MFC-7450

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

What is the recommended paper?

To get the best print quality, we suggest using the following paper.

 


Recommended paper:
 Paper Type  Europe  USA
 Plain paper

 Xerox Premier 80 g/m2 
 Xerox Business 80 g/m2

 Xerox 4200DP 20 lb
 Hammermill Laser Print Paper (24 lb=90 g/m2)

 Recycled paper  Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2  No specific brand recommended
 Transparency  3M CG3300  3M CG3300
 Labels  Avery laser label L7163  Avery laser labels white #5160
 Envelope  Antalis River series (DL)  No specific brand recommended

 

  • Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small quantity to make sure that the paper is suitable.
  • Use paper made for plain paper copying.
  • Use paper that is 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m2).
  • Use labels and transparencies which are designed for use in laser machines.
  • Do not put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper jams or misfeeds.
  • For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your software application as the paper in the tray.
  • Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately after printing.
  • When you use transparencies remove each sheet immediately to prevent smudging or paper jams.
  • Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph value, and a moisture content of approx. 5%.
  • DO NOT load envelopes, labels or bond paper into the paper tray. It may cause paper jams.
  • DO NOT use ink jet paper because it may cause a paper jam or damage your machine.

Recommended paper specifications:
The following paper specifications are suitable for your machine.

 Basis weight (lb (g/m2))  20-24 (75-90)
 Thickness (µm)  80-110
 Roughness (sec.)  Higher than 20
 Stiffness (cm3/100)  90-150
 Grain direction  Long grain
 Volume resistivity (ohm)  10e9-10e11
 Surface resistivity (ohm-cm)  10e9-10e12
 Filler  CaCO3 (Neutral)
 Ash content (wt%)  Below 23
 Brightness (%)  Higher than 80
 Opacity (%)  Higher than 85

 

For more information on the types of paper that can be used with your Brother product, please refer to the User's Guide for your machine.

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Related Models

DCP-7030, DCP-7040, MFC-7320, MFC-7340, MFC-7440N, MFC-7450, MFC-7840N, MFC-7840W

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