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IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PAPER

NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS

When a large capacity tray is installed

When two large capacity trays are installed

THE DEFINITION OF "R" IN PAPER SIZE

To indicate the landscape setting, "R" is added to the end of the name of a paper size enabled for both landscape and portrait settings.

Paper that can be set either in
the portrait or landscape orientation		 Paper that can only be set in the landscape
orientation

8-1/2" x 11", A4, B5

SRA3, A3W, A3, B4, SRA4, 12" x 18", 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13"

Paper set in the landscape orientation

Paper set in the portrait orientation

Can be placed only in the landscape orientation

APPLICABLE PAPER TYPES

This section describes paper types that can be used and those that cannot be used.
All types of paper other than plain paper are referred to as special media.

Caution

  • Various types of paper are commercially available, some of which cannot be used on the machine. Before using any paper, consult the dealer or nearest authorised service representative.
  • The image quality and toner fusibility of paper may change due to ambient conditions, operating conditions, and paper characteristics, resulting in image quality inferior to that of Sharp standard paper. Before using any paper, consult the dealer or nearest authorised service representative.
  • The use of non-recommended or non-usable paper may result in skewed feeding, misfeeds, poor toner fusing (the toner does not adhere to the paper well and can be rubbed off), or machine failure.
  • The use of non-recommended paper may result in misfeeds or poor image quality. Before using non-recommended paper, check whether printing can be performed properly.

Useable paper

Specifications of plain paper, heavy paper and thin paper

Plain Paper *1

Plain Paper 1

60 g/m2 to 89 g/m 2 (16 lbs. bond to 24 lbs. bond)

Plain Paper 2

90 g/m2 to 105 g/m 2 (24 lbs. bond to 28 lbs. bond)

Heavy paper *2

Heavy paper 1

106 g/m2 to 176 g/m 2 (28 lbs. bond to 65 lbs. cover)

Heavy paper 2

177 g/m2 to 220 g/m 2 (65 lbs. cover to 80 lbs. cover)

Heavy paper 3

221 g/m2 to 256 g/m 2 (80 lbs. cover to 140 lbs. index)

Heavy paper 4

257 g/m2 to 300 g/m 2 (140 lbs. index to 110 lbs. cover)

Thin paper

55 g/m2 to 59 g/m 2 (13 lbs. bond to 16 lbs. bond)

*1 If the paper that you normally use is Recycled, Pre-Punched, Pre-Printed, Letter Head, Colour, or User Type 1 to 11, set an appropriate paper weight in “Settings” – [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Paper Settings] → [Paper Tray Settings] → [Paper Weight].

*2 Heavy paper of 301 g/m2 to 360 g/m2 (110 lbs. cover to 130 lbs. cover) can also be used in the bypass tray (on the machine) and the large capacity trays. When this paper type is used, specify the Paper Settings in the system settings.

  • The category of "Useable paper" is based on Sharp standard paper.
  • If non-recommended paper is used, print quality may be affected even if a paper type setting that accords with the above paper divisions is selected. In that case, try setting the paper type to a type that is slightly heavier or slightly lighter than normal. For more information, consult the dealer or nearest authorised service representative.
  • For paper specifications, see the specifications in the "Start Guide".
  • Recycled paper, coloured paper and pre-punched paper must meet the same specifications as plain paper. Before using any paper, consult the dealer or nearest authorised service representative.
  • If the paper that was output is significantly curled, remove the paper from the cassette, turn the paper over so it is face down, and resume use.
  • The use of dump or dry paper may result in poor transfer, fusing and paper feed. So store opened paper in a sealed plastic bag with a zipper.

Specifications of paper that can be used for two-sided printing

Paper Type

Plain, Recycled, Colour, Letter Head, Pre-Printed, Punched, Glossy Paper, Embossed, Heavy Paper (106 g/m2 (28 lbs. bond) to 360 g/m2 (130 lbs. cover))

Paper Size

SRA3, A3W, A3, B4, SRA4, A4, A4W, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 13" x 19", 12" x 18", 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13-1/2", 8-1/2" x 13-2/5", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R, 7-1/4" x 10-1/2", 9" x 12"

Types of paper that can be set in each tray

  • For detailed information on the sizes and types of paper that can be loaded into each tray of the machine, see " SPECIFICATIONS" and “ Paper Tray Settings".
  • Recycled paper, coloured paper and pre-punched paper must meet the same specifications as plain paper. Before using any paper, consult the dealer or nearest authorised service representative.
Tray 1/2 Tray 3 Tray 4 Bypass
tray		 Tray 5
Large
capacity
tray
(MX-LC12/
MX-LCX3 N)		 Large capacity trays Bypass tray
(for large
capacity
trays)		 Inserter
(Upper /
Lower)
Tray 5/7 Tray 6/8

Thin paper

-

-

-

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

-

Plain paper 1 (60 to 89 g/m2 (16 to 24 lbs bond))

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Plain paper 2 (90 to 105 g/m2 (24 to 28 lbs bond))

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Recycled paper

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Colour

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Letter head

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Pre-printed

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Pre-punched

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Heavy paper 1: 106 g/m2 to 176 g/m2 (28 lbs bond to 65 lbs cover)

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Heavy paper 2: 177 g/m2 to 220 g/m2 (65 lbs cover to 80 lbs cover)

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Heavy paper 3: 80 lbs cover to 140 lbs index (221 g/m2 to 256 g/m2)

-

Yes

 Yes

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

-

-

Heavy paper 4: 140 lbs index to 110 lbs cover (257 g/m2 to 300 g/m2)

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

-

-

Heavy paper: 301 g/m2 to 360 g/m2 (110 lbs cover to 130 lbs cover)

-

-

-

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

-

-

Embossed

-

-

Yes

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

-

-

Envelope

-

-

Yes
*

Yes

-

-

-

-

-

Tab paper

-

-

Yes

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

-

Transparency film

-

-

Yes

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

-

Labels

-

-

Yes

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

-

-

Glossy paper

-

-

-

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

-

-
Yes: Can be used
-: Cannot be used

* Tray 4 can only be loaded with Com9, Com10, and Monarch envelopes.

Setting orientation of the print side
The setting orientation varies for the print side of paper, depending on the tray used. For "Letter Head" and "Pre-Printed", set the paper in the reverse orientation.
Place with the print side facing the direction indicated below.

Tray In normal status With letter head or pre-printed paper set

Trays 1 - 4

Facing up

Facing down

Bypass, Tray 5, Tray 6, Tray 7, Tray 8

Facing down

Facing up
When [Disabling of Duplex] is set for "Letter Head" or "Pre-Printed", set the print side in the same orientation as for the ordinary operation.

Paper that cannot be used

  • Special media for an ink jet printer (fine paper, glossy paper, glossy film, etc.)
  • Carbon paper or thermal paper
  • Pasted paper
  • Paper with clips
  • Paper with fold marks
  • Torn paper
  • Oil-feed transparency film
  • Thin paper less than 55 g/m 2 (15 lbs)
  • Heavy paper as thick as 360 g/m2 (130 lbs. cover) over
  • Irregularly shaped paper
  • Stapled paper
  • Damp paper
  • Curled paper
  • Paper whose print side or reverse side has been already printed on by printer or multifunction device.
  • Paper with a wave-like pattern due to moisture absorption
  • Paper with creases
  • Paper with dust

Non-recommended paper

  • Iron-on transfer paper
  • Japanese paper
  • Perforated paper

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