Chapter 2

Recommended print media

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 Type

Item

Premium Plus Glossy

 

Photo

 

Ledger

BP71GLGR

Letter

BP71GLTR

4" × 6"

BP71GP20

 

 

Plain Inkjet

 

Ledger

BP60PLGR (USA only)

 

 

Handling and using print media

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 the photo paper.

Avoid touching either side of the transparency paper 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

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10.08 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

Paper capacity of the output paper tray cover

Up to 50 sheets of Letter, Legal or A4 20 lb (80 g/m2) paper.

Transparencies and photo paper must be picked up from the output paper tray cover one page at a time to avoid smudging.

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