Brother Mfc 6890cdw User Manual

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gPut on the paper tray cover. 
hSlowly push the paper tray back into the 
machine.
 
iDo one of the following:
„ If you are using Ledger, Legal or A3 
size paper, go to step j.
„ If you are using Letter size paper, go 
to step l.
jPull tray #1 out of the machine.
Press 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.
 
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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 Ledger, Legal or 
A3 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...

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Loading envelopes and post cards in 
tray #1
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To print on envelopes and post cards you 
must use Tray #1.
aBefore loading, press the corners and 
sides of envelopes or post cards to 
make them as flat as possible.
IMPORTANT
If envelopes or post cards are ‘double-
feeding’, put one envelope or post card in 
the paper tray at a time.
 
 
 
 
bPut envelopes or post cards in the paper 
tray with the address side down and the 
leading edge in first as shown in the...

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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.
bMake sure the flap is to the back edge of 
the envelope when printing.
 
cAdjust 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 only 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....

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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...

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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 
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Choosing the right print media2
Paper type and size for each operation2
Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
FaxCopyPhoto 
CapturePrinter
Cut Sheet Ledger 11  × 17 in. (279.4  × 431.8 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes
A3 11.7  × 16.5 in. (297  × 420 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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 B4 10.1  × 14.3 in. (257...

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Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
1Up to 100 sheets of plain paper 20lb (80 g/m2).
2Up to 250 sheets of plain paper 20lb (80 g/m2).
3BP71 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
(Tray #2) 
Plain Paper17 to 32 lb (64 to 105 g/m2)
3 to 6 mil (0.08 to 0.15 mm)
2502
Inkjet Paper17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m2)3 to 10...

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Loading documents2
You can send a fax, make copies, and scan 
from the ADF (automatic document feeder) 
and from the scanner glass.
Using the ADF2
The ADF can hold up to 50 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 20 lb 
(80 g/m
2) paper and always fan the pages 
before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment2
Document Sizes Supported2
How to load documents2
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT pull on the document while it is  feeding.
• DO NOT use paper that is curled,  wrinkled,...