Brother Mfc 795cw User Manual

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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.
• Always make sure that the paper is not  curled or wrinkled.
 
dWhen you have finished printing photos 
return the photo bypass tray to the 
normal printing position.
Squeeze the blue photo bypass tray 
release button (1) using your right index 
finger and thumb and pull the photo 
bypass tray back until it clicks (2).
 
IMPORTANT
If you do not...

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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 User’s Guide  
on the CD-ROM.) 
Note
The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes.
 
Cut Sheet...

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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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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 
printers/copiers may stain your next...

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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....

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Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
1Up to 100 sheets of plain paper 20 lb (80 g/m2).
2For Photo 4 ×6 paper and Photo L 3.5 ×5 paper, use the photo bypass tray (in USA) or the photo paper tray (in 
Canada). (See  Loading photo paper  on page 14.)
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
Inkjet Paper17 to 53 lb (64 to 200...

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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 15 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...

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How to load documents2
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must 
be empty.
 
aLift the document cover.
bUsing the document guidelines on the 
left and top, place the document  face 
down  in the upper left corner of the 
scanner glass.
 
 
cClose the document cover.
IMPORTANT
If you are scanning a book or thick 
document, DO NOT slam the cover down 
or press on it.
 
Scannable area2
The scannable area depends on the settings 
in the application you are using. The figures 
below show...

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On/Off key3
You can turn the machine on and off by 
pressing the On/Off key. 
Note
If you have connected an external 
telephone or TAD, it is always available.
 
Turning the machine off3
aPress and hold down the  On/Off key 
until the LCD shows  Shutting Down. 
The LCD will stay on for a few seconds 
before going off. You cannot use the 
handset when the machine is off.
Turning the machine on3
aPress the  On/Off key.
Mode Timer3
The machine has four temporary mode keys 
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Paper settings3
Paper Type3
To get the best print quality, set the machine 
for the type of paper you are using.
aPress  MENU.
bPress  aor b to display 
General Setup .
cPress General Setup .
dPress aor b to display  Paper Type .
ePress Paper Type .
fPress Plain Paper , Inkjet Paper , 
Brother BP71 , Other Glossy  or 
Transparency .
gPress Stop/Exit .
Note
The machine ejects paper with printed 
surfaces face up onto the paper tray in 
front of the machine. When you use 
transparencies or...