Acceptable paper and other media; Recommended media; Handling and using media- Page 28

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 Brother paper.

„

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

Paper Type

 on page 23)

„

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 top of 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 table below.)

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

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.

Improper Setup

DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:

• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or 

irregularly shaped paper

1 0.08 in. (2 mm) or longer

• Extremely shiny or highly textured paper

• Paper already printed on by a printer

• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly 

when stacked

• Paper made with a short grain

Paper capacity of the output paper 
tray

2

Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb Letter or 80 g/m

2 

A4 

paper.

„

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

Brother paper

Paper Type

Item

Letter Plain

BP60PL (USA only)

Letter Glossy Photo

BP61GLL

Letter Inkjet (Matte) 

BP60ML (USA only)

4 

×

 6 in. Glossy Photo

BP61GLP

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