To get the best print quality, we suggest using the following paper.
Recommended paper:
Paper Type |
Europe |
USA |
Plain paper |
Xerox Premier 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 |
Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Print Paper (24 lb=90 g/m2) |
Recycled paper |
Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 |
No specific brand recommended |
Transparency |
3M CG3300 |
3M CG3300 |
Labels |
Avery laser label L7163 |
Avery laser labels white #5160 |
Envelope |
Antalis River series (DL) |
No specific brand recommended |
- Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small quantity to make sure that the paper is suitable.
- Use paper made for plain paper copying.
- Use paper that is 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m2).
- Use labels and transparencies which are designed for use in laser machines.
- Do not put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper jams or misfeeds.
- For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your software application as the paper in the tray.
- Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately after printing.
- When you use transparencies remove each sheet immediately to prevent smudging or paper jams.
- Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph value, and a moisture content of approx. 5%.
- DO NOT load envelopes, labels or bond paper into the paper tray. It may cause paper jams.
- DO NOT use ink jet paper because it may cause a paper jam or damage your machine.
Recommended paper specifications:
The following paper specifications are suitable for your machine.
Basis weight (lb (g/m2)) |
20-24 (75-90) |
Thickness (µm) |
80-110 |
Roughness (sec.) |
Higher than 20 |
Stiffness (cm3/100) |
90-150 |
Grain direction |
Long grain |
Volume resistivity (ohm) |
10e9-10e11 |
Surface resistivity (ohm-cm) |
10e9-10e12 |
Filler |
CaCO3 (Neutral) |
Ash content (wt%) |
Below 23 |
Brightness (%) |
Higher than 80 |
Opacity (%) |
Higher than 85 |
For more information on the types of paper that can be used with your Brother product, please refer to the User's Guide for your machine.