The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray or the multi-purpose tray or optional lower tray. The paper capacity of the paper trays, acceptable paper size and paper type differ depending on the tray.
> Click here to see details of the paper specifications.
STEP I : Loading paper in the paper tray
NOTE: Illustrations shown below are from a representative product and may differ from your Brother machine.
Click the link below for your case and follow the steps:
Printing on plain paper, thin paper or recycled paper from the standard paper tray
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Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
![Pull_paper_tray_1 Pull_paper_tray_1](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1001780/Pull_paper_tray1.gif)
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While pressing the blue paper-guide release levers (1), slide the paper guides to fit the size of paper you are loading in the tray. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots.
![Paper_guide Paper_guide](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1001781/Paper_guide.gif)
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Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
![Fan Stack Fan Stack](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1000403/FanStack.gif)
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Load paper in the tray and make sure:
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The paper is below the maximum paper mark
(1).
Over filling the paper tray will cause paper jams.
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The side to be printed on is face down.
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The paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed correctly.
![Load Paper in the Tray Load Paper in the Tray](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1000404/LoadPaper_Tray.gif)
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Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. Make sure that it is completely inserted into the machine.
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Lift up the support flap (1) to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the machine.
![Support_flap Support_flap](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1001782/Support_flap.gif)
> Go to STEP II to set the paper size and paper type for your Brother machine.
Printing on plain paper, thin paper, recycled paper, bond paper, or glossy paper from the MP tray
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Open the MP tray and lower it gently.
![Open_MP_Tray Open_MP_Tray](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1001783/Open_MP_tray.gif)
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Pull out the MP tray support (1) and unfold the flap (2).
![MP_tray_support MP_tray_support](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1001784/MP_tray_support.gif)
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Load paper in the MP tray, making sure:
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The paper trays under the maximum paper tab (1).
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The paper's leading edge (top of paper) is positioned between the
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arrows (2).
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The side to be printed on must be face up with the leading edge in first.
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The paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed properly.
![Load_paper_in_the_MP_tray Load_paper_in_the_MP_tray](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1001785/Load_paper_in_the_MP_tray.gif)
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Lift up the support flap (1) to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the machine.
![Support_flap Support_flap](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1001786/Support_flap.gif)
> Go to STEP II to set the paper size and paper type for your Brother machine.
Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes from the MP tray
When the back cover (face-up output tray) is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from the MP tray through to the back of the machine. Use this paper feed and output method when you print on thick paper, labels, or envelopes.
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Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible.
![Press Corner Press Corner](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1000413/PressCorner.gif)
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Open the back cover (face-up output tray).
![Open_back_cover Open_back_cover](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1001787/Open_back_cover.gif)
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(For printing envelopes only)
Pull down the two grey levers, one on the left side and one on the right side, toward you as shown in the illustration.
![Pull_down_grey_levers Pull_down_grey_levers](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1001788/Pull_down_grey_levers.gif)
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Open the MP tray and lower it gently.
![Open_MP_tray Open_MP_tray](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1001789/Open_MP_tray.gif)
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Pull out the MP tray support (1) and unfold the flap (2).
![MP_tray_support MP_tray_support](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00000024_027/as_ot/en/1001790/MP_tray_support.gif)
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Load paper, labels, or envelopes in the MP tray, making sure:
STEP II : Setting the paper size and paper type
Select the appropriate Paper Size and Media Type in the printer driver and your Brother machine.