Brother Mfc 8370dn User Manual
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10 2 Loading paper and print media 2 The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray, optional lower tray (MFC-8380DN) or multi-purpose tray. When you put paper into the paper tray, note the following: „If your application software supports paper size selection on the print menu, you can select it through the software. If your application software does not support it, you can set the paper size in the printer driver or by using the control panel buttons. Loading paper in the standard paper tray2 Printing on plain paper, thin paper, bond paper, recycled paper or transparencies from the paper tray 2 aPull the paper tray completely out of the machine. bWhile pressing the blue paper-guide release lever (1), slide the paper guides to fit the paper size you are loading in the tray. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. Loading paper and documents2
Loading paper and documents 11 2 cFan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. dPut paper in the tray, and make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper mark (1). The side to be printed on must be face down. IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed correctly. ePut the paper tray firmly back in the machine. Make sure that it is completely inserted into the machine. fFold out the support flap (1) to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray. Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray)2 You can load up to 3 envelopes or special print media in the MP tray or up to 50 sheets of plain paper. Use this tray to print or copy on thick paper, bond paper, envelopes, labels or transparencies. Printing on thick paper, bond paper, envelopes, labels and transparencies 2 Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible. When the back output tray is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from the MP tray through to the back of the machine. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thick paper, bond paper, envelopes, labels or transparencies. IMPORTANT Remove each printed sheet or envelope immediately to prevent a paper jam. aOpen the back cover (back output tray). 1 1
Chapter 2 12 b Pull down the two blue levers, one on the left-hand side and one on the right- hand side, toward you as shown in the illustration below. cOpen the MP tray and lower it gently. dPull out the MP tray support (1) and unfold the flap (2). eWhile pressing the paper side guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the width of the paper that you are going to use. IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed properly. fPut the envelopes (up to 3), thick paper, labels or transparencies in the MP tray with the top edge first and the print side face up. Make sure that the paper stays under the maximum paper mark (b). 21
Loading paper and documents 13 2 Unprintable area2 Unprintable area for faxes and copies2 The figures below show unprintable areas. Note (For copies) This unprintable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using A4 size paper. The unprintable area changes with the paper size. Unprintable area when printing from a computer2 When using the printer driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below. Note The unprintable area shown above is for A4 size paper. The unprintable area changes with the paper size. Usage Document Size Top (1) Bottom (1)Left (2) Right(2) Fax A4 3 mm 1 mm Letter 3 mm 4 mm Copy A4 3 mm 2 mm Letter 3 mm 4 mm Portrait Landscape Windows® printer driver and Macintosh printer driverBRScript Driver for Windows® and Macintosh Portrait 1 4.23 mm 4.23 mm 2 6.35 mm 4.23 mm Landscape 1 4.23 mm 4.23 mm 2 5.08 mm 4.23 mm 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 12 2 1 1
Chapter 2 14 Acceptable paper and other print media 2 Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using. You can use the following types of print media: thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, bond paper, recycled paper, transparencies, labels or envelopes. For best results, follow the instructions below: „Use paper made for plain paper copying. „Use paper that is 60 to 105 g/m 2. „Use labels and transparencies which are designed for use in laser machines. „DO NOT put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper jams or misfeeds. „For correct printing, you must choose the same paper size from your software application as the paper in the tray. „Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately after printing. „When you use transparencies remove each sheet immediately to prevent smudging or paper jams. „Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph value, and a moisture content of approx. 5%. Recommended paper and print media2 To get the best print quality, we suggest using the following paper. Paper TypeItem Plain paper Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m 2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Recycled Paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m 2 Transparency 3M CG3300 Labels Avery laser label L7163 Envelope Antalis River series (DL)
Loading paper and documents 15 2 Type and size of paper2 The machine loads paper from the installed standard paper tray, optional lower tray (MFC-8380DN) or multi-purpose tray. Standard paper tray2 Since the standard paper tray is a universal type, you can use any of the paper sizes (one paper type and size at a time) listed in the table in Paper capacity of the paper trays on page 15. The standard paper tray can hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4 size paper (80 g/m 2). Paper can be loaded up to the maximum paper mark on the sliding paper width guide. Multi-purpose tray (MP tray)2 The MP tray can hold up to 50 sheets of plain paper (80 g/m 2) or up to 3 envelopes. Paper can be loaded up to the maximum paper mark on the sliding paper width guide. Optional lower tray (LT-5300) (MFC-8380DN) 2 The optional lower tray can hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4 size paper (80 g/m 2). Paper can be loaded up to the top line of the maximum paper mark on the sliding paper width guide. The name for the paper trays in the printer driver in this Guide are as follows: 2 Paper capacity of the paper trays2 Tray and optional unitName Standard paper tray Tray 1 Optional lower tray (MFC-8380DN)Tray 2 Multi-purpose tray MP tray Paper sizePaper typesNo. of sheets Paper Tray (Tray #1)A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A5 (Long Edge), A6, B5, B6.Plain paper, Thin paper, Bond paper and Recycled paperup to 250 [80 g/m 2] Transparency up to 10 Multi-purpose tray (MP tray)Width: 69.8 to 216 mm Length: 116 to 406.4 mmPlain paper, Thin paper, Thick paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes and Labels.up to 50 [80 g/m 2] up to 3 (envelopes) Transparency up to 10 Paper Tray (Tray#2) (MFC-8380DN)A4, Letter, Executive, A5, B5 and B6.Thin paper, Plain paper, Bond paper and Recycled paperup to 250 [80 g/m 2]
Chapter 2 16 Recommended paper specifications2 The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine. Basis weight 75-90 g/m2 Thickness 80-110 µm Roughness Higher than 20 sec. Stiffness 90-150 cm 3/100 Grain direction Long grain Volume resistivity 10e 9-10e11 ohm Surface resistivity 10e 9-10e12 ohm-cm Filler CaCO 3 (Neutral) Ash content Below 23 wt% Brightness Higher than 80% Opacity Higher than 85%
Loading paper and documents 17 2 Handling and using special paper2 The machine is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bond paper. However, some paper variables may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. Always test samples of paper before purchasing to ensure desirable performance. Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are: „Do not use inkjet paper because it may cause a paper jam or damage your machine. „Preprinted paper must use ink that can withstand the temperature of the machines fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). „If you use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may exhibit degraded performance. Types of paper to avoid2 IMPORTANT Some types of paper may not perform well or may cause damage to your machine. DO NOT use paper: • that is highly textured • that is extremely smooth or shiny • that is curled or warped 1 2mm or greater curl may cause jams to occur. • that is coated or has a chemical finish • that is damaged, creased or folded • that exceeds the recommended weight specification in this guide • with tabs and staples • with letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermography • that is multipart or carbonless • that is designed for inkjet printing If you use any of the types of paper listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage may not be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. 11
Chapter 2 18 Envelopes2 Most envelopes will be suitable for your machine. However, some envelopes may have feed and print-quality problems because of the way they have been made. A suitable envelope should have edges with straight, well-creased folds and the leading edge should not be thicker than two sheets of paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction. You should buy quality envelopes from a supplier who understands that you will be using the envelopes in a laser machine. Envelopes can only be fed from the MP tray. Do not print envelopes using duplex printing. We recommend that you print a test envelope to make sure the print results are what you want before you print or purchase a large quantity of envelopes. Check the following: „Envelopes should have a lengthwise sealing flap. „The sealing flaps should be folded crisply and correctly (irregularly cut or folded envelopes may cause paper jams). „Envelopes should consist of two layers of paper in the area circled in figure below. 1 Feeding direction „Envelope joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure. „We recommend that you do not print within 15 mm of the edges of envelopes. Types of envelopes to avoid2 IMPORTANT DO NOT use envelopes: • that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape • that are extremely shiny or textured • with clasps, staples, snaps or tie strings • with self-adhesive closures • that are of a baggy construction • that are not sharply creased • that are embossed (have raised writing on them) • that were previously printed by a laser machine • that are pre-printed on the inside • that cannot be arranged neatly when stacked • that are made of paper that weighs more than the paper weight specifications for the machine • with edges that are not straight or consistently square • with windows, holes, cut-outs or perforations • with glue on surface as shown in figure below • with double flaps as shown in figure below 1 1
Loading paper and documents 19 2 • with sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase • with sealing flaps as shown in figure below • with each side folded as shown in figure below If you use any of the types of envelopes listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage may not be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. Occasionally you may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and flap shape of the envelopes you are using. Labels2 The machine will print on most types of labels designed for use with a laser machine. Labels should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based since this material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fuser unit. Adhesives should not come in contact with any part of the machine, because the label stock may stick to the drum unit or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should be exposed between the labels. Labels should be arranged so that they cover the entire length and width of the sheet. Using labels with spaces may result in labels peeling off and causing serious jams or print problems. All labels used in this machine must be able to withstand a temperature of 392 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees centigrade) for a period of 0.1 seconds. Label sheets should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in this User’s Guide. Labels exceeding this specification may not feed or print correctly and may cause damage to your machine. Labels can be fed from the MP Tray. Types of labels to avoid2 Do not use labels that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape. IMPORTANT DO NOT feed part used label sheets. The exposed carrier sheet will damage your machine.