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USER’S GUIDE MFC-5490CN
Section II: Fax
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Loading paper and documents

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Acceptable paper and 

other print media

2

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 Brother paper.

„

When you print on inkjet paper (coated 
paper), transparencies and photo 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

 on page 21.)

„

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

2

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

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

Handling and using print 
media

2

„

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.

„

You can only print on both sides of the 
paper with PC printing. (See 

Printing

 for 

Windows

®

 in the Software User's Guide 

on the CD-ROM.)

Brother paper

Paper Type

Item

Letter Plain

BP60PL100 
(USA only)

Letter Glossy Photo

BP71GLTR

Letter Inkjet (Matte)

BP60ML (USA only)

×

 6 in. Glossy Photo

BP71GP

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  • 21.) „ When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray.

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