Brother J140w Manual

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2 Loading envelopes and 
postcards2
About envelopes2
Use envelopes that weigh from 20 to 25 lb 
(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 the following types of 
envelopes, as they will not feed correctly:
• 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.
 
Loading envelopes and postcards2
aBefore loading, press the corners and 
sides of the 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.
 
 
 
 
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bPut envelopes or postcards in the paper 
tray with the address side down and the 
leading edge 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.
 
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 (Windows®) or 
Reverse Page Orientation 
(Macintosh) in the printer driver’s dialog 
box and then adjust the size and margin 
in your application.
uuSoftware User’s Guide: Printing 
(Windows
®)
uuSoftware User’s Guide: Printing  
(Macintosh)
Removing small printouts 
from the machine2
When the machine ejects small paper onto 
the output paper tray cover 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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Unprintable 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. 
uuSoftware User’s Guide: Printing (Windows
®) 
uuSoftware User’s Guide: Printing (Macintosh)
Note
The Borderless print feature is not available for envelopes.
 
Cut Sheet Paper Envelopes
  
Top (1)Left (2)Bottom (3)Right (4)
Cut Sheet 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm)
Envelopes 0.47 in. (12 mm)  0.12 in. (3 mm)  0.95 in. (24 mm)  0.12 in. (3 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 a or b to choose 2.Copy.
Press OK.
cPress a or b to choose 1.Paper Type.
Press OK.
dPress a or b to choose Plain Paper, 
Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, 
Brother BP61, Other Glossy or 
Transparency.
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
Note
The machine ejects paper with the 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 the following sizes of paper for 
copies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, Executive and 
46 (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 a or b to choose 2.Copy.
Press OK.
cPress a or b to choose 2.Paper Size.
Press OK.
dPress a or b to choose the paper size 
you are using, Letter, Legal, A4, A5, 
Executive or 4x6.
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit. 
						

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Acceptable paper and 
other print media
2
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 glossy paper, 
be sure to choose the proper print media 
in the “ Basic” tab of the printer driver or in 
the Paper Type setting of the machine’s 
menu. (See  Paper Type  uupage 14.)
 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 you print on transparencies,  load 
one extra sheet in the paper tray.
 When using 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.)
We recommend using “3M Transparency 
Film” when you print on transparencies.
Brother paper
Paper TypeItem
Premium Plus Glossy 
Photo
 Letter BP71GLTR
 46 BP71GP
Premium Glossy Photo  Letter BP61GLL (USA only)
 46 BP61GLP (USA only)  
						

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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.
You can only print on both sides of the 
paper with PC printing.
uuSoftware User’s Guide: Printing 
(Windows
®). 
uuSoftware User’s Guide: Printing 
(Macintosh)
Important
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or 
irregularly shaped
 
1 0.08 in. (2 mm) or greater curl may 
cause jams to occur.
• Extremely shiny or highly textured
• Paper that cannot be arranged 
uniformly when stacked
• Paper made with a short grain
 
Paper capacity of the output paper 
tray cover
2
Up to 50 sheets of Letter, Legal or A4 20 lb 
(80 g/m
2) 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
Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
CopyPrinter
Cut-Sheet Letter 8 1/2  11 in. (215.9  279.4 mm) Yes Yes
A4 8.3  11.7 in. (210  297 mm) Yes Yes
Legal 8 1/2  14 in. (215.9  355.6 mm) Yes Yes
Executive 7 1/4  10 1/2 in. (184  267 mm) Yes Yes
JIS B5 7.2  10.1 in. (182  257 mm) – User 
Defined
A5 5.8  8.3 in. (148  210 mm) Yes Yes
A6 4.1  5.8 in. (105  148 mm) – Yes
Cards Photo 4  6 in. (10  15 cm) Yes Yes
Photo 2L 5  7 in. (13  18 cm) – Yes
Index Card 5  8 in. (127  203 mm) – Yes
Postcard 1 3.9  5.8 in. (100  148 mm) – User 
Defined
Postcard 2 
(Double)5.8  7.9 in. (148  200 mm) – User 
Defined
Envelopes C5 Envelope 6.4  9 in. (162  229 mm) – Yes
DL Envelope 4.3  8.7 in. (110  220 mm) – Yes
COM-10 4 1/8  9 1/2 in. (105  241 mm) – Yes
Monarch 3 7/8  7 1/2 in. (98  191 mm) – Yes
Y4 Envelope 4.1  9.3 in. (105  235 mm) – User 
Defined
Transparencies Letter 8 1/2  11 in. (215.9  279.4 mm) Yes Yes
A4 8.3  11.7 in. (210 
 297 mm) Yes Yes
Legal 8 1/2  14 in. (215.9  355.6 mm) Yes Yes
A5 5.8  8.3 in. (148  210 mm) Yes Yes 
						

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Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
1Up to 100 sheets of plain paper 20 lb (80 g/m2).
2BP71 69 lb (260 g/m2) paper is especially designed for Brother inkjet machines.
Paper TypeWeightThicknessNo. of 
sheets
Cut Sheet Plain Paper
17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m
2)3 to 6 mil (0.08 to 0.15 mm)
1001
Inkjet Paper
17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m2)3 to 10 mil (0.08 to 0.25 mm) 20
Glossy Paper
Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m
2)Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm)
202
Cards Photo 46
Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m2)Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm)
202
Index Card
Up to 32 lb (Up to 120 g/m2)Up to 6 mil (Up to 0.15 mm) 30
Postcard
Up to 53 lb (Up to 200 g/m
2)Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) 30
Envelopes
20 to 25 lb (80 to 95 g/m
2)Up to 20 mil (Up to 0.52 mm) 10
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How to load 
documents
3
You can make copies and scan from the 
scanner glass.
Using the scanner glass3
You can use the scanner glass to copy or 
scan pages of a book or one page at a time.
Document Sizes Supported3
How to load documents3
aLift the document cover.
bUsing the document guidelines on the 
left and top, place the document 
face down in the upper left corner of the 
scanner glass.
 
 
cClose the document cover.
Important
If you are scanning a book or thick 
document, DO NOT slam the cover down 
or press on it.
 
Loading documents3
Length:  Up to 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Width: Up to 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Weight: Up to 4.4 lb (2 kg) 
						

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Unscannable area3
The scannable area depends on the settings 
in the application you are using. The figures 
below show the unscannable areas.
 
UsageDocument 
SizeTop (1)
Bottom (3)Left (2)
Right (4)
Copy All paper 
sizes0.12 in. 
(3 mm)0.12 in. 
(3 mm)
Scan
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