Brother MFC j985dw Setup and Driver For Mac

Brother MFC j985dw Unboxing Setup

The guided instructions given below will help you Brother MFC j985dw Setup.

First, unpack the Brother MFC J985DW printer if it is still packed.
Check if the package contains all components related to the Brother MFC J985DW printer.
After that, switch on your Brother MFC J985DW printer by pressing the Power button.
Set the basic printer settings as prompted on the Brother MFC J985DW printer screen.
When prompted, load some A4 paper into the main tray of the Brother MFC J985DW printer.
Insert the ink cartridges into the printer.
If you face any issues while setting up the Brother MFC J985DW printer, then contact our technical experts by clicking the Call button available on this screen.
After that, connect the Brother MFC J985DW printer to your computer through a wired or wireless network.

Install the Brother MFC J985DW printer driver on your computer and choose a connection type when prompted.
If you wish to connect the Brother MFC J985DW printer and your computer through a Wi-Fi network, then press the Wi-Fi icon available on the printer screen and choose the WLAN Assistant option.
Follow the printer’s on-screen instructions. If you wish to connect the Brother printer and your computer through a wired network, then use a USB cable.
After that, during the Brother MFC J985DW printer driver installation on your computer, choose an appropriate connection type.
Once the Brother MFC j985dw Setup is complete, try a test print.

Brother MFC j985dw Driver

A printer driver is a software that when installed on your computer converts the information to be printed into a format that the printer can understand. The printer driver installation CD is provided with the printer while purchasing the product from the manufacturer site or a trusted retail store. If you have lost the installation CD provided with the printer, then you can download the driver from the Brother printer’s official site. After that, install the downloaded .exe file of the Brother printer driver on your computer, and try a test print.

Brother MFC j985dw Mac Driver

The step-by-step instructions given below will help you to download the Brother MFC J985DW printer driver from its official site.

Sign in to the official site of the Brother printer from your system’s web browser.
As soon as the Welcome screen of the Brother Printer opens, you will be prompted to choose the place of residence.
Choose your place of residence in the drop-down menu and click the OK button.
Choose your Brother printer model series from the list and click the Download button.
Now the Download screen will appear.
Choose your operating system & its version type by clicking the Radio button beside it and click the OK button.
Once the Brother MFC J985DW printer driver is downloaded successfully, install it on your computer and try a test print.

Brother MFC j985dw Manual

The manual is a guided tool that contains information starting from the Brother MFC J985DW printer unboxing to the troubleshooting method. The user guide is provided with the Brother MFC J985DW printer package while purchasing it from the manufacturer site. You can also download the PDF file format of your Brother MFC J985DW printer manual from the official site. To download the user manual from the official site of the Brother printer, read & proceed with the Brother MFC j985dw Setup instructions given below.

Go to the official site of the Brother printer from your computer.
Perform the on-screen instructions to download the user manual.
Choose your Brother printer model when prompted.
Click the Manuals tab on the Support & Downloads screen.
Choose the user guide that you want and click the View button.
Click the Download icon available on the screen.
Once the Brother MFC J985DW printer user manual is downloaded successfully on your system, you can utilize it as per your need.

Brother Printer MFC j985dw Ink Cartridges

The high yield, compatible LC20E is the recommended ink cartridge for replacement on your Brother MFC J985DW printer. This ink cartridge contains black, cyan, magenta, and yellow ink. The shelf life of the LC20E ink cartridge is between 18 and 24 months. To get excellent print quality, you have to use only compatible/recommended ink cartridge.

How to change ink cartridge Brother MFC j985dw

When your Brother MFC J985 printer LCD panel shows ‘Ink Empty Black and Replace Ink’ message, you have to replace the ink cartridge. It is advised to use only genuine cartridges to avoid print quality issues and cartridge errors. Once you finish the ink replacement process, the Brother MFC J985 printer begins to reset the ink.

Brother MFC j985dw Ink Refill

Proceed with the following guidelines to refill ink on your Brother MFC J985DW printer.

Lift the front cover of the cartridge access area of the Brother MFC J985DW printer.
Open the cap of the ink cartridge in the cartridge access area.
Take the recommended black ink bottle and then open its cap.
Fill the ink carefully and then close the cap of the ink cartridge.
Repeat the steps to fill the remaining Brother MFC j985dw Setup ink cartridges.

Brother MFC j985dw Ink Replacement

Follow the steps stated below to replace the ink on the Brother MFC J985DW printer.

You have to replace the ink when your Brother MFC J985DW printer control panel displays the ‘Cannot print’ error.
Push the lock release lever to remove the ink cartridge from the cartridge access area of the Brother MFC J985DW printer.
Unpack the orange protective cover of the new ink cartridge by releasing the green lever.
Position the new ink cartridge correctly.
After closing the cartridge access door, your Brother MFC J985DW printer starts to reset the ink counter automatically.

Brother MFC j985dw Scanning

Proceed with the procedure given below to perform the scanning function on your Brother MFC J985DW printer.

First, you have to enable the Scan to File feature to perform the scanning operation from your computer.
On your Windows 10, go to Start All Apps, and select the Brother option.
Select the Brother Utilities option and then make sure to select your printer name correctly from the Model Name drop-down menu. Now, click the Control Center 3 option on the main panel of the screen.
Go to Configuration, select the Scan option, and click the File option to open the Scan to File Configuration page.
Select the Software Button tab and then make sure to mention the scan settings like file type, destination folder, resolution, scan type, document size, brightness, and contrast. Remove the checkmark next to the Show Scanner Interface if you don’t want to edit the document before you scan it.
After finishing the configuration settings, click the OK button.
Close the Scan to File window and then load the document on the Automatic Document Feeder of the Brother MFC J985 printer.
Launch the Control Center program on your computer and then go to Scan File to scan the document according to the specified scan settings.
Do not remove the document from the Automatic Document Feeder during the scanning Brother MFC j985dw Setupprocess.

Brother MFC J985DW Scan to Computer

Position your document on the scanner glass. Make sure the side to be scanned is facing downwards.

Tap the Scan option. Press the left and right arrow buttons and select the To PC option.

Choose the To File option in the next step. Select the computer to which you want to send the scanned data.

Make use of the Options or the Set at Device option to modify the scan settings.

Read the Brother MFC j985dw Setup guidelines that are displayed on your screen and follow them to finish the scan job.

If you want to scan both the sides of the document, then select the 2-Sided Scan option. Tap the Start option to begin the scanning process.

Brother MFC j985dw Fax Setup

Proceed with the guidelines specified below to set up the fax operation.
Check if the Brother J985DW printer is turned off.
Take a telephone cord and attach it to the phone jack and the LINE port of the Brother MFC j985dw Setup.
Connect the answering machine or any other telephone device to the EXT port with the help of a telephone cord.
Turn on the Brother J985DW printer and select Manual option to answer all the calls manually.
There are other modes such as Fax/Tel, TAD, and more. You can choose any one of the receive modes.
Next, set the time and date by navigating to the Settings menu.
Specify the signature message that should be available in each fax you send. Also, mention the Station ID, fax number, and the fax name in the next step.
Once you have performed the above-mentioned steps, send a test fax to check if you have connected properly.

Brother MFC j985dw Connect to Computer

To connect your Brother J985DW printer to the computer, you have to download the necessary drivers from the official site.
After the download of the drivers is over, double-click on the downloaded printer driver Brother MFC j985dw Setup file.
On the Connection Type screen, select the Local Connection(USB) or the Wireless Network Connection option by highlighting the checkbox available near it.
For Wireless connection, choose the Connection Method in the next step.
Choose the Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer or the Network Shared Printer option.
Tick the box available near the Change the Firewall Port Settings to Enable Network Connection and Continue With the Installation (Recommended) option.
In the proceeding step, select the Yes, I Have a USB Cable to Use for Installation option.
Choose a wireless network of your choice and confirm it by tapping the Yes option.
Read and proceed with the guidelines that are displayed on your system to complete the wireless setup process.
Assign a test print job to ensure proper connection.

BROTHER MFC j985dw Google Cloud Print

Make sure you have set the correct time and date before proceeding to register with Google Cloud Print.
Also, check if the Brother J985 printer and the device are connected to the same network.
Launch the frequently used browser on your system and key in the IP Address of the printer.
Select the Network option followed by the Protocol option.
Check if the Status is enabled and enter the credentials of your Google account in the Email and Password text boxes. Click the Sign In option.
Search for the web page you wish to print and then click the Print option available under the Chrome menu.
Choose your J985DW printer from the list. Edit the print Brother MFC j985dw setup and settings that are required.
Click the Print button.

Brother MFC j985dw Airprint

First, you have to check if you have downloaded the AirPrint app on your device.
If not, go to the App Store and download it.
Next, you have to verify if the Brother J985DW printer is turned on.
Visit Safari on your iOS device and open the page that you wish to print using the AirPrint app.
Tap the Share icon available at the bottom part of the screen. Click the Print option in the pop-up menu.
Check if you have selected your Brother printer. If your printer is not available, hen make use of the Printer option to select your printer manually.
Tap the Print option after modifying the print settings.

Brother MFC J985DW Troubleshooting

The Brother MFC J985DW printer displays error messages when there is an issue with the paper feed tray, network connection, and so on. By referring to the informative guidelines mentioned in the printer manual, you can resolve these Brother MFC j985dw Setup issues easily. Some of the common issues on the Brother MFC J985DW printer and appropriate solution to fix them are given in the following topics.

Brother MFC J985DW Printer Offline

If the Brother MFC J985DW printer shows offline or paused status, you can follow these guidelines to resolve it.

Check whether the MFC J985DW printer’s LCD is blank or showing error messages. If it displays an error message, you can refer to the Brother MFC J985DW printer’s user manual to clear it.
Take a look at the Brother printer’s USB/Ethernet cable which you have used to connect the Brother printer to the computer. If these cables are faulty, replace them and then check whether the Brother MFC j985dw Setup issue is resolved.
When connecting the Brother MFC J985DW printer to the computer over a wireless network, make sure to check whether the Brother printer and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi SSID.
Navigate to the Control Panel option in the Start menu and click it. Open Devices & Printers and then right-click the Brother MFC J985DW printer icon. Ensure that the ‘Use Printer Offline’ option is unticked.
You can also try powering off the printer and network devices and detaching their power cables. After a few minutes, reattach the power cables and power on these devices. If the offline issue persists, you can contact our tech support team for assistance.

Brother MFC J985DW Paper Tray

Here are the guidelines to load paper in the Brother MFC J985DW printer’s paper tray.

Push the paper support flap and paper support to their default position before proceeding with these steps.
Detach the Brother MFC J985DW printer’s paper tray and then raise the output tray lid. Push the paper width guides down and slide them followed by the paper length guide according to the size of the print media.
Arrange the paper stack well and then place it in the paper tray to avoid a paper jam. Make sure to load it with the print side facing down. Adjust the paper width guides to secure the paper stack and close the output tray cover.
Reattach the paper tray to the Brother MFC J985DW printer. Extend the paper support and support flap.

Brother MFC J985DW Fax Problem

If you experience fax issues on a Brother MFC J985DW printer, you can follow these guidelines to resolve it.

Check whether there is a dial tone on the Brother MFC J985DW printer. If there is no dial tone, have a look at the Brother printer’s telephone port and check whether the telephone line is connected to the Brother printer & the telephone correctly.
If the Brother MFC J985DW printer’s LCD shows an error message, resolve it by referring to the Brother printer’s user manual and then proceed to the next step. Now, the date and time should be displayed on the Brother printer’s LCD. If not, check the power cable connection and ensure that the Brother printer is receiving power.
Tap the Settings icon on the Brother MFC J985DW printer and then select All Settings. Navigate to Initial Setup by using the arrow keys and then tap it. Choose Tone/PulsePress either Tone or Pulse and then tap Home.
Check whether the telephone line is in working condition and replace it if required. If you face an issue sending a fax to a particular telephone number, check whether the number is correct.
When using a DSL line to connect the Brother MFC J985DW printer and modem, power off the modem and disconnect the network cables. Bypass the filter and connect the Brother printer directly to the wall socket. If you are using VOIP, you need to configure the Brother MFC 985DW printer for VOIP by following these steps.
Tap the Settings button and then choose All Settings. Select Initial Brother MFC j985dw Setup Compatibility Basic(for VOIP) Press Home.
Ensure that the width of the document being scanned is not less than 148 millimeters. If it is lesser than that, the document will not be recognized by the document sensor resulting in the document not being faxed. Also, wait until you hear a fax tone before touching the Fax Start button when sending a fax manually.

Brother MFC j985dw Paper Jam

First, disconnect the Brother MFC j985dw from the electrical socket.
Then, remove the paper tray completely out of the machine.
Now, take out the jammed paper from the Brother MFC j985dw by pulling the green levers.
Lift the scanner cover and remove the jammed paper gently with both the hands.
If the LCD screen displays the error ‘Repeat Jam A Inside/ Front’, remove the jammed paper from the print head by moving it slightly.
Ensure that there are no remaining papers at the corners inside the Brother MFC j985dw printer.
Now, close the scanner cover with both hands.
If the error appears on the LCD screen, look carefully and search for any paper bits inside the Brother MFC j985dw.
Open the jam cover at the rear of the Brother MFC j985 printer by pressing both the levers.
Now, take out the jammed paper from the Brother MFC j985dw Setup.
Close the jam cover and place back the paper tray.
Hold the paper tray and remove the paper.
Connect the power cord into the electrical socket and check whether the error message has been cleared.
Reset the printer if the error persists.

Brother MFC j985dw Photo Quality

First, check for the printing quality.
Press the Ink Improve Print Quality Check print Quality, and test print the Print Quality Check Sheet.
The Brother MFC j985dw will start to print once when you press Start.
If the print quality is poor, make sure that the print head is cleaned.
To improve the quality of the print, change the settings,

For Printing

First, insert the memory card into the card reader or the medial slot cover.
Now, tap Photo, and select View Photos.
Make use of the left or the right arrow to view each photo and press OK to choose the photo.
Now, go to Print Settings and select Color Enhance Color Enhance.
Press On and use the up and down arrows for settings adjustments such as White Balance, Sharpness, Color density. Press OK, and the printing begins.

For Windows

Open the Printing preferences and the Basic tab.
Under the Basic tab, adjust the settings such as Media Type, Print Quality, Color Mode.
After changing the settings, click Apply to confirm the settings.
Then, click the Advanced tab and tick the Color Enhancement and then tap Settings.
Next, make sure that the color is adjusted such as Color Density, White Balance, Brightness, Contrast, Red, Green, Blue, etc., according to the print quality.
Tap OK to exit the window.

For Mac

First, open the Print dialog box.
Now, select Color Settings. Click Advanced Color settings under that.
Then, make sure to check the Color Enhancement and then proceed with the color adjustment. For more info for Brother MFC j985dw setup connect with our tech expert's.