Brother MFC-253CW Acceptable paper and other print media, Recommended print media, Brother paper

Chapter 2

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 photo paper, be sure to choose the correct print media in the ‘Basic’ tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting of the menu. (See Paper 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 media

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

If Brother paper is not available in your country, we recommend testing various papers before purchasing large quantities.

We recommend using ‘3M Transparency Film’ when you print on transparencies.

Brother paper

Paper Type		Item
A4	Plain	BP60PA
A4 Glossy Photo		BP71GA4
A4	Inkjet (Matte)	BP60MA
10 ⋅ 15 cm Glossy Photo		BP71GP

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