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This chapter explains how to load paper in the machine's trays.

This section provides information that you should know before loading paper in the paper trays.
Be sure to read this section before loading paper.

The trays are identified by the names indicated below. For the sizes and types of paper that can be loaded in each tray, 
see the Safety Guide.

The tray numbers vary depending on the peripheral devices that are installed.

The explanations in this manual assume that a stand/2 x 500 sheet paper drawer and large capacity tray are installed.
If your machine has a stand/1 x 500 sheet paper drawer and a large capacity tray installed, substitute "Tray 4" wherever "Tray 5" 
appears in this manual.

Peripheral devices 
installed

The machine

Stand/1 x 500 
sheet paper 
drawer

Stand/2 x 500 sheet paper 
drawer

Large 
capacity tray

First tray

Second tray

First tray

Second tray

Stand/1 x 500 sheet paper 
drawer + Large capacity 
tray

Tray 1

Tray 2

Tray 3

–

–

Tray 4

Stand/2 x 500 sheet paper 
drawer + Large capacity 
tray

–

Tray 3

Tray 4

Tray 5

None installed

–

–

–

–

Tray 1
Tray 2

Tray 3 (when a stand/1 x 500 sheet 
paper drawer or a stand/2 x 500 
sheet paper drawer is installed)

Tray 4 (when a stand/2 x 500 sheet 
paper drawer is installed)

Bypass tray

Tray 5 (when a large capacity tray is installed)

Some original and paper sizes can be placed in either the vertical or the horizontal orientation. To differentiate between 
vertical and horizontal orientations, paper sizes in the horizontal orientation will be followed by an "R" (for example, A4R, 
B5R, 8-1/2" x 11"R, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R).
Sizes that can be placed only in the horizontal orientation (A3, B4, 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13") do not include 
"R" in their size indication.

Various types of paper are sold. This section separately explains the plain paper and the special media that can be used 
with the machine. For detailed information on the sizes and types of paper that can be loaded in each tray of the 
machine, see the specifications in the Safety Guide and "Paper Tray Settings" in the System Settings Guide.

• SHARP standard paper (see the Safety Guide for the specifications of (64 g/m

2

 (17 lbs.)) SHARP standard paper).

• Pain paper other than SHARP standard paper (60 g/m

2

 to 105 g/m

2

 (16 lbs. to 28 lbs.))

• Recycled paper, coloured paper and pre-punched paper must meet the same specifications as plain paper. 

Contact your dealer or nearest authorised service representative for advice on using these types of paper.

• Transparency film
• Heavy paper, label sheets, envelopes, glossy paper, tab paper, and other special media

Horizontal orientation
"R" is appended.

Vertical orientation
"R" is not appended.

Can be placed only in the 
horizontal orientation
"R" is not appended.

Useable paper

Remarks

Tray 1 to tray 5

Plain paper

See "More information on plain paper 
and special paper" below.

Bypass tray

Plain paper
Special paper

A4R

(8-1/2" x 11"R)

A4

(8-1/2" x 11")

A3

(11" x 17")

• Special media for inkjet printers (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 210 g/m

2

 (57 lbs.) or over

• Irregularly shaped paper
• Stapled paper
• Damp paper
• Curled paper
• Paper with a wave-like pattern due to moisture absorption

• Iron-on transfer paper
• Japanese paper
• The reverse side of paper already printed on by 

another printer or copier.

• Perforated paper

• Various types of plain paper and special media are sold. Some types cannot be used with the machine. Contact your 

dealer or nearest authorised service representative for advice on suitable paper.

• 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. Contact your dealer or nearest 
authorised service representative for advice on suitable paper.

• The use of non-recommended or prohibited 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 if printing can be performed properly.

A maximum of 500 sheets of paper from size A5R to size A3 (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R to 11" x 17") can be loaded in trays 1 and 2. 
A maximum of 500 sheets of paper from size B5R to size A3 (7-1/4" x 10-1/2"R to 11" x 17") can be loaded in trays 3 and 4.
For detailed information on the paper that can be loaded, see the specifications in the Safety Guide and "Paper Tray 
Settings" in the System Settings Guide.

Gently pull the tray out until it stops.

Before loading the paper, fan it well. If the paper is not fanned, 
multiple sheets may feed at once and cause a misfeed.

Insert the paper with the print side face up.
However, letterhead and pre-printed paper should be inserted 
with the print side face down.
The paper stack must not be higher than the indicator line (no 
more than 500 sheets).

If "Disabling of Duplex" is enabled in the system settings (administrator), insert letterhead and pre-printed paper with 
the print side face up.

Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine.

When loading paper, if you change the paper size from an inch size to an AB size, or from an AB size to an inch size, 
or if you change the paper type, be sure to change the paper type setting as explained in "Paper Tray Settings" in the 
System Settings Guide.

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

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