Brother Dcp 6690cw User Manual

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Note
If you are using A3, Legal or Ledger size 
paper, press and hold the universal guide 
release button (1) as you slide out the 
front of the paper tray.
 
 
dFan the stack of paper well to avoid 
paper jams and misfeeds.
Note
Always make sure that the paper is not 
curled.
 
eGently put the paper into the paper tray 
print side down and top edge in first.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray 
and below the maximum paper 
mark (1).
 
fGently adjust the paper side...

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iDo one of the following: „ If you are using Ledger, Legal or A3 
size paper, go to step  j.
„ If you are using Letter size paper, go 
to step  l.
jPull tray #1 out of the machine. 
Press and hold the universal guide 
release button (1) as you slide out the 
front of the paper tray.
 
 
kOpen the paper tray cover and adjust 
the paper length guide (1) for the paper.
 
lClose the paper tray cover and  slowly 
push the paper tray into the machine. 
Pull out the paper support (1) until it...

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cards2
About envelopes2
„
Use envelopes that weigh between 80 to 
95 g/m
2.
„ Some envelopes need margin settings to 
be set in the application. Make sure you 
do a test print first before printing many 
envelopes.
CAUTION 
DO NOT use any of the following types of 
envelopes, as they will cause paper feed 
problems:
• That are of a baggy construction.
• That are embossed (have raised writing  on them).
• That have clasps or staples.
• That are...

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bPut envelopes or post cards in the paper 
tray with the address side down and the 
leading edge (top of the envelopes) in 
first. With both hands, gently press and 
slide the paper side guides (1) and paper 
length guide (2) to fit the size of the 
envelopes or post cards.
 
If you have problems when printing on 
envelopes, try the following suggestions:
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aMake sure the flap is either to the side of 
the envelope or to the back edge of the 
envelope when printing.
bAdjust the size and...

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Printable area2
The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below 
show the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper and envelopes. The machine can print in the 
shaded areas of cut sheet paper when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on. 
(See Printing  for Windows
® or Printing and Faxing  for Macintosh® in the Software Users Guide 
on the CD-ROM.)
Note
The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes.
 
Cut...

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Acceptable paper and 
other print media
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The print quality can be affected by the type 
of paper you use in the machine.
To get the best print quality for the settings 
you have chosen, always set the Paper Type 
to match the type of paper you load.
You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated 
paper), glossy paper, transparencies and 
envelopes.
We recommend testing various paper types 
before buying large quantities.
For best results, use Brother paper. „ When you print on inkjet paper...

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Improper Setup 
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or  irregularly shaped paper
 
1 2 mm or greater
• Extremely shiny or highly textured paper
• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
 
Paper capacity of the paper tray2
Up to 50 sheets of Letter or A4 20 lb 
(80 g/m
2) paper.
„ Transparencies and photo paper must be 
picked up from the paper tray one page at 
a time to avoid smudging.
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Choosing the right print media2
Paper type and size for each operation2
Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
CopyPhoto 
CapturePrinter
Cut Sheet Ledger 279  × 432 mm (11  × 17 in.) Yes Yes Yes
A3 297  × 420 mm (11.7  × 16.5 in.) Yes Yes Yes
Letter 216  × 279 mm (8 1/2  × 11 in.) Yes Yes Yes
A4 210  × 297 mm (8.3  × 11.7 in.) Yes Yes Yes
Legal 216  × 356 mm (8 1/2  × 14 in.) Yes – Yes
Executive 184  × 267 mm (7 1/4  × 10 1/2 in.) – – Yes
JIS B4 257  × 364 mm (10.1  × 14.3 in.) – – Yes
JIS B5 182  × 257...

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Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
1Up to 150 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper.
2Up to 250 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper.
Paper TypeWeightThicknessNo. of 
sheets
Cut 
Sheet (Tray #1)
Plain Paper
64 to 120 g/m
20.08 to 0.15 mm 1501
(Tray #2)
Plain Paper64 to 105 g/m20.08 to 0.15 mm 2502
Inkjet Paper
64 to 200 g/m20.08 to 0.25 mm 20
Glossy Paper Up to 220 g/m
2Up to 0.25 mm 20
Cards Photo Card Up to 220 g/m
2Up to 0.25 mm 20
Index Card Up to 120 g/m
2Up to 0.15 mm 30
PostCard Up to 200...

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Loading documents2
You can make copies, and scan from the ADF 
(automatic document feeder) and from the 
scanner glass.
Using the ADF2
The ADF can hold up to 50 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 
80 g/m
2 paper and always fan the pages 
before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment2
Document Sizes Supported2
How to load documents2
CAUTION 
DO NOT pull on the document while it is 
feeding.
  
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled, 
folded, ripped, stapled,...