What kind of paper can I use? : Brother

Date:09/28/2011 ID:faq000311_000

Title:
What kind of paper can I use?

Description:

The printer loads paper from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray (multi-purpose tray) or optional lower tray unit.
The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows:

Paper tray	Tray 1
Multi-purpose tray	MP tray
Optional lower tray unit	Tray 2

Media Type:

Media Type	Tray 1	MP Tray	Tray 2	Automatic 2-Sided(Duplex) (HL-6050D/HL-6050DN)
Plain Paper	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Recycled Paper	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bond Paper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Thick Paper		Yes
Transparency	Yes *1	Yes *1	Yes *1
Labels		Yes *2
Envelopes		Yes
Card Stock		Yes

Note

*1) Up to 10 sheets, A4 or Letter
*2) A4 or Letter

Note

Paper weight;
Plain Paper: 60 gsm to 105 gsm (16 to 28 lb)
Bond Paper: Rough paper - 60 gsm to 161 gsm (16 to 43 lb)
Thick Paper: 105 gsm to 161 gsm (28 to 43 lb)

When you print on thick paper, labels or card stock, we recommend that you select the media type setting in the printer driver according to the paper weight.

Media Size and Number of sheets:

	Tray 1	MP Tray	Tray 2	Automatic 2-Sided(Duplex) (HL-6050D/ HL-6050DN)
Paper Size	A4, Letter, Legal, B5(ISO), A5, B6(ISO), A6, Executive, Folio	Width:69.9 to 215.9 mm (2.75 to 8.5 in.) Length:116 to 406.4 mm(4.57 to 16 in.)	A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), A5, B6 (ISO), A6, Executive, Folio	A4, Letter, Legal
Number of sheets	500 sheets (80 gsm or 20lb)	100 sheets (80 gsm or 20lb)	500 sheets (80 gsm or 20lb)	-