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Loading paper and 
print media
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The machine can feed paper from the 
standard paper 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 or 
recycled paper from the paper tray
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aPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
 
bWhile pressing the green 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.
 
Note
For Legal and Folio size paper, press the 
release button (1) in the bottom of the 
paper tray and then pull out the back of the 
paper tray. (Legal or Folio size paper is 
not available in some regions.)
 
 
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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 properly. 
If you do not do this, it may cause damage 
to your machine.
 
ePut the paper tray firmly back in the 
machine. Make sure that it is completely 
inserted into the machine.
fLift up the support flap (1) to prevent 
paper from sliding off the face-down 
output tray or remove each page as 
soon as it comes out of the machine.
 
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Loading paper in the manual 
feed slot2
You can load envelopes and special print 
media one at a time into this slot. Use the 
manual feed slot to print or copy on labels, 
envelopes or thicker paper.
Printing on plain paper, recycled 
paper or bond paper from the manual 
feed slot
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Before loading, press the corners and sides 
of the envelopes to make them as flat as 
possible.
Note
The machine automatically turns on the 
Manual Feed mode when you put paper in 
the manual feed slot.
 
aLift up the support flap (1) to prevent 
paper from sliding off the face-down 
output tray or remove each page as 
soon as it comes out of the machine.
 
bOpen the manual feed slot cover. 
cUsing both hands, slide the manual feed 
slot paper guides to the width of the 
paper that you are going to use.
 
dUsing both hands, put one piece of 
paper in the manual feed slot with the 
print side face up until the front edge of 
the paper touches the paper feed roller. 
Wait until the machine automatically 
feeds the paper. When you feel the 
machine pull in the paper, let go.
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Printing on thick paper, labels, 
envelopes or small paper
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When the back output tray is pulled down, the 
machine has a straight paper path from the 
manual feed slot through to the back of the 
machine. Use this paper output method when 
you want to print on thick paper, labels, 
envelopes or paper that is smaller than 
4.1 ×5.8 in. (or A6 size).
Note
• Remove each printed sheet or envelope 
immediately to prevent a paper jam.
• The machine automatically turns on the  Manual Feed mode when you put paper in 
the manual feed slot.
 
aOpen the back cover (back output tray). 
b
Pull down the two gray levers, one on 
the left-hand side and one on the 
right-hand side, toward you as shown in 
the illustration below.
 
cOpen the manual feed slot cover. 
dUsing both hands, slide the manual feed 
slot paper guides to the width of the 
paper that you are going to use.
 
 
						

							
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eUsing both hands, put one sheet of 
paper or one envelope in the manual 
feed slot until the front edge of the paper 
or envelope touches the paper feed 
roller. When you feel the machine pull in 
the paper, let go.
 
 
Note
• Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up.
• Make sure that the print media is straight  and in the proper position on the manual 
feed slot. If it is not, the paper may not be 
fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout 
or a paper jam.
• Do not put more than one sheet of paper  in the manual feed slot at any one time, as 
it may cause a jam. • Pull the paper out completely when you 
retry putting the paper into the manual 
feed.
• If you put paper or other print media in the  manual feed slot before the machine is in 
the Ready mode, an error may occur and 
the machine will stop printing.
• To easily remove a small printout from the  output tray, lift up the scanner by using 
both hands as shown in the illustration.
 
• You can still use the machine while the scanner is up. To close the scanner, push 
it down with both hands.
 
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Unprintable area2
Unprintable area for copies2
The figures below show unprintable areas.
Note
This unprintable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using Letter size paper. 
The area that cannot be printed on will vary by 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 area that cannot be printed on may vary depending on the paper size and the printer driver 
you are using. The unprintable area shown above is for Letter size paper.
   
Usage Document Size Top (1)
Bottom (1)Left (2)
Right (2)
Copy Letter 0.16 in. (4 mm) 0.16 in. (4 mm)
A4 0.16 in. (4 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm)
Portrait Landscape
   
Windows® printer driver and Macintosh printer driver
BRScript Driver for Windows
® and Macintosh
1 0.16 in. (4.23 mm)
2 0.16 in. (4.23 mm)
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Acceptable paper and 
other print media
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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, labels or 
envelopes.
For best results, follow the instructions below:„ Use paper made for plain paper copying.
„ Use paper that is 20 to 24 lb 
(75 to 90 g/m
2).
„ DO NOT put different types of paper in the 
paper tray at the same time because it 
may cause paper jams or misfeeds.
„ For proper 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.
„ 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.
Type and size of paper2
The machine loads paper from the installed 
standard paper tray or manual feed slot.
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 16. The standard paper tray can 
hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4, Legal or 
Folio size paper (20 lb or 80 g/m
2). Paper can 
be loaded up to the maximum paper mark on 
the sliding paper width guide.
Manual feed slot2
The manual feed slot can hold a sheet with a 
size of 3 to 8.66 in. (76.2 to 220 mm) wide 
and 4.57 to 16 in. (116 to 406.4 mm) long. 
Use the manual feed slot if you are using 
special paper, envelopes or labels.
The name for the paper trays in the 
printer driver in this Guide are as 
follows:
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Paper TypeItem
Plain Paper Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Print 
(24 lb=90 g/m
2)
Recycled Paper No specific brand  recommended
Labels Avery laser labels white  #5160
Envelope No specific brand  recommended
Name
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Paper capacity of the paper trays2
1Folio size is 8.5 in.  × 13 in. (215.9 mm x 330.2 mm)
Recommended paper specifications2
The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.
Paper sizePaper typesNo. of sheets
Paper Tray A4, Letter, Legal,  Executive, A5, A5 (Long 
Edge), A6, B5 (ISO), B6 
(ISO) and Folio
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Plain paper, Thin paper 
and Recycled paper up to 250 
[20lb(80g/m
2)]
Manual feed slot
(Manual Feed) Width: 3.0 to 8.66 in. 
(76.2 to 220 mm)
Length: 4.57 to 16 in. 
(116 to 406.4 mm)Plain paper, Thin paper, 
Thick paper, Thicker 
paper, Bond paper, 
Recycled paper, 
Envelopes and Labels 1 sheet [20 lb (80 g/m
2)]
1 Envelope
Basis weight 20-24 lb (75-90 g/m
2)
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%
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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 
machine’s fusing process 392 degrees 
Fahrenheit (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 0.08 in. (2 mm) 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 is not covered under any 
Brother warranty or service agreement.
 
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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 Manual 
feed slot. 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 the figure 
below.
 
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„Envelope joints that are sealed by the 
manufacturer should be secure.
„ We recommend that you do not print 
within 0.6 in. (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/LED 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
 
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