Acceptable paper and other media; Recommended media; Handling and using media- Page 24

Chapter 2

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Acceptable paper and 
other media

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The print quality can be affected by the type 
of paper you are using 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 the Brother paper.

„

When you print on inkjet paper (coated 
paper), transparencies and glossy paper, 
be sure to choose the proper media in the 
‘

Basic

’ tab of the printer driver or in the 

Paper Type setting of the menu.

„

When you print on Brother photo paper, 
load the instruction sheet included with the 
photo paper in the paper tray first, and 
then put the photo paper on the instruction 
sheet.

„

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 media

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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.

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Available in the USA and from November 2006 in 
Canada.

Handling and using media

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„

Store paper in its original packaging, and 
keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and 
away from moisture, direct sunlight and 
heat.

„

The coated side of photo paper is shiny. 
Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side. 
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.

Brother paper

Paper Type

Item

Letter Plain

BP60PL (USA only)

Letter Glossy Photo

BP61GLL

1

Letter Inkjet (Matte)

BP60ML (USA only)

4 

×

 6 in. Glossy Photo

BP61GLP

1