Brother MFC 9450CDN User Manual

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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...

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Envelopes2
Most envelopes will be suitable for your 
machine. However, some envelopes may 
have 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 pieces 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...

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Types of envelopes to avoid2
CAUTION 
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...

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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 belt 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...

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2 Unprintable area when 
printing from a computer2
When using the default driver the printable 
area is smaller than the paper size, as shown 
below.
Portrait
 
14.23 mm
24.23 mm
Landscape
 
14.23 mm
24.23 mm
Note
The unprintable area shown above is for 
A4 size paper. The unprintable area 
changes with the paper size.
 
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envelopes
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The machine can feed paper from the 
standard paper tray, optional lower tray or 
multi-purpose tray.
When printing on plain...

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Loading plain paper in the paper tray2
aUnfold the output paper tray support 
flap (1).
 
bPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
 
cWhile pressing the green paper-guide 
release lever (1), slide the paper guides 
to fit the paper size. Make sure that the 
guides are firmly in the slots. 
 
dFan the stack of paper well to avoid 
paper feeding problems.
 
ePut the paper into the paper tray with the 
top edge of the paper in first and the 
print side face down.
Make sure that the...

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Loading envelopes or other media in 
the multi-purpose tray (MP tray)
2
Use the MP tray when printing envelopes, 
labels, and thick paper.
Before loading, press the corners and sides 
of the envelopes to make them as flat as 
possible.
 
aUnfold the output paper tray support 
flap (1).
 
bOpen the MP tray and lower it gently. 
cPull out the MP tray support flap (1). 
dPut the envelopes (up to 3) or media in 
the MP tray with the top edge first and 
the print side face...

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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 ADF (automatic 
document feeder)2
The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 
80 g/m
2 paper and always fan the pages 
before putting them in the ADF.
CAUTION 
DO NOT leave thick documents on the 
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may 
jam.
  
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled, 
folded, ripped,...

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Using the scanner glass2
You can use the scanner glass to fax, scan, 
or copy the pages of a book or one page at a 
time. Documents can be up to 215.9 mm wide 
to 297 mm long (8.5 inches wide to 
11.7 inches long).
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be 
empty.
aLift the document cover.
bUsing the document guidelines on the 
left, center the document face down on 
the scanner glass.
 
 
cClose the document cover.
CAUTION 
If the document is a book or is thick, DO 
NOT...

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Mode timer3
The machine has three mode keys on the 
control panel: Fax, Scan, and Copy. 
You can set how much time the machine 
takes after the last Copy or Scan operation to 
return to Fax mode. If you choose Off, the 
machine will stay in the mode you used last. 
 
aPress Menu, 1, 1 
General Setup
1.Mode Timer
bPress a or b to choose 0 Sec, 
30 Secs, 1 Min, 2 Mins, 5 Mins or 
Off.
PressOK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
Paper settings3
Paper type3
Set up the machine for the type of paper you 
are using. This...