Recommended paper – Brother HL-5240 User Manual
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2. Printing Methods
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Legal size paper is not available in some regions outside the USA and Canada.
Recommended paper
To get the bset print quality, we suggest using paper that meets the conditions mentioned below.
Paper that is made for plain-paper copying
Paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
2
(20 to 24 lb)
Neutral paper. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper
Long-grain paper
Paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%
Recycled paper that meets DIN 19309 specifications
We recommend using “3M Transparency Film” when you print on transparencies.
CAUTION
DO NOT use ink jet paper because it may cause a paper jam or damage your printer.
Note
If you use paper that is not recommended, a paper jam or misfeed may occur in the printer.
Especially when paper that satisties the conditions mentioned above is not available in your country, we
recommend testing various papers before purchasing large quantities.
To help you choose which paper to use with this printer, see Important information for choosing your paper
on page 105.
Should you need further information on recommended paper, please contact local Brother office in your
country.
MP Tray
Tray 1
Tray 2, Tray 3
DX
Paper size
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), Executive,
A5, A6, B6 (ISO)
A4, Letter, Legal
B5 (ISO), Executive,
A5, B6 (ISO)
A4, Letter, Legal
Number of sheets
(80 g/m
2
/ 21 lb)
50 sheets
250 sheets
250 sheets