DCP-J1800DW
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 Types | No. of Sheets | Weight *2 | Thickness *2 | |
Paper Tray |
A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive, B5 (JIS), A5, B6 (JIS), A6, Envelopes (C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch), Photo (4" x 6")/(10 x 15 cm), Photo 2L (5" x 7")/(13 x 18 cm), Index card (5" x 8")/(13 x 20 cm) |
Plain Paper, Recycled Paper | 150 *3 | 17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m²) | 3 to 6 mil (0.08 to 0.15 mm) |
Inkjet Paper | 20 | 17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m²) | 3 to 10 mil (0.08 to 0.25 mm) | ||
Glossy Paper, Photo | 20 | Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m²) | Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) | ||
Index Card | 30 | Up to 32 lb (Up to 120 g/m²) | Up to 6 mil (Up to 0.15 mm) | ||
Envelopes | 10 | 20 to 25 lb (80 to 95 g/m²) | Up to 20 mil (Up to 0.52 mm) | ||
Manual Feed Slot | A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive, B5 (JIS), 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 | 1 | 17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m²) | 3 to 6 mil (0.08 to 0.15 mm) |
Inkjet Paper | 1 | 17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m²) | 3 to 10 mil (0.08 to 0.25 mm) | ||
Glossy Paper *4, Photo *4 | 1 | Up to 140 lb (Up to 300 g/m²) | Up to 12 mil (Up to 30 mm) |
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Index Card | 1 | Up to 32 lb (Up to 120 g/m²) | Up to 6 mil (Up to 0.15 mm) | ||
Envelopes | 1 | 20 to 25 lb (80 to 95 g/m²) | Up to 20 mil (Up to 0.52 mm) |
*1: Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, B5 (JIS) and B6 (JIS) size paper are supported only in some countries.
*2: Attempting to cut media exceeding these specifications may cause a cutting malfunction.
*3: When using plain paper 20 lb (80 g/m²)
*4: BP71 69 lb (260 g/m²) paper is specially designed for Brother inkjet machines.
DO NOT use the following types of paper:
DO NOT use envelopes that:
Self-adhesive | Double flaps |
You may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and flap shape of the envelopes you are using.