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MFC-885CW
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1.
I get the "Filter "brlpdwrapper[model name]" for printer "[model name]" not available: No such file or directory" error on Gentoo (Linux)
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Where can I find my Brother machine's serial number?
3.
I cannot install Brother drivers on Debian 10 or later (Linux)
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The error message "No Supported Devices Found" appears on the Brother iPrint&Scan (mobile device).
5.
Changes to the contents stored in the address book do not become effective in the stored speed dial numbers in Windows.
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I'm using Windows. When I try to Scan to E-mail I get an error saying "the command line argument is not valid. Verify the switch you are using". What should I do?
7.
Why does my machine's LCD show "NO CARTRIDGE" even though I have already installed all the ink cartridges?
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How do I know which side up my photo paper should be in the tray?
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Can I connect a telephone on the same line as the Brother machine in Fax/Tel Mode?
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Can I use voice mail on the same line as my Brother machine?
11.
One or more of my colors are not printing (blank). What can I do?
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Why do the color ink cartridges run out of ink even though I never or rarely print in color?
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Install the built-in drivers (For Windows 8 and Windows 10)
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Protect your Brother machine against unauthorised access over the network
15.
What driver package format is supported by my Linux distribution?
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When I try to scan using ControlCenter4 or ControlCenter3 for Windows, I receive the error message "Error CC3-202.", "Error CC4-202", "Error CC3-205" or "Error CC4-205.
17.
Can I print from and scan to iPhone, iPod touch and iPad?
18.
Set up an outgoing message for Fax/Tel Mode.
19.
Scan multiple pages into one file instead of each scan being saved as a separate file.
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I'm using Windows Vista and trying to use a network connected Brother machine. However, I cannot see the machine in the Network Explorer. What should I do?
21.
What is the BRAdmin Professional software used for?
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Can I print from or scan to Android™ Smartphone?
23.
The printer status is Offline or Paused.
24.
Scan and save a document in PDF format (Scan to File)
25.
When I try to print thin color borders in Microsoft® Excel, the borders are printed in black.
26.
When I print, the pages are smudged with ink. What should I do?
27.
I replaced my ink cartridge, but the LCD is still displaying "Ink Empty". What can I do?
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Why can't I print when an ink cartridge is empty?
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How do I load paper?
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Check the firmware version.