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NOTE

NOTE

 specifies the operating environment, conditions for installation, 

or special conditions of use.

 WARNING

WARNING

 indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.

Unpack the machine and check the components

1. 

Remove the protective tape and film covering the machine.

2. 

Make sure you have all components shown below.

 WARNING

Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. Plastic bags are not toys. To 

avoid the danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children, 

and dispose of them correctly.

NOTE

Manuals in Spanish for this model are available at 

support.brother.com

Manuales en Español para este modelo están disponibles en 

support.brother.com

•  Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your 

machine.

• 

You must purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to 

use (for either a USB or network connection).
USB cable

We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet 

(2 meters) long.

Ethernet (Network) cable

Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 

100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.

1

Load plain Letter/A4 paper

Pull the paper tray completely 

out of the machine.

Open the output paper tray 

cover 

a

.

Connect the telephone line cord.

Use the jack marked 

LINE

 and guide 

the cord out the back of the machine.

Follow the Touchscreen instructions 

to install the ink cartridges.

The machine will prepare the ink 

tube system for printing.

When the machine has finished the initial cleaning 

process, follow the Touchscreen instructions to 

configure the machine settings.
•  Check print quality

•  Set date and time

•  View operation tips

•  Set Message from Brother

•  Print the installation sheet

Open the ink cartridge cover, and 

then remove the orange protective 

part from the machine.

Fan the paper well and load it in the tray.

Close the output paper tray cover, and 

then slowly push the tray completely 

into the machine.

Connect the power cord. The machine 

will power on automatically.

Adjust the paper guides.

NOTE

If you are sharing one telephone line with an external telephone, 

connect it as shown below. Before you connect the external telephone, 

remove the white protective cap 

c

 from the 

EXT.

 jack of the machine.

NOTE

You can adjust the control panel angle 

to read the Touchscreen more easily.

NOTE

Pull out the paper support 

a

, and unfold 

the paper support flap 

b

 so that the 

printed pages do not fall.

a. 

Extension telephone

b. 

External telephone

c. 

Protective cap

Quick Setup Guide

MFC-J985DW

Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the 

correct installation procedure.

3

Connect the power cord

4

Install starter ink cartridges

5

Machine Settings

LEX248001-00

USA/CAN

Version 0

Starter Ink Cartridges [x4]

•  Black

•  Yellow

•  Cyan

•  Magenta

Quick Setup Guide

Basic User’s Guide

Product Safety Guide

Brother Installation Disc

Telephone Line Cord

The correct Receive Mode is determined 

by the external devices and telephone 

subscriber services (Voice Mail, 

Distinctive Ring, etc.) you will be using on 

the same line as the Brother machine.

For more information, see 

Receive Modes

 

in 

chapter 7

 of the 

Basic User’s Guide

.

1. 

Press 

 

[Settings]

 > 

[All Settings]

 > 

[Initial Setup]

 > 

[Local Language]

.

2. 

Press your language.

3. 

Press  .

1. 

Press 

 

[Settings]

 > 

[All Settings]

 > 

[Fax]

 > 

[Setup Receive]

 > 

[Receive Mode]

.

2. 

Press your preferred Receive Mode.

3. 

Press  .

Store your name and fax number so 

the machine prints it on all outgoing fax 

pages.

For more information, see 

Enter Text on 

Your Brother Machine

 in 

Appendix 

of the 

Basic User’s Guide

.

1. 

Press 

 

[Settings]

 > 

[All Settings]

 > 

[Initial Setup]

 > 

[Station ID]

 > 

[Fax]

.

2. 

Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the 

Touchscreen, and then press 

[OK]

.

3. 

Press 

[Name]

.

4. 

Enter your name (up to 20 characters) using the 

Touchscreen, and then press 

[OK]

.

5. 

Press  .

6

Choose your language  

(if needed)

8

Set your Station ID

If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 

9

2

Connect the telephone line cord

If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 

3

7

Choose the correct Receive Mode

If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 

9

1

2

1

2

3

1

Watch our FAQ Videos for help 

with setting up your Brother 

machine.

solutions.brother.com/videos

Visit the Brother support website 

 

support.brother.com

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