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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, Legal or Ledger  size paper, press and hold the universal 
guide release button (1) as you slide out 
the front of the paper tray.
 
• If you are using A5 or smaller size paper, make sure that the paper tray is not 
extended.
 
bOpen the paper tray cover (1). 
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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 that the paper is flat in the tray.
 
fGently adjust the paper side guides 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 
and cause feed problems.
 
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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).
 
Note
When you shorten Tray#1, take the paper 
out of the tray. Then shorten the tray by 
pressing the universal guide release 
button (1). Adjust the paper length 
guide (2) to fit the paper size you are going 
to use. Then put the paper into the tray.
 
 
 
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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 
the paper size you are using.
 
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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 guides with 
both hands to fit the paper stack.
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 
and cause feed problems.
 
gPut on the paper tray cover. 
hSlowly push the paper tray back into the 
machine.
 
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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 finished using A3, Ledger or 
Legal size paper and want to use a 
smaller paper size, take the paper out of 
the tray. Then shorten the tray by pressing 
the universal guide release button (1). 
Adjust the paper length guide (2) to fit the 
paper size you are going to use. Then put 
the smaller paper into 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 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.
 
How to load envelopes and postcards2
aBefore loading, press the corners and 
sides of envelopes or post cards to 
make them as flat as possible.
Note
If envelopes or post cards are ‘double-
feeding’, put one envelope or post card in 
the paper tray at a time.
 
 
 
 
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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 margin in your 
application.
 
 
Removing small printouts 
from the machine2
When the machine ejects small paper onto 
the output 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.
 
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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 Sheet Paper Envelopes
   
Top (1)Bottom (2)Left (3)Right (4)
Cut Sheet 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm
Envelopes 12 mm 24 mm 3 mm 3 mm
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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 (coated 
paper), transparencies and photo 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 Size and Type (MFC-6490CW 
only)  on page 27.)
„ 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 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 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
A3 Plain BP60PA3
A3 Glossy Photo BP71GA3
A3 Inkjet (Matte) BP60MA3
A4 Plain BP60PA
A4 Glossy Photo BP71GA4
A4 Inkjet (Matte) BP60MA
10 x 15 cm Glossy Photo BP71GP