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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 guides with 
both hands to fit the paper stack.
Make sure the paper side guides touch 
the sides of the paper.
 
Note
Be careful that you do not push the paper 
in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray 
and cause feed problems.
 
gPut on the paper tray cover. 
hSlowly push the paper tray back into the 
machine.
 
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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 
clicks and unfold the paper support 
flap (2).
 
Note
If you are finished using Ledger, Legal or 
A3 size paper and want to use a smaller 
paper size, take the paper out of the tray. 
Then shorten the tray by pressing the 
universal guide release button (1) and put 
the smaller paper into the tray and adjust 
the paper length guide (2) to fit the paper 
size you are going to use.
 
 
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Loading envelopes and post 
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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 pre-printed on the inside.
Occasionally you may experience paper 
feed problems caused by the thickness, 
size and flap shape of the envelopes you 
are using.
 
How to load envelopes and postcards2
aBefore loading, press the corners and 
sides of envelopes or post cards to 
make them as flat as possible.
Note
If envelopes or post cards are ‘double-
feeding’, put one envelope or post card in 
the paper tray at a time.
  
 
 
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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 margin in your 
application.
 
 
Removing small printouts 
from the machine2
When the machine ejects small paper onto 
the paper tray you may not be able to reach 
it. Make sure printing has finished, and then 
pull the tray completely out of the machine.
 
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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 Sheet Paper Envelopes
   
Top (1)Bottom (2)Left (3)Right (4)
Cut Sheet 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm
Envelopes 12 mm 24 mm 3 mm 3 mm
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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 (coated 
paper), transparencies and photo paper, 
be sure to choose the correct print media 
in the ‘ Basic’ tab of the printer driver or in 
the Paper Type setting of the machine’s 
menu. (See  Paper Size and Type  
on page 25.)
„ When you print on Brother Photo paper, 
load one extra sheets of the same photo 
paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has 
been included in the paper package for 
this purpose.
„ When you use transparencies or photo 
paper, remove each sheet at once to 
prevent smudging or paper jams.
„ Avoid touching the printed surface of the 
paper immediately after printing; the 
surface may not be completely dry and 
may stain your fingers.
Recommended print media2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using 
Brother paper. (See table below.)
If Brother paper is not available in your 
country, we recommend testing various 
papers before purchasing large quantities.
We recommend using ‘3M Transparency 
Film’ when you print on transparencies.
Handling and using print 
media2
„Store paper in its original packaging, and 
keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and 
away from moisture, direct sunlight and 
heat.
„ Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side of 
photo paper. Load photo paper with the 
shiny side facing down.
„ Avoid touching either side of 
transparencies because they absorb 
water and perspiration easily, and this 
may cause decreased output quality. 
Transparencies designed for laser 
printers/copiers may stain your next 
document. Use only transparencies 
recommended for inkjet printing.
„ You can only print on both sides of the 
paper with PC printing. See  Printing for 
Windows
® in the Software Users Guide 
on the CD-ROM.
Brother paper
Paper TypeItem
A3 Plain BP60PA3
A3 Glossy Photo BP71GA3
A3 Inkjet (Matte) BP60MA3
A4 Plain BP60PA
A4 Glossy Photo BP71GA4
A4 Inkjet (Matte) BP60MA
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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 mm (7.2  × 10.1 in.) – – Yes
A5 148  × 210 mm (5.8  × 8.3 in.) Yes – Yes
A6 105  × 148 mm (4.1  × 5.8 in.) – – Yes
Cards Photo 10  × 15 cm (4  × 6 in.) Yes Yes Yes
Photo L 89  × 127 mm (3 1/2  × 5 in.) – – Yes
Photo 2L 13  × 18 cm (5  × 7 in.) – Yes Yes
Index Card 127  × 203 mm (5  × 8 in.) – – Yes
PostCard 1 100  × 148 mm (3.9  × 5.8 in.) – – Yes
PostCard 2 
(Double) 148 
× 200 mm (5.8  × 7.9 in.) – – Yes
Envelopes C5 Envelope 162  × 229 mm (6.4  × 9 in.) – – Yes
DL Envelope 110  × 220 mm (4.3  × 8.7 in.) – – Yes
COM-10 105  × 241 mm (4 1/8  × 9 1/2 in.) – – Yes
Monarch 98  × 191 mm (3 7/8 
× 7 1/2 in.) – – Yes
JE4 Envelope 105  × 235 mm (4.1  × 9.3 in.) – – Yes
Transparencies Letter 216  × 279 mm (8 1/2  × 11 in.) Yes – Yes
A4 210  × 297 mm (8.3  × 11.7 in.) Yes – Yes
 
						

							
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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 g/m
2Up to 0.25 mm 30
Envelopes 75 to 95 g/m
2Up to 0.52 mm 10
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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, paper clipped, 
pasted or taped.
  
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or 
fabric.
 
„ Make sure documents written with ink are 
completely dry.
aUnfold the ADF Document Support (1) 
and the ADF Document Output Support 
Flap (2).
 
bFan the pages well.
cPlace your document,  face up, top 
edge first  in the ADF until you feel them 
touch the feed roller.
Note
Insert A4/Letter documents short-edge 
first. 
 
 
Temperature: 20 °C to 30 °C
Humidity: 50% to 70%
Paper: 80 g/m
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Length: 148 to 431.8 mm
Width: 148 to 297 mm
Weight:64 to 90 g/m
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