MFC-685CW
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MFC-685CW
Date: 20/09/2019 ID: faq00100029_015
Enable the Brother machine's network interface.
Follow the steps below to enable the Brother machine's network interface.
A wired and a wireless network connection cannot be used at the same time. Select the network connection type you want to use.
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Press Menu or Menu/Set.
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Press the Up or Down arrow key to select the following:
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Select LAN. Press OK or Set or Menu/Set.
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Select Network I/F. Press OK or Set or Menu/Set.
- Select Wired LAN or WLAN. Press OK or Set or Menu/Set.
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Select LAN. Press OK or Set or Menu/Set.
- If you change the current setting, Press the UP or Down allow key to select 1. Yes to reboot the machine.
(For wireless network users)
If you want to set up your Brother machine on a wireless network, see the following FAQ.
> Click here to see how to set up your Brother machine on a wireless network.
If your Brother machine still having an issue over the network feature, see the Related FAQs at the end of the page.
Related FAQs
- I'm trying to install the driver with network settings, but the installation wizard is not able to locate the Brother machine on my network, I'm getting the message "No devices could be found over the network".
- I can print but cannot scan via network. (For Windows)
- I can print but cannot scan via network. (For Mac)
- The printer status is Offline or Paused.
- I cannot print using my Brother machine on a wireless network (Mac)
- I cannot print using my Brother machine on a wireless network (Windows)
- I cannot print using my Brother machine on a wired network. (Windows/macOS)
MFC-640CW, MFC-665CW, MFC-685CW, MFC-885CW
If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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