Brother Intellifax 885 Fax Phone Copy Owners Manual

 
   
 
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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...

 
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Broadcasting ........................................................................ 7-6
Pause .................................................................................... 7-7
Hold ..................................................................................... 7-7
Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only) ............................................ 7-7 
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Telephone Services .......................................................................... 8-1 
Custom Features...

 
   
 
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Setting Maximum Time for Incoming Messages ................ 9-6
Setting Toll Saver ................................................................ 9-6
ICM Recording Monitor ...................................................... 9-6
Recording a Conversation ................................................... 9-7
Fax Forwarding/Paging ....................................................... 9-7
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number ....................... 9-7
Programming Paging Number...

 
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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...

 
INTRODUCTION   1 - 1
1Introduction
Using This Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine. This fax machine has been designed 
to be simple to use, 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.
Finding Information 
All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will be 
able to find information about a specific feature or function by checking...

1 - 2   INTRODUCTION
FAX-885MC Control Panel Overview
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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.
Speaker Phone
Lets you dial telephone and fax 
numbers without lifting the handset.
One Touch Dial Keys
These four keys give you instant 
access to eight previously stored phone 
numbers.
Microphone
Picks up your voice when you speak to 
another...

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Search/Speed Dial
Lets you dial stored phone numbers by 
pressing a two-digit number. Also, lets 
you look up numbers stored in the 
dialing memory.
Receive Mode
Use to select how fax machine will 
handle incoming calls.
Resolution
Sets the resolution when you send a fax 
or make a copy.
Fax Start
Starts an operation, such as sending a 
fax.
Quick-Scan
Lets you take advantage of memory 
transmission.
Navigation Keys:
Menu/Set
Lets you access the Menu and 
Programming mode and stores...

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About Fax Machines
If you’re a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. 
You’ll soon get used to the unusual fax tones on your phone line, and be able to send 
and receive faxes easily. 
Custom Features 
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?
If you have Voice Mail on the phone line on which you will install your new fax 
machine, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the fax machine will conflict 
with each other while receiving...

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The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones—loud, chirping sounds. A 
receiving fax chirps for about 40 seconds over the phone line, and the LCD shows 
RECEIVE. If your fax machine is set to the FAX ONLY Mode, it will answer every 
call automatically with fax receiving tones. Even if the other party hangs up, your fax 
machine continues to send the “chirps” for about 40 seconds, and the LCD continues 
to display RECEIVE. To cancel the receiving mode, press Stop/Exit.
When...

2 - 1   LOCATION AND CONNECTIONS
2Location and Connections
Caution
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to protect the 
product against lightning storms.
Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed 
for a wet location.
Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone 
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Use...