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Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default

You can use your machine's control panel to reset the print server to its default factory settings. This resets all information, such as the password and IP address.
IMPORTANT
(MFC-J491DW/MFC-J497DW/MFC-J690DW)

When you reset the machine, your faxes that are stored in the machine's memory may be deleted. Before you reset the machine, you can transfer your faxes to your computer or another fax machine so you will not lose any important messages.

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  • This feature restores all wired (supported models only) and wireless network settings to the factory settings.
  • You can also reset the print server to its factory default settings using BRAdmin Light or BRAdmin Professional.

MFC-J491DW/MFC-J497DW

  1. Press Settings.
  2. Press image or image to select the following:
    1. Select [Network]. Press OK.
    2. Select [Network Reset]. Press OK.
  3. Press image for two seconds to confirm.
    The machine restarts.

MFC-J690DW/MFC-J895DW

  1. Press image[Settings]>[All Settings]>[Network]>[Network Reset].
  2. The message confirming reset will be displayed. Press [OK] for two seconds.
    The machine will restart.
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