Brother DCP J525W User Manual

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hSlowly push the paper tray completely 
into the machine.
 
iWhile holding the paper tray in place, 
pull out the paper support (1) until it 
clicks, and then  unfold the paper 
support flap (2).
 
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postcards2
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.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use any of the following types of...

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aBefore loading, press the corners and 
sides of envelopes or postcards to make 
them as flat as possible.
IMPORTANT
If envelopes or postcards are “double-
feeding”, put one envelope or postcard in 
the paper tray at a time.
 
 
 
 
bPut envelopes or postcards in the paper 
tray with the address side down and the 
leading edge (top of the envelopes) in 
first as shown in the illustration. Using 
both hands, gently press and slide the 
paper side guides (1)...

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If you have problems printing on 
envelopes with the flap on the short edge, 
try the following:
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aOpen the envelope flap.
bPut the envelope into the paper tray with 
the address side down and the flap 
positioned as shown in the illustration.
 
cSelect Reverse Print  in the printer 
driver’s dialogue box and then adjust the 
size and margin in your application.
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bPress and slide the paper side 
guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to 
fit the paper size.
 
cPut the photo paper into the photo paper 
tray and gently adjust the paper side 
guides to the paper.
Make sure the paper side guides touch 
the sides of the paper.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray.
Note
• Always make sure that the paper is not  curled or wrinkled.
• The Photo indicator confirms that the  photo paper tray is in the  Photo printing 
position. The A4/LTR indicator confirms...

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dWhen you have finished printing photos 
return the photo paper tray to the 
Normal printing position. If you do not, 
you will get a  No Paper Fed  error 
when using A4 sized paper. 
Squeeze the blue photo paper tray 
release button (1) using your right index 
finger and thumb and pull the photo 
paper tray back until it clicks (2).
 
IMPORTANT
If you do not return the photo paper tray to 
the  Normal  printing position after printing 
photos, you will get a  No Paper Fed 
error when...

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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. 
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Note
The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes and duplex printing.
 
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Paper settings2
Paper Type2
To get the best print quality, set the machine 
for the type of paper you are using.
aPress Menu.
bPress s or  t to display 
General Setup .
cPress General Setup .
dPress s or  t to display  Paper Type .
ePress Paper Type .
fPress s or  t to display  Plain Paper , 
Inkjet Paper , Brother BP71 , 
Brother BP61 , Other Glossy  or 
Transparency , and then press the 
option you want to set.
gPress  Stop/Exit .
Note
The machine ejects paper with printed 
surfaces...

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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 that is loaded in 
the tray.
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...

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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...

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Choosing the right print media2
Paper type and size for each operation2
1DCP-J725DW only.
Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
CopyPhoto 
Capture
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Printer
Cut Sheet A4 210   297 mm (8.3   11.7 in.) Yes Yes Yes
Letter 215.9   279.4 mm (8 1/2   11 in.) Yes Yes Yes
Executive 184   267 mm (7 1/4   10 1/2 in.) – – Yes
JIS B5 182  257 mm (7.2   10.1 in.) – – User 
Defined
A5 148  210 mm (5.8   8.3 in.) Yes – Yes
A6 105  148 mm (4.1   5.8 in.) – – Yes
Cards 10  15 cm (4   6 in.) Yes Yes Yes
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