SHARP

IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PAPER

NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS

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

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

A3W, A3, B4, 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 *

 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

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)

Thin Paper

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

* If the paper that you normally use is Recycled, Pre-Punched, Pre-Printed, Letter Head, or Colour, set an appropriate paper weight in Web page – [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Paper Settings] → [Paper Tray Settings] → [Paper Weight].

  • 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.

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

Paper Type

Plain, Recycled, Colour, Letter Head, Pre-Printed, Punched

Paper Size

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 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, 8K, 16K, 16KR, Custom (X direction: 182 mm to 432 mm (7-1/4" to 17"), Y direction: 132 mm to 297 mm (5-1/4" to 11-5/8"))

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" 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.
Tray 1 Tray 2*1
Tray 3*2
Tray 4*2		 Bypass tray

Plain Paper 1*3

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Plain Paper 2*3

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Heavy Paper 1*4

-

Permitted

Permitted

Heavy Paper 2*4

-

Permitted

Permitted

Heavy Paper 3*4

-

-

Permitted

Thin Paper*5

-

-

Permitted

Pre-Printed

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Recycle Paper

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Letter Head

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Pre-Punched

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Colour

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Labels

-

-

Permitted

Glossy Paper

-

-

Permitted

Transparency

-

-

Permitted

Envelope*6

-

-

Permitted

*1 When a 500-sheet paper feed tray is installed.

*2 When 500-sheet paper feed tray and stand/2x500 sheet paper drawer are installed.

*3 "Plain Paper 1" is plain paper 60 to 89 g/m 2 (16 to 24 lbs. bond), "Plain Paper 2" is plain paper 90 to 105 g/m2 (24 to 28 lbs. bond).

*4 "Heavy Paper 1" is heavy paper up to 176 g/m 2 (65 lbs. cover), "Heavy Paper 2" is heavy paper up to 220 g/m2 (80 lbs. cover), and "Heavy Paper 3" is heavy paper up to 256 g/m2 (140 lbs. index).

*5 Thin paper of A6R size cannot be used.

*6 Some envelopes may not be usable due to the shape of the flap or the type of envelope. For envelopes that can be used, see "SPECIFICATIONS".

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

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.

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

(When 500-sheet paper feed tray and Stand/2x500 sheet paper drawer are installed)
For tray 2 - 4, select "AutoAB" or "AutoIn" in "Paper Size Set", the size of paper is automatically detected.

AutoAB

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, 8-1/2" x 13"

AutoIn (Auto-Inch)

11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 7-1/4" x 10-1/2"R

Paper that cannot be used

  • Tab paper
  • Emboss
  • 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 (13 lbs)
  • Heavy paper as thick as 257 g/m2 (140 lbs. index) 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
  • Perforated paper

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