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bPut envelopes or postcards in the paper 
tray with the address side down and the 
leading edge in first as shown in the 
illustration. Using both hands, gently 
press and slide the paper length 
guide (1) and paper side guides (2) to fit 
the size of the envelopes or postcards.
 
If you have problems when printing on 
envelopes, try the following suggestions:
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aOpen the envelope flap.
bMake sure the open flap is to the back 
edge of the envelope when printing.
 
cAdjust the size and margin in your 
application.
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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 .)
1The top margin of Y4 envelopes is 0.47 in. (12 mm).
Note
• The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes and duplex printing.
• When you use the Borderless printing feature paper must be fed from Tray #1.
 
Cut-Sheet Paper Envelopes
   
Top (1)Bottom (2)Left (3)Right (4)
Cut-Sheet 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm)
Cut-Sheet (Duplex print 
when using Ledger or 
A3 size) 0.87 in. (22 mm) 0.87 in. (22 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm)
Envelopes 0.87 in. (22 mm)
10.87 in. (22 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm)
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Paper settings2
Paper Size and Type2
To get the best print quality, set the machine 
for the type of paper you are using.
You can use eight sizes of paper for printing 
copies: Letter, Legal, Ledger, A4, A5, A3, 
Executive and 4 6in. (10 15 cm) and five 
sizes for printing faxes: Ledger, Letter, Legal, 
A3 or A4. When you load a different size of 
paper in the machine, you will need to change 
the paper size setting at the same time so 
your machine can fit an incoming fax on the 
page.
aPress  Tray Setting .
bPress the displayed paper size or paper 
type for Tray#1, or press the displayed 
paper size for  Tray#2.
cDo one of the following:
 If you chose the paper size for 
Tray#1, press d orc to display the 
paper size options, and press 
Letter,  Legal, Ledger,  A4, A5, 
A3,  EXE or  4x6.
 If you chose the paper type for 
Tray#1, press Plain Paper , 
Inkjet Paper , Brother BP71 , 
Brother BP61 , Other Glossy 
or  Transparency .
 If you chose Tray#2, press  Letter, 
Legal,  Ledger,  A4, A3 or EXE.
dPress  Stop/Exit.
Note
• You can only use plain paper in  Tray#2.
• The machine ejects paper with the printed  surface face up onto the paper tray in the 
front of the machine. When you use 
transparencies or glossy paper, remove 
each sheet at once to prevent smudging 
or paper jams.
 
Tray use in COPY mode2
You can change the default tray the machine 
will use for copies.
Auto Select  will allow your machine to 
feed paper from either Tray #1 or Tray #2, 
using the paper type and size settings from 
the  COPY  key menu.
To change the default setting, follow the 
instructions below:
aPress  Tray Setting .
bPress aor b on the Touchscreen to 
display  Tray Use:Copy .
cPress Tray Use:Copy .
dPress Tray#1,  Tray#2 or 
Auto Select .
ePress Stop/Exit .
Note
You can temporarily change the paper 
size and tray selection for the next copy by 
using the COPY mode key. (See  Paper 
Size  on page 55 and  Tray Select 
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Tray use in FAX mode2
You can change the default tray the machine 
will use for printing received faxes.
Auto Select will allow your machine to 
take paper from Tray #1 first, or from Tray #2 
if:
 Tray #2 is set to a different paper size that 
is more suitable for the received faxes.
 Both trays are using the same size paper 
and Tray #1 is not set to use plain paper.
aPress  Tray Setting .
bPress aor b on the Touchscreen to 
display  Tray Use:Fax .
cPress Tray Use:Fax .
dPress Tray#1,  Tray#2 or 
Auto Select .
ePress Stop/Exit .
Secure Paper Feed mode for 
Ledger size Short Grain Paper2
If your printed pages are smudged when 
using Ledger paper, your paper may be short 
grain paper. Choose  LGR - Short Grain  
and set it to  On to avoid this problem.
aPress MENU.
bPress aor b to display 
General Setup .
cPress General Setup .
dPress aor b to display 
LGR - Short Grain .
ePress LGR - Short Grain .
fPress On.
gPress Stop/Exit .
Note
• If you are not sure about the type of paper 
you are using, consult the paper 
packaging or paper manufacturer for 
paper specifications.
• Printing will be slower when using the  LGR - Short Grain  setting.
 
 
						

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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 (coated 
paper), transparencies and glossy paper, 
be sure to choose the proper print media 
in the Basic tab of the printer driver or in 
the Paper Type setting of the machine’s 
menu. (See  Paper Size and Type  
on page 22.)
 When you print on Brother Photo paper, 
load one extra sheet of the same photo 
paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has 
been included in the paper package for 
this purpose.
 When you use transparencies or photo 
paper, remove each sheet at once to 
prevent smudging or paper jams.
 Avoid touching the printed surface of the 
paper immediately after printing; the 
surface may not be completely dry and 
may stain your fingers.
Recommended print media2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using 
Brother paper. (See the table below.)
We recommend using “3M Transparency 
Film” when you print on transparencies.
Brother paper
Paper TypeItem
Premium Plus Glossy 
Photo
 Ledger BP71GLGR
 Letter BP71GLTR
 4 6 BP71GP 
Premium Glossy Photo
 Letter BP61GLL (USA only)
 4 6 BP61GLP (USA only) 
Matte Inkjet (Letter) BP60ML (USA only)
Plain Inkjet  Ledger BP60PLGR (USA only)
 Letter BP60PL100 (USA 
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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 
document. Use only transparencies 
recommended for inkjet printing.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or  irregularly shaped
 
1 0.08 in. (2 mm) or greater curl may 
cause jams to occur.
• Extremely shiny or highly textured
• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
• Paper made with a short grain
 
Labels2
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.
Types of labels to avoid2
Do not use labels that are damaged, curled, 
wrinkled or an unusual shape.
 
IMPORTANT
• Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet  exposed because your machine will be 
damaged.
• DO NOT reuse or insert labels that have  previously been used or are missing few 
labels on the sheet.
 
Paper capacity of the output paper 
tray cover
2
Up to 50 sheets of Letter, Legal or A4 20 lb 
(80 g/m
2) paper.
 Transparencies and photo paper must be 
picked up from the output paper tray cover 
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Choosing the right print media2
Paper type and size for each operation2
1Manual Feed Slot only
Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
FaxCopyPhoto 
CapturePrinter
Cut-Sheet Ledger 11   17 in. (279.4  431.8 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Letter 8 1/2   11 in. (215.9   279.4 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes
A3 11.7  16.5 in. (297   420 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 – Yes
JIS B4 10.1   14.3 in. (257   364 mm) – – – User 
Defined
JIS B5 7.2   10.1 in. (182  257 mm) – – – User 
Defined
A5 5.8  8.3 in. (148   210 mm) – Yes – Yes
A6 4.1  5.8 in. (105   148 mm) – – – Yes
Cards Photo 4   6 in. (10  15 cm) – Yes Yes Yes
Photo L 3 1/2   5 in. (89   127 mm) – – – Yes
Photo 2L 5   7 in. (13  18 cm) – – Yes Yes
Index Card 5   8 in. (127  203 mm) – – – Yes
Postcard 1 3.9   5.8 in. (100  148 mm) – – – User 
Defined
Postcard 2 
(Double) 5.8 
 7.9 in. (148   200 mm) – – – User 
Defined
Envelopes C5 Envelope 6.4   9 in. (162   229 mm) – – – Yes
DL Envelope 4.3   8.7 in. (110   220 mm) – – – Yes
COM-10 4 1/8   9 1/2 in. (105   241 mm) – – – Yes
Mo

narch 3 7/8   7 1/2 in. (98   191 mm) – – – Yes
Y4 Envelope 4.1   9.3 in. (105   235 mm) – – – Yes
TransparenciesLetter 8 1/2   11 in. (215.9   279.4 mm) – Yes – Yes
A4 8.3  11.7 in. (210   297 mm) – Yes – Yes
Legal 8 1/2   14 in. (215.9   355.6 mm) – Yes – Yes
A5 5.8  8.3 in. (148   210 mm) – Yes – Yes
Labels
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Paper capacity of the paper trays2
1Up to 250 sheets of plain paper 20 lb (80 g/m2).
Paper weight and thickness2
1BP71 69 lb (260 g/m2) paper is especially designed for Brother inkjet machines.
Paper sizePaper typesNo. of 
sheets
Tray #1 Letter, Ledger, A3, Legal, 
Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS B4, 
JIS B5, Envelopes (commercial 
No.10, DL, C5, Monarch, Y4), 
Photo, Photo L, Photo 2L, Index 
Card, Postcard 1, Postcard 2 Plain Paper
250
1
Inkjet Paper20
Glossy Paper, Photo 20
Index Card, Postcard 30
Envelopes, Transparencies 10
Tray #2 Letter, Ledger, A3, Legal, 
Executive, A4, JIS B4, JIS B5 Plain Paper
250
1
Manual Feed Slot Letter, Ledger, A3, Legal, 
Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS B4, 
JIS B5, Envelopes (commercial 
No.10, DL, C5, Monarch, Y4), 
Photo, Photo L, Photo 2L, Index 
Card, Postcard 1, Postcard 2 Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, 
Glossy Paper, Envelopes, 
Transparencies and Labels
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Paper TypeWeightThickness
Cut-Sheet Plain Paper 17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m
2)3 to 6 mil (0.08 to 0.15 mm)
(Tray #2)
Plain Paper 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g/m
2)
3 to 6 mil (0.08 to 0.15 mm)
Inkjet Paper 17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m
2)3 to 10 mil (0.08 to 0.25 mm)
Glossy Paper
1Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m2) Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm)
Cards Photo 46
1Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m2) Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm)
Index Card Up to 32 lb (Up to 120 g/m
2)Up to 6 mil (Up to 0.15 mm)
Postcard 1
Postcard 2 Up to 53 lb (Up to 200 g/m
2)
Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm)
Envelopes 20 to 25 lb (75 to 95 g/m
2)Up to 20 mil (Up to 0.52 mm)
Transparencies – –
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How to load 
documents
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You can send a fax, make copies, and scan 
from the ADF (automatic document feeder) 
and from the scanner glass.
Duplex (2-sided) documents can be faxed, 
copied, or scanned up to Legal size using the 
ADF.
Using the ADF3
The ADF can hold up to 35 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.
Document Sizes Supported3
Recommended Paper: 20 lb LTR (80 g/m2 
A4)
How to load documents3
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT pull on the document while it is  feeding.
• DO NOT use paper that is curled,  wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, paper 
clipped, pasted or taped.
• DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or  fabric.
 
Make sure documents with ink or correction 
fluid are completely dry.
aUnfold the ADF Document Support (1) 
and the ADF Document Output Support 
Flap (2).
 
bFan the pages well.
cAdjust the paper guides (1) to fit the 
width of your document.
 
Loading documents3
Length: 5.8 to 17 in. 
(148 to 431.8 mm)
Width: 5.8 to 11.7 in.  (148 to 297 mm)
Weight: 17 to 24 lb  (64 to 90 g/m
2) 
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dPlace your document,  face up, top 
edge first  in the ADF until the LCD 
shows  ADF Ready  and you feel it touch 
the feed rollers.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT leave a thick document on the 
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may 
jam.
 
Using the scanner glass3
You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or 
scan pages of a book or one page at a time.
Document Sizes Supported3
How to load documents3
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.
 
Length: Up to 17 in. (431.8 mm)
Width: Up to 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Weight: Up to 4.4 lb (2 kg)