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IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PAPER

NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS

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 SHARP Service Department.
  • 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 SHARP Service Department.
  • 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

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

Plain Paper 2

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

Heavy Paper

Heavy Paper 1

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

Heavy Paper 2

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

Thin Paper

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

* If the paper that you normally use is Recycled, Pre-Punched, Pre-Printed, Letter Head, Color, or User Type 1 to 7, set an appropriate paper weight in "Settings" – [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 SHARP Service Department.
  • For paper specifications, see the specifications in the "Start Guide".
  • Recycled paper, colored paper and pre-punched paper must meet the same specifications as plain paper. Before using any paper, consult the dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department.
  • 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.

Paper that can be used for the fax function

8-1/2” x 14”, 8-1/2” x 13-2/5”, 8-1/2” x 13”, 8-1/2” x 11”, 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, A4

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

Paper Type

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

Paper Size

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", 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", A4, B5, A5, 16K

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" and " Paper Tray Settings".
  • Recycled paper, colored paper and pre-punched paper must meet the same specifications as plain paper. Before using any paper, consult the dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department.
Tray 1 Tray 2*1
Tray 3*2
Tray 4*3		 Bypass tray

Plain Paper 1*4

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Plain Paper 2*4

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Heavy Paper 1*5

-

Permitted

Permitted

Heavy Paper 2*5

-

Permitted

Permitted

Thin Paper

-

Permitted

Permitted

Pre-Printed

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Recycle Paper

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted
Letter Head

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Pre-Punched

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Color

Permitted

Permitted

Permitted

Labels

-

-

Permitted

Glossy Paper

-

-

Permitted

Transparency

-

-

Permitted

Envelope*6

Permitted

-

Permitted

*1 when a 600-sheet paper feed unit is installed

*2 when two 600-sheet paper feed units are installed

*3 when three 600-sheet paper feed units are installed

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

*5 "Heavy Paper 1" is heavy paper up to 65 lbs. cover (176 g/m2), "Heavy Paper 2" is heavy paper up to 80 lbs. cover (220g/m2).

*6 For envelopes that can be used, see " Paper Tray Settings".

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.

Paper that cannot be used

  • Embossed
  • Tab paper
  • 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 15 lbs (55 g/m2)
  • Heavy paper as thick as 80 lbs. cover (220 g/m2) 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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