MFC-8510DN
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
Print on labels and envelopes from the MP tray.
When the back output tray is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) through to the back of the machine. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on labels or envelopes.
Follow the steps below to print on labels or envelopes from the MP tray.
STEP 1: Make sure that the paper you use is suitable for your Brother machine.
STEP 2: Load labels or envelopes in the MP tray of your Brother machine.
STEP 3: Print on labels or envelopes from your computer.
STEP 1: Make sure that the paper you use is suitable for your Brother machine.
Labels can be fed from the MP tray only.
DO NOT use labels that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape.
DO NOT feed partly used label sheets. The exposed carrier sheet will damage your machine.
A suitable envelope should have edges with straight, well-creased folds and the leading edge should not be thicker than two sheets of paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction.
Envelopes can only be fed from the MP tray. Do not print envelopes using duplex printing.
DO NOT use envelopes:
If you use any of the types of envelopes listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement.
STEP 2: Load labels or envelopes in the MP tray of your Brother machine.
NOTE: Illustrations shown below are from a representative product and may differ from your Brother machine.
STEP 3: Print on labels or envelopes from your computer.
Go to the application (e.g. Microsoft Word) that you want to use, and choose the following from each drop-down list menu of the printer driver.
When you use envelopes, choose Envelopes. If the toner is not fixed to the envelope correctly when Envelopes has been selected, choose Env. Thick. If the envelope is crumpled when Envelopes has been selected, choose Env. Thin.
Windows printer driver:
Macintosh printer driver: