Brother Mfc 6490cw User Manual

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Loading paper and 
other print media
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Note
(MFC-6490CW only)• For Tray #2, see  Loading paper in paper 
tray #2 (MFC-6490CW only)  on page 12.
• If the tray used for Fax mode is set to  Auto Select  you should open and close 
the scanner cover to reset the machine 
after refilling paper tray #1.
 
Loading paper in paper 
tray #12
aIf the paper support flap is open, close it, 
and then close the paper support. Pull 
the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
 
Note
• When you are using A3,...

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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) 
on the paper side guides (1) and paper 
length guide (2) line up with the mark for 
the paper size you are using.
 
dFan the stack of paper well to avoid 
paper jams and misfeeds.
 
Note
Always make sure that the paper is not 
curled.
 
eGently put the paper into the paper tray 
print side down and top edge in first.
Check...

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gClose the 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.
 
WARNING 
DO NOT push Tray #1 into the machine too 
quickly. Doing this may cause injury to your 
hand by trapping it between Tray #1 and 
Tray #2. Please push Tray #1 slowly.
 
iWhile holding the paper tray in place, 
pull out the paper support (1) until it 
clicks and unfold the paper support 
flap (2)....

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Loading paper in paper 
tray #2 (MFC-6490CW only)2
Note
You can only use plain paper sizes A3, 
A4, Ledger, Letter, Legal or Executive in 
Tray #2.
 
aPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
 
bTake off 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) 
on the paper side guides (1) and paper 
length guide (2) line up with the mark for...

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Note
If you are using Ledger, Legal or A3 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 that 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 
and below the maximum paper 
mark (1).
 
fGently adjust the paper side...

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iIf you are using A3, Ledger or Legal size 
paper, complete the following steps.
Pull Tray #1 out of the machine. 
 
jPress and hold the universal guide 
release button (1) as you slide out the 
front of the paper tray.
 
kOpen the paper tray cover and adjust 
the paper length guide (1) for the paper.
 
lClose the paper tray cover and  slowly 
push the paper tray into the machine. 
Pull out the paper support (1) until it 
clicks and unfold the paper support 
flap (2).
 
Note
If you are...

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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 post cards 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 post cards.
 
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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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. 
(See Printing  for Windows
® or Printing and Faxing  for Macintosh® in the Software Users Guide 
on the CD-ROM.)
Note
The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes.
 
Cut...

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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 print on inkjet paper...