What kind of paper should I avoid to make my Brother printer well maintained? For your Brother printer, the kind of paper hat you should avoid are:: 1.Highly textured paper. 2. Smooth or shiny paper. 3. Paper that is coated or has a chemical finish. 4. Damaged, wrinkled or refolded paper. 5. Paper exceeding the recommended weight specified in this manual. 6. Paper with tabs and staples. 7. Letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermograph. 8. Multipart or carbonless paper.