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Reference Guide Brief explanations for routine operations MFC-J690DW MFC-J895DW Brother recommends keeping this guide next to your Brother machine for quick reference. Online User's Guide For more advanced instructions, information, and product specifications, see the Online User's Guide at support.brother.com/manuals...
Visit support.brother.com/manuals. For the Latest Driver Updates Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download drivers. To keep your machine’s performance up-to-date, check there for the latest firmware upgrades.
Questions or Problems? Take a Look at our FAQs, Solutions, and Videos Online. Go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. • Provides several ways to search • Displays related questions for more information...
General Information Control Panel Overview 4. LED Power Indicator NFC (Near Field Communication) The LED lights up depending on the symbol machine’s power status. (MFC-J895DW) When the machine is in Sleep Mode, the ™ If your Android device supports the NFC LED blinks.
Touchscreen LCD • There are three Shortcuts screens. You can program four shortcuts on Overview each screen. You can switch Home screens by pressing d or c. From the Home screens, you can access Wi- ® setup, Shortcuts, Ink levels and Settings screens.
Press your finger on the LCD to operate it. To display and access all the options, press d c or a b on the LCD to scroll through them. New information from Brother appears in the information bar when the notification IMPORTANT...
Adjust the paper Executive guides. A5/A6 Photo 2L Index card Envelopes Photo Printing surface: Face down Adjust the paper guides. Photo Bypass How to Load Paper Tray (MFC-J690DW) Photo Slide the whole output paper tray cover. Printing surface: Face Photo L down...
How to Load Paper Manual Feed Slot Letter/A4 Printing surface: Face Legal Executive Adjust the manual feed A5/A6 slot paper guides. Photo Photo L/2L Index card Envelopes You can load only one sheet of paper into the manual feed slot at a time. For more detailed information, see the Online User's Guide: Load Paper.
Before attempting any printing operation, confirm the following: Print on Both Sides of the Paper • Make sure you have installed the Brother Automatically software and drivers. • Make sure the USB or network cable is...
Copy Copy a Document When finished, press [OK]. After you have finished choosing new options, you can save them by pressing Make sure you have loaded the correct the [Save as Shortcut] button. size paper in the paper tray. Load your document. Press [Black Start] or [Color Start].
Other Copy Options You can use various copy features by changing copy settings. Press the [Options] button. Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images 2-sided Copy For more detailed information, see the Online User's Guide: Copy.
Before attempting to scan, confirm the [Options] or [Set at Device], following: and then go to the next step. • Make sure you have installed the Brother • Press [Start] to start scanning software and drivers. without changing additional settings.
PhotoCapture Center Print Photos Directly Repeat the last three steps until you have selected all the photos you want to from Media print. Preview and Print Photos Press [OK]. from Media Read and confirm the displayed list of Preview your photos on the LCD before you options.
To improve compatibility with most Enter the fax number in one of the VoIP services, Brother recommends following ways: changing the compatibility setting to • Dial Pad (Enter the fax number [Basic(for VoIP)].
Press Distinctive Ring and so on) you will be using [Apply]. on the same line as the Brother machine. For more detailed information on how to store address book numbers, see Will you be using a Distinctive Ring the Online User's Guide.
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Will you be using your Brother machine on the same line as your telephone? • Do you want to receive voice calls and faxes automatically? Select [Fax/Tel] mode when your Brother machine and your telephones share the same line. Important Note: You cannot receive...
The touchscreen asks about the print If you clean the print head and the print has quality. Do one of the following: not improved, try installing a Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridge for each • If all lines are clear and visible, press problem color.
Check the Print • If you are selecting the [Manual] Alignment from Your mode, you need to input information Brother Machine printed on the alignment check sheet manually. If your printed text becomes blurred or images When the print alignment is not adjusted...
Troubleshooting Use this section to resolve problems you may encounter when using your Brother machine. Identify the Problem Even if there seems to be a problem with your machine, you can correct most problems yourself. First, check the following: • The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine's power is on.
If the touchscreen displays error messages and your Android device supports the NFC feature, touch your device to the NFC symbol on the control panel to access the Brother Solutions Center and browse the latest FAQs from your device. (Your mobile telephone provider's message and data rates may apply.)
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Hubs, including a USB flash drive with a built-in hub, are not supported. Unplug the device from the USB direct interface. Ink Absorber The ink absorber box must be replaced soon. Call Brother Customer NearFull Service or a Brother Authorized Service Center to have your machine serviced.
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Error Message Action Jam A Inside/ Remove the jammed paper. Front For more detailed information, see the Online User's Guide: Printer Repeat Jam A Jam or Paper Jam. Inside/Front Make sure the paper guides are set to the correct paper size. DO NOT extend the paper tray when you load A5 or smaller size paper.
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Error Message Action No Paper Fed Do one of the following: • Refill the paper tray, and then follow the LCD instructions. • Remove and reload the paper, and then follow the LCD instructions. The paper was not inserted in the center position of the manual feed slot.
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Error Message Action Paper Size 1. Check that the paper size you selected on the machine's display Mismatch matches the size of the paper in the tray. For more detailed information, see the Online User's Guide: Change the Paper Size and Paper Type. 2.
Error Message Action Tray Settings This message is displayed when the setting to confirm the paper type and size is enabled. To not display this confirmation message, change the setting to Off. For more detailed information, see the Online User's Guide: Change the Check Paper Size Setting.
For more information about replacement supplies, visit us at www.brother.com/pageyield What is Innobella is a range of genuine supplies offered by Brother. The name Innobella? "Innobella" derives from the words "Innovation" and "Bella" (meaning "Beautiful" in Italian) and is a representation of the "innovative" technology providing you with "beautiful"...
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Visit us on the World Wide Web www.brother.com These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will support only machines purchased in their own countries. Made from 100% recycled paper (excludes cover) ...