HL-J6100DW
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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.
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) |
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Glossy Paper, Photo | 20 (Up to Letter/A4) 5 (Over Letter/A4) |
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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 the MP tray for glossy paper.
Paper Type | Weight | Thickness | |
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 | Up to 32 lb (Up to 120 g/m2) | Up to 6 mil (Up to 0.15 mm) | |
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
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
DO NOT use envelopes that:
Self-adhesive | Double flaps |
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You may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and flap shape of the envelopes you are using.