Acceptable paper and other media. Brother DCP-330C

Chapter 2

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.

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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

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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Brother paper

Paper Type

Letter Plain

Letter Glossy Photo

Letter Inkjet (Matte)

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× 6 in. Glossy Photo

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BP60PL (USA only)

BP61GLL

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BP60ML (USA only)

BP61GLP

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Available in the USA and from November 2006 in

Canada.

Handling and using media

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

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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.

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Improper Setup

DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:

• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper

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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

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

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A4 paper.

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

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Loading documents and paper

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