Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes

Note

The printer automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot.

When you select the paper you want to use, see What kind of paper can I use?.

If you print on envelopes, see Types of envelopes to avoid.

Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes from the manual feed slot

Choose the following from the printer driver:

Paper Size......(1)
Media Type......(2)
Paper Source......(3)
and any other settings.

•	Windows^® printer driver

Note

For envelope users

•	When you use Envelope #10, select Com-10 from Paper Size in the printer driver.
•	For other envelopes which are not in the selection of the printer driver, such as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, use User Defined... Size. For more information on the envelope size, see Paper size.

Send the print data to the printer.

Note

A No paper fed manual feed slot status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put a sheet of paper or an envelope in the manual feed slot.

Lift up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray.

Note

If you choose not to lift up the output tray support flap, we recommend that you remove printed pages as soon as they come out of the printer.

Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to use.

Using both hands, put one piece of paper or one envelope in the manual feed slot until the front edge of the paper or envelope touches the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull in the paper, let go.

Note

•	Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up.
•	Make sure that the paper or the envelope is straight and in the proper position in the manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper or envelope may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.
•	Do not put more than one piece of paper or one envelope in the manual feed slot at any one time, as it may cause a jam.
•	If you put any Media (paper, envelope and so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is in the Ready state, the media may be ejected without being printed on.

After the printed page comes out of the printer, put in the next sheet of paper or the envelope as in Step 5 above. Repeat for each page that you want to print.

Note

•	Envelope joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure.
•	All sides of the envelope should be properly folded without wrinkles or creases.
•	Remove each sheet or envelope immediately after printing. Stacking the sheets or envelopes may cause the paper to jam or curl.

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Types of envelopes to avoid

Do not use envelopes:

•	that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or unusual shape
•	that are extremely shiny or textured
•	with clasps, snaps or tie strings
•	with self-adhesive closures
•	that are of a baggy construction
•	that are not sharply creased
•	that are embossed (have raised writing on them)
•	that were previously printed by a laser printer
•	that are pre-printed on the inside
•	that cannot be arranged when put in a pile
•	that are made of paper that weighs more than the paper weight specifications for the printer
•	that have been badly made, with edges that are not straight or consistently square
•	with windows, holes, cutouts or perforations

IF YOU USE ANY OF THE TYPES OF ENVELOPES LISTED ABOVE, THEY MAY DAMAGE YOUR PRINTER. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY BROTHER WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT.

Note

•	Do not put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper jams or misfeeds.
•	Do not print envelopes using duplex printing.
•	For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your software application as the paper in the tray.
•	See What kind of paper can I use?.

Most envelopes will be suitable for your printer. However, some envelopes will have feed and print-quality problems because of the way they have been made. A suitable envelope should have edges with straight, well-creased folds and the leading edge should not be thicker than two pieces of paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction. You should buy quality envelopes from a supplier who understands that you will be using the envelopes in a laser printer. Before you print a lot of envelopes, test one to make sure that the print results are what you want.

Note

Brother will not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may change the envelope specifications. You are responsible for the quality and performance of the envelopes you use.

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