Brother Mfc 490cw User Manual

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Loading paper and 
other print media
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Note
To print on 10 x 15 cm or Photo L paper, 
you must use the photo paper tray. (See 
Loading photo paper on page 13.)
 
aIf the paper support flap is open, close it, 
and then close the paper support. Pull 
the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
 
bLift the paper tray cover (1). 
cWith both hands, gently press and slide 
the paper side guides (1) and then the 
paper length guide (2) to fit the paper 
size. Make sure that the triangular 
marks (3)...

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dFan the stack of paper well to avoid 
paper jams and misfeeds.
 
Note
Always make sure that the paper is not 
curled or wrinkled.
 
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.
 
fGently adjust the paper side guides (1) 
to the paper with both hands.
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...

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Loading envelopes and 
postcards2
About envelopes2
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Use envelopes that weigh between 80 to 
95 gsm.
„ 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 postcards 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 postcards.
 
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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Loading photo paper2
Use the photo paper tray which has been 
assembled on the top of the paper tray cover 
to print on Photo (10×15 cm) and Photo L 
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.
aSqueeze the blue photo paper tray 
release button (1) using your right index 
finger and thumb and push the photo 
tray forward until it clicks into the photo 
printing position (2).
bPress and slide the...

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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.
 
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...

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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...

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Improper Setup 
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper: • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or  irregularly shaped paper
 
12mm or greater
• Extremely shiny or highly textured paper
• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
• Paper made with a short grain
 
Paper capacity of the paper tray2
Up to 50 sheets of 80 gsm A4 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
FaxCopyPhoto 
CapturePrinter
Cut Sheet Letter  215.9  × 279.4 mm (8 1/2  × 11 in.) Yes Yes Yes Yes
A4 210  × 297 mm (8.3  × 11.7 in.) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Legal 215.9  × 355.6 mm (8 1/2  × 14 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.) – – – Yes
A5 148  × 210 mm (5.8  × 8.3 in.) – Yes – Yes
A6 105  × 148 mm (4.1...

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Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
1Up to 100 sheets of 80 gsm  paper.
2For Photo 10 ×15 cm paper and Photo L paper, use the photo paper tray. (See  Loading photo paper on page 13.)
Paper TypeWeightThicknessNo. of 
sheets
Cut 
Sheet Plain Paper
64 to 120 gsm 0.08 to 0.15 mm
100
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Inkjet Paper64 to 200 gsm 0.08 to 0.25 mm 20
Glossy Paper Up to 220 gsm Up to 0.25 mm
20
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CardsPhoto Card Up to 220 gsm Up to 0.25 mm
202
Index CardUp to 120 gsm Up to 0.15 mm 30
PostCard Up to 200 gsm Up to...