeDesktop Facsimile Transceiver
CompatibilityITU-T Group 3
Coding SystemModified Huffman (MH)
Modem Speed14400/12000/9600/7200/4800/2400; Automatic Fallback
Original Input Width5.8 inches to 8.5 inches (148 mm to 216 mm)
Scanning/Printing Width8.2 inches (208 mm)
Automatic Document 
Feeder (ADF)up to 10 pages
Paper Tray100...

INDEX   I - 1
Index
A
Accessories ............................................... ii
Alternating Displays .............................. 3-1
Answering Machine ............................... 2-9
Automatic Transmission ........................ 6-2
B
Beeper Volume ...................................... 4-5
Broadcasting .......................................... 7-6
Broadcasting (Set Up Groups) ............... 7-3
Brother Numbers ....................................... i
C
Call Waiting Caller ID...

I - 2   INDEX
L
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) ............... 3-1
M
Maintenance (Routine) ........................ 13-9
Manual Dialing ...................................... 7-4
MANUAL Mode ................................... 5-1
Manual Transmission............................. 6-2
Memory Storage .................................... 4-6
Memory Transmission ........................... 6-3
MSG CTR (Mode) ................................. 5-1
Multi-Line Connections ......................... 2-7
O
One Touch...