Brother Mfc 5490cn User Manual

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5 Menu keys:„Menu
Lets you access the main menu to program 
the machine.
„ Phone Book key
Press to store Speed Dial, One Touch and 
Group numbers in the machine’s memory.
Lets you store, look up, and dial numbers in 
the memory.
„ Volume keys
 d     c 
When the machine is idle, you can press 
these keys to adjust the ring volume.
„ d
Press to scroll backward to a menu 
selection.
„ a or  b
Press to scroll through the menus and 
options.
„ Clear/Back
Press to delete characters or...

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Loading paper and 
other print media
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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 output paper tray cover (1). 
cWith both hands, gently press and slide 
the paper side guides (1) and the paper 
length guide (2) to fit the paper size.
Make sure that the triangular marks (3) 
on the paper side guides (1) and paper 
length guide (2) line up with the mark for 
the paper size you are using.
 
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Note
When you use Legal 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 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.
 
fGently adjust the paper side guides (1) 
to fit the paper with both hands.
Make sure the...

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gClose the output paper tray cover. 
Check that the paper is flat in the tray 
and below the maximum paper 
mark (1).
 
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 unfold the paper support 
flap (2).
 
Note
Do not use the paper support flap for 
Legal paper.
 
Loading envelopes and post 
cards2
About envelopes2
„ Use envelopes that weigh from 20 to 25 lb 
(80 to 95 g/m
2).
„ Some...

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bPut envelopes or post cards into the 
paper tray with the address side down 
and the leading edge in first as shown in 
the illustration. 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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aOpen the envelope flap.
bMake sure the open flap is either to the 
side of the envelope or to the...

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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 only print in the 
shaded areas when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on.
Note
The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes.
 
Cut Sheet Paper Envelopes
   
Top (1)Bottom (2)Left (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...

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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 are using 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...

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Improper Setup 
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper: • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or  irregularly shaped paper
 
1 0.08 in. (2 mm) 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 output paper 
tray cover
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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...

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Choosing the right print media2
Paper type and size for each operation2
Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
FaxCopyPhoto 
CapturePrinter
Cut Sheet Letter 
8 1/2 × 11 in. (215.9 × 279.4 mm)Yes Yes Yes Yes
A4 8.3  × 11.7 in. (210  × 297 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Legal
8 1/2 × 14 in. (215.9 × 355.6 mm)Yes Yes – Yes
Executive 7 1/4  × 10 1/2 in. (184  × 267 mm) – – – Yes
JIS B5 7.2  × 10.1 in. (182  × 257 mm) – – – Yes
A5 5.8  × 8.3 in. (148  × 210 mm) – Yes – Yes
A6 4.1  × 5.8 in. (105  ×...

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Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
1Up to 150 sheets of plain paper 20 lb (80 g/m2).
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)
1501
Inkjet Paper17 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) 20
Cards Photo 4  × 6
Photo 2L Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m
2)
Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) 20
Index Card Up to 32 lb (Up to 120 g/m
2)Up...