LOADING PAPER INTO THE BYPASS TRAY

Load paper up to 7-1/4" x 10-1/2" (A5) size in landscape orientation.

To print on tab paper, load tab paper into the bypass tray with the print side facing down.

When inserting envelopes in the bypass tray, place them aligned to the left side in the orientation shown below.
Only the front side of envelopes can be printed or copied on. Place the front side facing down.
Fold the flap and make a sharp crease at the fold.

When placing DL

Important points when using envelopes

• Do not print the rear surface (the side with adhesive) of the envelope. This may result in misfeeds or poor print quality.
• Restrictions apply to some types of envelopes. For more information, consult a qualified service technician.
• Some operating environments may cause creasing, smudging, misfeeds, poor toner fusing, or machine failure.
• When placing multiple envelopes, they may not be fed if the print surface not being flat, instead being fed on an angle.
• Feeding of thick envelopes may not be possible.
• Envelopes with low surface smoothness may not be able to be fed.
• Do not use the following envelopes:
• Those with a string for closing
• Those with a metal piece, a plastic hook or a ribbon hook
• Those with a lining
• Those with an uneven surface, finished with titling or emboss
• Lined envelopes and other items that use adhesives or other composites for sealing may have this substance melt because of heat from the fusing unit.
• Hand-made envelopes
• Those containing air inside
• Those with wrinkles, bending marks, cuts, or other damage.
• Envelopes whose surface has deteriorated or whose shape has been deformed due to long-term storage or moisture absorption cannot be used.
• Those with four or more layers of lamination cannot be fed.
• Those with a window
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• Envelopes with the corner gluing position on the back not aligned with the corner edge cannot be used as it may cause creasing.
• Print quality is not guaranteed in the area 13/32" (10 mm) around the edges of the envelope.
• Print quality is not guaranteed on parts of envelopes where there is a large step-like change of thickness, such as on four-layer parts or parts less than three layers.
• In the case of landscape envelopes, make sure that flaps are not in the range where the bypass feed roller moves on.
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• Press envelopes to bleed air inside, and press creases on all 4 sides well before setting. In addition, when envelopes are warped or bent, straighten them using hard objects such as pencil or ruler before setting.
• Align on a flat surface
• Some envelopes may not be usable due to the shape of the flap or the type of envelope.

Important points when using embossed paper/label sheets

• The effect of asperity surfaces of embossed paper may affect the print quality depending on the type of embossed paper. For more information, consult the dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department.
• Some labels may have to be loaded into the bypass tray in the specified orientation. Follow such instructions. If a form is already printed on the labels, and the print images and the preprinted form do not line up, adjust the application or printer driver settings to rotate the print images.
• Do not use the following types of label sheets.
• Label sheets without an adhesive copy or label copy
• Label sheets with adhesive exposed
• Label sheets with a specified feeding direction that is not supported by the machine
• A label sheet that has already been fed or has some labels removed
• Label sheets consisting of multiple sheets
• Label sheets that do not support laser printing
• Label sheets that cannot withstand heat
• Label sheets that have perforations in the backing paper
• Label sheets with slits in the backing paper
• Non-standard label sheets
• Label sheets with adhesive that has deteriorated due to prolonged storage or otherwise
• Label sheets with cutouts that expose the backing paper
• Curled or otherwise deformed label sheets
• Torn or creased label sheets
• Label sheets consisting of three sheets or more.

Open the bypass tray.

When loading paper larger than 8-1/2" x 11"R or A4R, pull out the extension guide.
Pull the extension guide all the way out.

Caution

Do not place heavy objects on the bypass tray or press down on the tray.

Load the paper with the print side facing down.

Insert the paper along the bypass tray guides all the way into the bypass tray until it stops slowly. Inserting the paper with excessive force may cause the leading edge to fold back. Inserting the paper too loosely may cause skewed feeding or misfeeds.
The paper must not exceed the maximum number of sheets and must not be higher than the indicator line.

Set the bypass tray guides correctly to the width of the paper.

Adjust the bypass tray guides so that they slightly contact the loaded paper.

For "Letter Head" and "Pre-Printed", set the paper with the print side up. However, when [Disabling of Duplex] is enabled, set the print side in the same orientation as in the regular mode (facing down).

• Do not forcefully push in paper that you are loading. This may cause misfeeds.
• If the bypass tray guides are set wider than the paper, move the bypass tray guides in until they correctly fit the width of the paper. If the bypass guides are set too wide, the paper may skew or be creased.
• How to close the bypass tray
Remove any paper remaining in the bypass tray. When the extension guide is pulled, push the extension guide into the bypass tray and then close the bypass tray.

The steps for attaching the optional long paper feeding tray to the bypass tray are explained below.

Extend the auxiliary guide of the long paper feeding tray.

Pull out the extension guide of the bypass tray.

Attach the long paper feeding tray onto the extension guide of the bypass tray.

Replace the extension guide of the bypass tray.