Recommended paper specifications – Brother HL-3170CDW User Manual
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Printing Methods
3
1
Paper capacity of the paper trays
1
1
Folio size is 8.5 in.
× 13 in. (215.9 mm x 330.2 mm).
Recommended paper specifications
1
The following paper specifications are appropriate for this machine.
Use plain paper that is suitable for laser/LED machines to make copies.
Use paper that is 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m
2
).
Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph value, and a moisture content of approx. 5%.
This machine can use recycled paper that meets DIN 19309 specifications.
(Before you put paper in this machine, see Important information for choosing your paper on page 194.)
Paper size
Paper types
No. of sheets
Paper Tray
(Tray 1)
Letter, A4, Legal, B5 (JIS),
Executive, A5,
A5 (Long Edge), A6, Folio
Plain paper, Thin paper and
Recycled paper
up to 250 sheets
20 lb (80 g/m
2
)
Manual feed slot
Width: 3.0 to 8.5 in.
(76.2 to 216 mm)
Length: 4.57 to 14 in.
(116 to 355.6 mm)
Plain paper, Thin paper,
Thick paper, Thicker paper,
Bond paper, Recycled paper,
Envelopes, Labels and
Glossy Paper
1 sheet
1 Envelope
Basis weight
20-24 lb (75-90 g/m
2
)
Thickness
80-110
μm
Roughness
Higher than 20 sec.
Stiffness
90-150 cm
3
/100
Grain direction
Long grain
Volume resistivity
10e
9
-10e
11
ohm
Surface resistivity
10e
9
-10e
12
ohm-cm
Filler
CaCO
3
(Neutral)
Ash content
Below 23 wt%
Brightness
Higher than 80%
Opacity
Higher than 85%