HL-J6000DW

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

What is the recommended paper?

You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper, recycled paper 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) and glossy paper, be sure to select the proper print media in the Basic tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting on the machine.
  • When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray.
  • When using 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.

 

Paper Orientation and Capacity of the Paper Trays

  Paper Size *1 Paper Trays No. of Sheets

Paper Tray #1

<Landscape>

Letter, Executive, A4, B5 (JIS)

<Portrait>

Ledger, A3, B4 (JIS), Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, A5, B6 (JIS), A6, Envelopes (C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch), Photo (4" x 6")/(10 x 15 cm), Photo L (3.5" x 5")/(9 x 13 cm), Photo 2L (5" x 7")/(13 x 18 cm), Index card (5" x 8")/(13 x 20 cm)

Plain Paper, Recycled Paper 250 *2
Inkjet Paper 20
Glossy Paper, Photo 20 (Up to Letter/A4)
Index Card 30
Envelopes 10
Paper Tray #2 (available models only)

<Landscape>

A4, Letter

<Portrait>

A3, Ledger, B4 (JIS), Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio

Plain Paper, Recycled Paper 250 *2
Paper Tray #3 (available models only)

<Landscape>

A4, Letter

<Portrait>

A3, Ledger, B4 (JIS), Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio

Plain Paper, Recycled Paper 250 *2
Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) *3

<Landscape>

A4, Letter, Executive, B5 (JIS)

<Portrait>

A3, Ledger, B4 (JIS), Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, A5, B6 (JIS), A6, Envelopes (C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch),Photo (4" x 6")/(10 x 15 cm), Photo L (3.5" x 5")/(9 x 13 cm), Photo 2L (5" x 7")/(13 x 18 cm), Index card (5" x 8")/(13 x 20 cm)

Plain Paper, Recycled Paper 100 *2
Inkjet Paper

20 (Up to Letter/A4)

5 (Over Letter/A4)

Glossy Paper, Photo 20 (Up to Letter/A4)
5 (Over Letter/A4)
Index Card 50
Envelopes 20 (Up to Letter/A4)
5 (Over Letter/A4)

*1: B6 (JIS), B5 (JIS) and B4 (JIS) size paper are supported only in some countries.

*2: When using plain paper 20 lb (80 g/m2)

*3: We recommend using MP tray for glossy paper.

 

Paper Weight and Thickness

Paper Type Weight Thickness
Cut-Sheet Cut-Sheet Plain Paper, Recycled Paper 17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m2) 3 to 6 mil (0.08 to 0.15 mm)
Inkjet Paper 17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m2) 3 to 10 mil (0.08 to 0.25 mm)
Glossy Paper *1 *2 Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m2) Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm)
Cards Photo Card *1 *2 *3 Up to 53 lb (Up to 200 g/m2) Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm)
Index Card Index Card Up to 32 lb (Up to 120 g/m2) Up to 6 mil (Up to 0.15 mm)
Envelopes Envelopes 20 to 25 lb (80 to 95 g/m2) Up to 20 mil (Up to 0.52 mm)

*1: BP71 69 lb (260 g/m2) paper is specially designed for Brother inkjet machines.

*2: Up to 12 mil (Up to 0.3 mm) for MP Tray

*3: Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m2) for MP Tray

 

Notes for handling and using print media

  • 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.
  • Some envelope sizes require that you set margins in the application. Make sure you do a test print first before printing many envelopes.

DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:

 

  • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped
    *1: 0.08 in. (2 mm) or greater curl may cause jams to occur.
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  • Extremely shiny or highly textured
  • Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
  • Paper made with a short grain

DO NOT use envelopes that:

  • Are loosely constructed
  • Have windows
  • Are embossed (have raised writing on them)
  • Have clasps or staples
  • Are pre-printed on the inside
  • Are self-adhesive
  • Have double flaps
    Self-adhesive Double flaps
    Self-adhesive Double flaps

You may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and flap shape of the envelopes you are using.

 

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If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:

Related Models

HL-J6000DW, HL-J6100DW, MFC-J5945DW, MFC-J6945DW, MFC-J6947DW

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