Brother 7840 W User Guide
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Loading paper and documents11 2 cUsing both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to use. dUsing both hands, put one sheet of paper or one transparency in the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull in the paper, let go. Printing on thick paper, bond paper, labels and envelopes 2 When the back output tray is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot through to the back of the machine. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thick paper, labels or envelopes. Note • Remove each printed sheet or envelope immediately to prevent a paper jam. • The machine automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot. aOpen the back cover (back output tray). bOpen the manual feed slot cover.
Chapter 2 12 cUsing both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to use. dUsing both hands, put one sheet 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 print media (see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.) is straight and in the correct position on th e manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper or the transparency may not be fed correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. • Do not put more than one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot at any one time, as it may cause a jam. • If you put any print media in the manual feed slot before the machine is in the Ready state, the print media may be ejected without being printed on. • To easily remove a small printout from the output tray, lift up the scanner cover by using both hands as shown in the illustration. • You can still use the machine while the scanner cover is up. To close the scanner cover, push it down with both hands.
Loading paper and documents13 2 Unprintable area2 Unprintable area for faxes and copies2 The printable area of your machine begins at approximately 3 mm from the top and bottom and 2 mm from both sides of the paper. 13mm 22mm Note (For copies) The unprintable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using A4 size paper. The unprintable area changes with the paper size. Unprintable area when printing from a computer2 When using the printer driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below. Portrait Landscape Note The unprintable area shown above is for A4 size paper. The unprintable area changes with the paper size. 2 2 1 1 22 1 122 1 1 Windows® printer driver and Macintosh® printer driver BRScript Driver for Windows® and Macintosh® (MFC-7840W only) Portrait 1 4.23 mm 4.23 mm 2 6.01 mm 4.23 mm Landscape 1 4.23 mm 4.23 mm 2 5 mm 4.23 mm
Chapter 2 14 Acceptable paper and other print media 2 Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using. You can use the following types of print media: plain paper, bond paper, recycled paper, transparencies, labels or envelopes. For best results, follow the instructions below: „ Use paper made for plain paper copying. „ Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m 2. „ 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 correct 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%. Recommended paper and print media2 To get the best print quality, we suggest using the following paper. Paper TypeItem Plain Paper Xerox Premier 80 g/m 2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Recycled Paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80g/m2 Transparency 3M CG3300 Labels Avery laser label L7163 Envelope Antalis River series (DL)
Loading paper and documents15 2 Type and size of paper2 The machine loads paper from the installed standard paper tray or manual feed slot. Standard paper tray2 Since the standard paper tray is a universal type, you can use any of the paper sizes (one paper type and size at a time) listed in the table in Paper capacity of the paper trays on page 15. The standard paper tray can hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4 size paper (80 g/m 2). Paper can be loaded up to the maximum paper mark on the sliding paper width guide. Manual Feed Slot2 The manual feed slot can hold a sheet with a size of 76.2 to 220 mm wide and 116 to 406.4 mm long. You can use the manual feed slot if you are using special paper, envelopes or labels. Paper capacity of the paper trays2 Recommended paper specifications2 The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine. Paper sizePaper typesNo. of sheets Paper Tray A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6. Plain paper and recycled paper up to 250 [80 g/m 2] Transparency up to 10 Manual Feed Slot Width: 76.2 to 220 mm Length: 116 to 406.4 mmPlain paper, recycled paper, bond paper, envelopes, labels and transparencies 1 Basis weight 75-90 g/m 2 Thickness80-110 µm Roughness Higher than 20 sec. Stiffness 90-150 cm 3/100 Grain direction Long grain Volume resistivity 10e 9-10e11 ohm Surface resistivity 10e 9-10e12 ohm-cm Filler CaCO 3 (Neutral) Ash content Below 23 wt% Brightness Higher than 80 % Opacity Higher than 85 %
Chapter 2 16 Handling and using special paper2 The machine is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bond paper. However, some paper variables may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. Always test samples of paper before purchasing to ensure desirable performance. Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are: „ Do not use inkjet paper because it may cause a paper jam or damage your machine. „ Preprinted paper must use ink that can withstand the temperature of the machines fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). „ If you use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may exhibit degraded performance. Types of paper to avoid2 CAUTION Some types of paper may not perform well or may cause damage to your machine. DO NOT use paper: • that is highly textured • that is extremely smooth or shiny • that is curled or warped 12mm • that is coated or has a chemical finish • that is damaged, creased or folded • that exceeds the recommended weight specification in this guide • with tabs and staples • with letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermography • that is multipart or carbonless • that is designed for inkjet printing If you use any of the types of paper listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. 1 1
Loading paper and documents17 2 Envelopes2 Most envelopes will be suitable for your machine. However, some envelopes may 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 sheets 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 machine. Envelopes can be fed from the manual feed slot one at a time. We recommend that you print a test envelope to make sure the print results are what you want before you print or purchase a large quantity of envelopes. Check the following:„ Envelopes should have a lengthwise sealing flap. „ The sealing flaps should be folded crisply and correctly (irregularly cut or folded envelopes may cause paper jams). „ Envelopes should consist of two layers of paper in the area circled in figure below. 1 Feeding direction „Envelope joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure. „ We recommend that you do not print within 15 mm of the edges of envelopes. Types of envelopes to avoid2 CAUTION DO NOT use envelopes: • that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape • that are extremely shiny or textured • with clasps, staples, 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 machine • that are pre-printed on the inside • that cannot be arranged neatly when stacked • that are made of paper that weighs more than the paper weight specifications for the machine • with edges that are not straight or consistently square • with windows, holes, cut-outs or perforations • with glue on surface as shown in figure below • with double flaps as shown in figure below 1 1
Chapter 2 18 • with sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase • with sealing flaps as shown in figure below • with each side folded as shown in figure below If you use any of the types of envelopes listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. Occasionally you may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and flap shape of the envelopes you are using. Labels2 The machine will print on most types of labels designed for use with a laser machine. Labels should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based since this material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fuser unit. Adhesives should not come in contact with any part of the machine, because the label stock may stick to the drum unit or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should be exposed between the labels. Labels should be arranged so that they cover the entire length and width of the sheet. Using labels with spaces may result in labels peeling off and causing serious jams or print problems. All labels used in this machine must be able to withstand a temperature of 392 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees centigrade) for a period of 0.1 seconds. Label sheets should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in this User’s Guide. Labels exceeding this specification may not feed or print correctly and may cause damage to your machine. Labels can be fed from the manual feed slot only. Types of labels to avoid2 Do not use labels that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape. CAUTION DO NOT feed part used label sheets. The exposed carrier shee t will damage your machine.
Loading paper and documents19 2 Loading documents2 Using the automatic document feeder (ADF)2 The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 80 g/m 2 paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF. Recommended environment2 CAUTION DO NOT leave thick documents on the scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may jam. DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, paper-clipped, pasted or taped. DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. To avoid damaging your machine while using the ADF, DO NOT pull on the document while it is feeding. To scan non-standard documents see Using the scanner glass on page 20. „Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry. „ Documents to be faxed must be from 148 to 215.9 mm wide and from 148 to 355.6 mm long, and of a standard weight (80 g/m 2). aUnfold the ADF document output support flap (1) and the ADF support flap (2). bFan the pages well. cPlace your document, face up top edge first, in the ADF until you feel it touch the feed roller. dAdjust the paper guides (1) to fit the width of your document. Temperature: 20 to 30 ° C Humidity: 50% - 70% Paper: Xerox Premier 80 g/m 2 or Xerox Business 80 g/m2 2 1 1
Chapter 2 20 Using the scanner glass2 You can use the scanner gl ass to fax, copy or scan pages of a book or one page at a time. Documents can be up to 215.9 mm wide and 297 mm long. Note To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. aLift the document cover. bUsing the document guidelines on the left, centre the document face down on the scanner glass. cClose the document cover. CAUTION If the document is a book or is thick do not slam the cover or press on it.