Brother International HL 1850 Users Manual - English - Page 178

What Is Important When You Choose Paper to Use with This Printer ♦ Before You Purchase a Large Quantity of Paper Make sure that the paper is suitable for the printer. ♦ Paper for Plain Paper Copies Paper is divided by usage, such as paper for printing and paper for copying. The usage is usually shown on the paper's package. Check the package to see whether it is suitable for laser printers. You must use paper that is suitable for laser printers. ♦ Basis Weight The basis weight of the paper for general use varies in different countries. We recommend that you use paper that weighs 75 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.), although this printer is able to cope with thinner or thicker paper than these weights. Unit Europe USA g/m2 80 to 90 75 to 90 lb 20 to 24 ♦ Long Grain and Short Grain Though most plain paper for copying is long grain, some is short grain. We recommend that you use long grain paper for this printer. Short grain paper is too weak to be carried through the printer. A-8