Key facts
- Brand
- Brother
- Model
- MFC-6890CDW
- Category
- All-in-one printer
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 4
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2012-03-16
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Brother MFC-6890CDW Quick Setup Guide
This Quick Setup Guide walks you through unpacking the MFC‑6890CDW, connecting the power and telephone lines, and installing the supplied USB or network cable. It also covers installing the ink cartridges, setting up the LCD contrast, and configuring receive modes for fax and telephone functions.
Further sections explain how to load A4 paper into tray 1, perform a print‑quality check, reset network settings to factory defaults, and replace consumables such as ink cartridges. Safety warnings and troubleshooting tips are included throughout.
Brother MFC-6890CDW specifications
| USB cable requirement | USB 2.0 Type A/B, max 2 m |
|---|---|
| Standard ink cartridges | LC990BK, LC990Y, LC990C, LC990M |
| High‑Yield ink cartridges | LC990HY‑BK, LC990HY‑Y, LC990HY‑C, LC990HY‑M |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Questions answered in these manuals
Can the MFC-6890CDW be used in a country other than where it was purchased?
Brother advises that the product may not function correctly in a different country and does not offer warranty for such use.
How do I enable Secure Function Lock?
Secure Function Lock can be turned on or off in the Security features section of the manual.
Should I connect the USB cable before installing the driver?
No. The guide warns not to connect the USB cable before installing the driver.
How do I load paper into tray 1?
Pull tray 1 out, adjust the side and length guides to match the paper size, place the paper print‑side down, and close the tray ensuring the paper is flat and below the maximum mark.
How do I load paper into paper tray #1?
Place the desired paper stack into paper tray #1 as described in the paper loading section.
From: Brother MFC-6890CDW Multi-Function All-in-One User Manual
