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Brother DCP-J140W Acceptable paper and other print media, Recommended print media, Brother paper

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Acceptable paper and other print media

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 Type uu page 14.)

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 print on transparencies, load one extra sheet in the paper tray.

When using 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.

Loading paper

Recommended print media

To get the best print quality, we suggest using Brother paper. (See the table below.)

	We recommend using “3M Transparency		2
	Film” when you print on transparencies.		2
	Film” when you print on transparencies.
	Brother paper

	Paper Type	Item
	Premium Plus Glossy
	Photo
	 Letter	BP71GLTR
	 4" × 6"	BP71GP

	Premium Glossy Photo
	 Letter	BP61GLL (USA only)
	 4" × 6"	BP61GLP (USA only)

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Page If you need to call Customer Service Brother numbers Register your product FAQs (frequently asked questions) For Customer Service Ordering accessories and supplies Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada) Compilation and Publication Notice User’s Guides and where do I find them (Basic User’s Guide) How to scan to a computer Routine maintenance Troubleshooting Menu and features Specifications (Advanced User’s Guide) Page Using the documentation Symbols and conventions used in the documentation Accessing the Advanced User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide, Network User’s Guide, and Network How to find Scanning instructions How to find Network setup instructions Accessing Brother Support (Windows®) Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) Control panel overview Warning LED indications Loading paper and other print media Page Page Loading envelopes and postcards Removing small printouts from the machine Unprintable area Paper settings Paper Type Paper Size Acceptable paper and other print media Recommended print media Handling and using print media Choosing the right print media Paper weight, thickness and capacity How to load documents Using the scanner glass Unscannable area How to copy Stop copying Copy settings Paper Options Printing a document Scanning a document Scanning using the SCAN key Scanning using a scanner driver Scanning using the ControlCenter Replacing the ink cartridges Page Page Cleaning and checking the machine Cleaning the scanner glass Cleaning the print head Checking the print quality Checking the print alignment Error and Maintenance messages Page Page Page Printer jam or paper jam Page Page Troubleshooting If you are having difficulty with your machine Printing (continued) Page Page Copying Difficulties Scanning Difficulties Software Difficulties Network Difficulties Machine Information Checking the serial number Reset functions How to reset the machine On-screen Menu keys programming Page Menu table Network menu Page Menu (continued) Copy Quality Enlarge/Reduce Copy Options SCAN General Page Print media Copy Scanner Printer Interfaces Network Computer requirements Consumable items Page Page Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com