ADS-2500We
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
ADS-2500We
Date: 06/23/2015 ID: faq00002914_000
Paper suitable for scanning
- Do not load paper of different quality and thickness into the ADF at one time.
- When scanning not-standard paper, configure the settings for the scan size or document size.
| Standard Paper | Length | 2.76 in. to 14 in. (70 mm to 355.6 mm) | |
| Width | 2.0 in. to 8.5 in. (51 mm to 215.9 mm) | ||
| Weight | 14 lb to 29 lb (52 g/㎡ to 110 g/㎡) | ||
| Thickness |
3 mil to 5 mil (0.08 mm to 0.12 mm) To scan a thinner document than this thickness, use the Carrier Sheet. |
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| Maximum Number of Documents | Total thickness of no more than 0.2 in. (5 mm), no more than 50 sheets | ||
| Standard Paper Size | A4 | 8.3 × 11.7 in. (210 × 297 mm) | |
| A5 | 5.8 × 8.3 in. (148 × 210 mm) | ||
| A6 | 4.1 × 5.8 in. (105 × 148 mm) | ||
| A7 | 2.9 × 4.1 in. (74 × 105 mm) | ||
| A8 | 2.0 × 2.9 in. (52 × 74 mm) | ||
| B5 | 7.2 × 10.1 in. (182 × 257 mm) | ||
| B6 | 5.0 × 7.2 in. (128 × 182 mm) | ||
| B7 | 3.6 × 5.0 in. (91 × 128 mm) | ||
| B8 | 2.5 × 3.6 in. (64 × 91 mm) | ||
| Legal | 8 1/2 × 14 in. (215.9 × 355.6 mm) | ||
| Letter | 8.5 × 11 in. (215.9 × 279.4 mm) | ||
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Thick Paper (Business Card etc.) |
Length | 2.76 in. to 5.8 in. (70 mm to 147 mm) |
| Width | 2.0 in. to 5.8 in. (51 mm to 147 mm) | |
| Weight | 29 lb to 53 lb (110 g/㎡ to 200 g/㎡) | |
| Thickness | 5 mil to 10 mil (0.12 mm to 0.25 mm) | |
| Maximum Number of Documents | Total thickness of no more than 0.2 in. (5 mm), no more than 25 sheets |
| Long Paper | Length | 14 in. to 34.0 in. (355.6 mm to 863 mm) |
| Width | 2.0 in. to 8.5 in. (51 mm to 215.9 mm) | |
| Weight | 14 lb to 29 lb (52 g/㎡ to 110 g/㎡) | |
| Thickness |
3 mil to 5 mil (0.08 mm to 0.12 mm) To scan a thinner document than this thickness, use the Carrier Sheet. |
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| Maximum Number of Documents | 1 sheet |
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Plastic Card (Non-embossed Card Only) |
Size (ISO) | 3.37 × 2.13 × 0.03 in. (85.6 × 54.0 × 0.76 mm) |
| Material | Plastic (PET) | |
| Type | Plastic card such as driver's license or insurance card | |
| Thickness | 10 mil to 30 mil (0.25 mm to 0.76 mm) | |
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Maximum Number of Documents |
1 sheet |
| Carrier Sheet | Thickness | Total thickness of no more than 24 mil (0.6 mm) (one 12 mil (0.3 mm) document plus the carrier sheet) |
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Maximum Number of Documents |
1 sheet |
You can scan the following non-standard paper using the Carrier Sheet.
- Documents with a carbon sheet attached
- Documents written in pencil
- Documents narrower than 21 mm (2.0 in.) wide
- Documents shorter than 70 mm (2.76 in.) long
- Documents of uneven thickness, such as envelopes
- Documents with large wrinkles or curls
- Bent or damaged documents
- Documents that use tracing paper
- Documents that use coated paper
- Photographs (photographic paper)
- Documents printed on perforated paper
- Documents printed on unusually-shaped paper (not square or rectangle)
- Documents with photos, notes, or stickers affixed to them
- Documents that use carbonless paper
- Documents that use loose-leaf paper or any paper with holes in it
The following paper is NOT suitable for scanning with your Brother machine.
- Documents with paper clips or staples
- Documents with wet ink
- Fabrics, metallic sheets, Over Head Projector sheets
- Glossy or mirrored media
- Embossed plastic cards
- Documents that exceed recommended thicknesses
ADS-2000, ADS-2000e, ADS-2500W, ADS-2500We
If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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