DCP-9042CDN
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
What is the recommended paper?
To get the best print quality, we suggest using the following paper.
Recommended paper:
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Paper Type |
Europe |
USA |
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Plain paper |
Xerox Premier 80 g/m2
Xerox Business 80 g/m2
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Xerox 4200DP 20 lb
Hammermill Laser Paper (24 lb=90 g/m2)
(Xerox Premier 80 g/m2)
(Xerox Business 80 g/m2)
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Recycled paper |
Xerox Recycled Supreme |
(Xerox Recycled Supreme) |
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Labels |
Avery laser label L7163 |
Avery laser labels white #5160
(Avery laser label L7163) |
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Envelope |
Antalis River series (DL) |
Columbian #138 (COM10) |
*Printing on photo paper is not supported by Brother Colour Laser models.
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Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small quantity to make sure that the paper is suitable.
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Use paper made for plain paper copying.
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Use paper that is 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m2).
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Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph value, and a moisture content of approx 5%.
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Use labels which are designed for use in laser printers.
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Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately after printing.
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DO NOT load envelopes, labels or thick paper (more than 28 lb or 105 g/m2) into the paper tray or optional lower tray. It may cause paper jams.
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Do not use inkjet paper, iron-on transfer paper or perforated paper, because it will cause a paper jam or damage your machine.
Recommended paper specifications:
The following paper specifications are suitable for your machine.
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Basis weight (lb (g/m2)) |
20-24 (75-90) |
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Thickness (µm) |
80-110 |
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Roughness (sec.) |
Higher than 20 |
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Stiffness (cm3/100) |
90-150 |
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Grain direction |
Long grain |
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Volume resistivity (ohm) |
10e9-10e11 |
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Surface resistivity (ohm-cm) |
10e9-10e12 |
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Filler |
CaCO3 (Neutral) |
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Ash content (wt%) |
Below 23 |
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Brightness (%) |
Higher than 80 |
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Opacity (%) |
Higher than 85 |
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DCP-9040CN, DCP-9042CDN, DCP-9045CDN, MFC-9440CN, MFC-9450CDN, MFC-9840CDW
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