MFC-845CW

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

How do I register additional cordless handsets?

  • You can register a total of 4 cordless handsets to the machine (base unit).
  • The cordless handset that was included with your machine (base unit) is already registered (Base1).
  • You can also register the cordless handset to 3 other base units.

For non-Colour LCD models:

  • Press Menu, Initial SetupRegister Handset on the control panel of the machine

For Colour LCD models:

  • Press Menu on the control panel of the machine.
  • Press the up or down arrow key to choose Initial Setup. Press OK.
  • Press the up or down arrow key to choose Register Handset. Press OK.
  • Press the up or down arrow key to choose Register. Press OK.
  1. Press Menu/OK on the control panel of the cordless handset.
  2. Press the up or down arrow key to choose Register HS. Press Menu/OK.
  3. Press the up or down arrow key to choose BASE1, BASE2, BASE3 or BASE4. Press Menu/OK. The cordless handset searches for the machine.
  4. Enter a 4-digit number for the password of the machine. Press Menu/OK. You will hear one long beep when the cordless handset has registered correctly.

  • If you hear three short beeps, the cordless handset did not register.
  • If you want to install another cordless handset, repeat steps 1 to 4.

  1. Press Off button.

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If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:

Related Models

FAX-1560, MFC-845CW, MFC-885CW

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