Loading documents

You can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass.

Using the ADF
(MFC-295CN only)

The ADF can hold up to 15 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 80 g/m2 paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF.

Recommended environment

Temperature:
20 to 30 °C
Humidity:
50 to 70%
Paper:
80 g/m2

Document Sizes Supported

Length:
148 to 355.6 mm
Width:
148 to 215.9 mm
Weight:
64 to 90 g/m2

How to load documents

CAUTION IMPORTANT
DO NOT pull on the document while it is feeding.
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, paper clipped, pasted or taped.
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric.
Make sure documents with ink or liquid correction fluid are completely dry.
1
Unfold the ADF Document Output Support Flap (1).
2
Fan the pages well.
3
Adjust the paper guides (2) to fit the width of your documents.
4
Make sure you place the documents face down, top edge first in the ADF until the LCD says ADF Ready and you feel them touch the feed roller.
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CAUTION IMPORTANT
DO NOT leave thick documents on the scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may jam.