Inkjet/Laser/Multi-purpose paper and source.

Carl,
I have the same unit. Mine scans ledger size. I installed the "Control Center 3" app from the Brother factory disk and perform my scans that way. You can configure the app to scan to different file formats, i.e. txt, pdf, etc.

As far as paper types, inkjet paper is more absorbent, laser jet paper has coatings to protect it from curling due to the heat of the laser printer, among other things.

I typically use 20# paper for everything except formal proposals. You can really feel a difference in the weight and flexibility.
Brightness makes a big difference. I use 94-96, whatever is on sale unless, again, a formal proposal, then I use the brightest I can find. In other words, I have a couple of different "stock" paper packs in my office which I can vary as needed. I burn through the 20#/94 brightness the most.

I have corporate accounts to the standard "office supply" stores. They e-mail me discount deals almost everyday, really...almost every day. They include discounts on paper purchases, by the ream, and can even deliver.

Carl, I have the Brother MFC-J6510DW. I can scan ledger size, but I had to monkey around with the settings in the "Control Center 4" software in order to do so.

Here's what I found: Open Control Center and pick the "Configuration" button in the upper right. Then pick "Button Settings", "Scan", and "File". Change the Document Size to Ledger and click ok.

At first, I tried changing the scan paper size in other setting menus, but they wouldn't "stick", it always defaulted to letter. Using the Button settings was the only one that worked.

Hope if works for you, too.

I was recently told not to buy the cheaper paper for use in an inkjet printer. Even though it costs less, it also causes you to use more ink. In the long run you will save money on ink cartridges by using the paper specifically designed for ink jet printers and save overall.

What Target said...

Carl,
I failed to detail the scan settings, but it is the same in CC3.
You can right click on the preset buttons, top pick starts "ControlCenter configuration" and set your preferences that way and they should stick.

> Carl,
> I have the same unit. Mine scans ledger size. I installed the "Control Center 3" app from the Brother factory disk and perform my scans that way. You can configure the app to scan to different file formats, i.e. txt, pdf, etc.

I simply cannot get it to scan ledger. I've toggled everything, reset the unit, rebooted the PC driving it. Nothing. Blah.

> As far as paper types, inkjet paper is more absorbent, laser jet paper has coatings to protect it from curling due to the heat of the laser printer, among other things.
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> I typically use 20# paper for everything except formal proposals. You can really feel a difference in the weight and flexibility.
> Brightness makes a big difference. I use 94-96, whatever is on sale unless, again, a formal proposal, then I use the brightest I can find. In other words, I have a couple of different "stock" paper packs in my office which I can vary as needed. I burn through the 20#/94 brightness the most.
>
> I have corporate accounts to the standard "office supply" stores. They e-mail me discount deals almost everyday, really...almost every day. They include discounts on paper purchases, by the ream, and can even deliver.

I just use the heavier paper for everything, but plats especially. I hate having to switch paper in and out of the bins.

> Carl, I have the Brother MFC-J6510DW. I can scan ledger size, but I had to monkey around with the settings in the "Control Center 4" software in order to do so.
>
> Here's what I found: Open Control Center and pick the "Configuration" button in the upper right. Then pick "Button Settings", "Scan", and "File". Change the Document Size to Ledger and click ok.
>
> At first, I tried changing the scan paper size in other setting menus, but they wouldn't "stick", it always defaulted to letter. Using the Button settings was the only one that worked.
>
> Hope if works for you, too.

I just can't get it to scan ledger docs. It simply won't do it.

Sure you will get the cleanest and clearest print using the correct paper, BUT unless you change the paper type someplace in the settings, the printer DOES NOT know what is in the supply tray, so I don't see using more or less ink by simply changing the paper available in the tray, the ink head just sprays a certain amount of ink based on the quality settings and what YOU tell it the paper type will be. Sure it may not look as good, BUT for in house copies, it will probably work OK and the paper cost will be less and the ink usage should be the same.

In a former life I took a course of study in Office Machine Technology at the local community college that resulted in an AS degree, I then serviced Canon copiers for two years. A lot of copy quality issues are due to the quality of toners/ink and paper, along with humidity and how you store the products.

SHG

THANK YOU BRYAN NEWSOME!!!

I haven't quite got my paper purchasing figured out yet, but I got my ledger size scanning situation on my Brother figured out thanks to Bryan Newsome. Nice little talk too. Thanks again

Carl

Great printer, I've had one for several years

I use Laser Print 24lb paper from Quill. Beware their packaging is terrible so don't order too much at at time. The box usually explodes before it gets to me.

Look thru the scan menu and there is a selection for paper size and quality of scan similar to the copy menu.

0.02

HP Multipurpose is a good quality paper that seems to be good for printing with an Inkjet Printer.

THANK YOU BRYAN NEWSOME!!!

You are more than welcome, sir.
'Sorry I got a little long winded. I tend to talk a bit.

I bought refillable cartridges about 2 years ago and ink. Havn't bought ink carts since.