What's the max weight of paper/card for my printer?

JohnB47

I have a Brother DCP-J4120DW printer and the specs don't say what the max paper or card weight is acceptable. It just refers to 80gm paper, glossy photo card and index card.

Any thoughts on how heavy I could go for? I'm hoping to print (through the rear A3 input tray) some family history charts and heavier grade would be good.

I've just looked at some supplies and 120g seems to be suggested as suitable for most inkjets. Would that be equivalent to photo or index card?

Ta.

Alderbank

Brother's recommended stock includes A3 260gsm

https://store.brother.co.uk/catalogs/brotheruk/devices/inkjet/dcpj/dcpj4120dw#specifications

260gsm is quite chunky. It is what some suppliers call 'super heavyweight'.

Neil_Jones

I usually find the bottom feeder printers (like that one) get more fussy the heavier the paper gets (and they decide they'll only grip "official" paper.. for whatever good that does). Its not a problem you get with a traditional rear loader as gravity helps in that regard.

JohnB47

OK, thanks guys.

Alderbank

IvanOpinion said:

Alderbank said:

Brother's recommended stock includes A3 260gsm
260gsm is quite chunky. It is what some suppliers call 'super heavyweight'.

'Chunky'!!!! that's almost a plank of wood

Perfect then for the OP to print his family tree!