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 
envelopes, as they will cause paper feed 
problems:
• That are of a baggy construction.
• That have windows.
• 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.
 
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Loading envelopes and postcards2
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) and paper length 
guide (2) to fit the size of the envelopes 
or postcards.
 
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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.
uu Software User’s Guide:  Printing 
(Windows
®)
uu Software User’s Guide:  Printing and 
Faxing   (Macintosh)
Loading photo paper 
(DCP-J725DW only)2
Use the photo paper tray which has been 
assembled on the top of the output paper tray 
cover, to print on Photo (10 15 cm) and 
Photo L (89 127 mm) size paper. When you 
use the photo paper tray, you do not have to 
take out the paper that is in the tray beneath 
it. (For the maximum number of photo cards 
you can load, see  Paper weight, thickness 
and capacity  uu page 23.)
aSqueeze the blue photo paper tray 
release button (1) using your right index 
finger and thumb and push the photo 
paper tray forward until it clicks into the 
photo printing position (2).
 
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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 
that the photo paper tray is in the  Normal 
printing position.
 
 
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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 you use cut sheet paper.
 
Photo paper tray in the normal printing 
position
 
Photo paper tray in the photo printing 
position
 
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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. 
uu Software User’s Guide:  Printing (Windows
®) 
uu Software User’s Guide:  Printing and Faxing (Macintosh)
Note
The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes and duplex printing.
 
Cut Sheet Paper Envelopes
   
Top (1)Bottom (2)Left (3)Right (4)
Cut Sheet 3 mm 3 mm3 mm3 mm
Envelopes 22 mm 22 mm3 mm3 mm
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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 face up onto the paper tray at the 
front of the machine. When you use 
transparencies or glossy paper, remove 
each sheet at once to prevent smudging 
or paper jams.
 
Paper Size2
You can use four sizes of paper for printing 
copies: A4, A5, Letter and 10 15 cm. When 
you change the size of paper you load in the 
machine, you will need to change the paper 
size setting at the same time.
aPress  Menu.
bPress sor t to display 
General Setup .
cPress General Setup .
dPress sor t to display  Paper Size .
ePress Paper Size .
fPress s or  t to display A4,  A5, 
10x15cm  or Letter, and then press 
the option you want to set.
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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 print on inkjet paper (coated 
paper), transparencies and glossy 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 menu. (See 
Paper Type  uu page 19.)
 When you print on Brother Photo paper, 
load one extra sheet of the same photo 
paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has 
been included in the paper package for 
this purpose.
 When printing on transparencies,  load 
one extra sheet in the paper tray.
 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 the 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.
Brother paper
Paper TypeItem
A4 Plain BP60PA
A4 Glossy Photo BP71GA4
A4 Inkjet (Matte) BP60MA
10   15 cm Glossy 
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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 next 
document. Use only transparencies 
recommended for inkjet printing.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or  irregularly shaped paper
 
1 2 mm or greater curl may cause jams 
to occur.
• Extremely shiny or highly textured paper
• Paper that cannot be arranged  uniformly when stacked
• Short grain paper
 
Paper capacity of the output paper 
tray cover
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Up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m2 A4 paper.
 Transparencies and photo paper must be 
picked up from the output paper tray cover 
one page at a time to avoid smudging.
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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
89   127 mm (3 1/2   5 in.) – – Yes
13   18 cm (5   7 in.) – Yes Yes
127   203 mm (5   8 in.) – – Yes
Postcard 1 100   148 mm (3.9   5.8 in.) – – User 
Defined
Postcard 2 
(Double) 148 
 200 mm (5.8   7.9 in.) – – User 
Defined
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
Y4 Envelope 105   235 mm (4.1   9.3 in.) – – User 
Defined
Transparencies A4 210  297 mm (8.3   11.7 in.) Yes – Yes
Letter 215.9  279.4 mm (8 1/2   11 in.) Yes – Yes
A

5 148  210 mm (5.8   8.3 in.) Yes – Yes