MFC-J491DW
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
What is the recommended paper?
You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper and envelopes.
We recommended testing various paper types before buying large quantities. For best results, follow the instructions below:
Paper size | |
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Paper Tray |
Letter, Legal*1, Executive, A4, A5, A6, Envelopes (Com-10, DL, C5, Monarch), Photo, Photo 2L, Index Card |
Photo Paper Tray (Photo Bypass Tray) (For models with photo paper tray) |
Photo, Photo L |
Manual Feed Slot (For models with Manual Feed Slot) |
Letter, Legal*1, Executive, A4, A5, A6, Envelopes (Com-10, DL, C5, Monarch), Photo, Photo L, Photo 2L, Index Card |
*1: Only available some countries.
Paper Type | Weight | Thickness | No. of sheets |
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Plain Paper, Recycled Paper | 17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m2) | 3 to 6 mil (0.08 to 0.15 mm) | 100*1 |
Inkjet Paper | 17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m2) | 3 to 10 mil (0.08 to 0.25 mm) | 20 |
Glossy Paper*2 | Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m*2) | Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) | 20 |
Photo Card*2 | Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m2) | Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) | 20 |
Index Card | Up to 32 lb (Up to 120 g/m2) | Up to 6 mil (Up to 0.15 mm) | 30 |
Envelopes | 20 to 25 lb (80 to 95 g/m2) | Up to 20 mil (Up to 0.52 mm) | 10 |
*1: When using plain paper 20 lb (80 g/m2).
*2: BP71 (69 lb (260 g/m2)) paper is specially designed for Brother inkjet machines.
Photo Paper Tray (Photo Bypass Tray) (For models with photo paper tray)
Paper Type | Weight | Thickness | No. of sheets |
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Plain Paper, Recycled Paper | 17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m2) | 3 to 6 mil (0.08 to 0.15 mm) | 20 |
Inkjet Paper | 17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m2) | 3 to 10 mil (0.08 to 0.25 mm) | 20 |
Glossy Paper*1 | Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m*2) | Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) | 20 |
Photo Card*1 | Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m2) | Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) | 20 |
*1: BP71 (69 lb (260 g/m2)) paper is especially designed for Brother inkjet machines.
Manual Feed Slot (For models with Manual Feed Slot)
Paper Type | Weight | Thickness | No. of sheets |
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Plain Paper, Recycled Paper | 17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m2) | 3 to 6 mil (0.08 to 0.15 mm) | One (1) sheet at a time |
Inkjet Paper | 17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m2) | 3 to 10 mil (0.08 to 0.25 mm) | |
Glossy Paper*1 | Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m2) | Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) | |
Photo Card*1 *2 | Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m2) | Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) | |
Index Card*2 | 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 79 lb (300 g/m2) for Manual Feed Slot.
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper: