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LOADING PAPER
2-11
2
■ Important points when using the
bypass tray
● Be sure to load A5 paper, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" paper,
and postcards as shown (1) horizontal loading in
the diagram below.
the diagram below.
(1):Horizontal loading
(2):Vertical loading
(2):Vertical loading
● When loading plain paper other than SHARP
standard paper, special media other than
postcards, SHARP-recommended transparency
film, or paper to be printed on the back, the
paper must be loaded one sheet at a time.
Loading more than one sheet at a time will cause
misfeeds.
postcards, SHARP-recommended transparency
film, or paper to be printed on the back, the
paper must be loaded one sheet at a time.
Loading more than one sheet at a time will cause
misfeeds.
● Before loading heavy paper, straighten any
curling in the paper.
● When adding paper, remove any paper
remaining in the tray, combine it with the paper to
be added, and reload as a single stack.
be added, and reload as a single stack.
● Do not use paper that has already been printed
on by a plain paper fax machine or a laser
printer. This may cause printed images to
become dirty.
printer. This may cause printed images to
become dirty.
● When printing on transparency film, be sure to
remove each sheet as it exits the machine.
Allowing sheets to stack in the output tray may
cause curling.
Allowing sheets to stack in the output tray may
cause curling.
● Use only Sharp-recommended transparency
film. Transparency film should be loaded in the
bypass tray with the label facing down and the
film oriented vertically. Smudging and a dirty
image may result if the film is placed with the
label facing up.
bypass tray with the label facing down and the
film oriented vertically. Smudging and a dirty
image may result if the film is placed with the
label facing up.
● When loading multiple sheets of transparency
film in the bypass tray, be sure to fan the sheets
several times before loading.
several times before loading.
● Use only tabbed sheets that are made of paper.
Tabbed sheets made of film or other material
cannot be used.
cannot be used.
(1)
(2)
Label facing down
LOADING PAPER
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Specifications of paper trays (Types and sizes of paper that
can be used in the trays)
can be used in the trays)
The specifications for the types and sizes of paper that can be loaded in the paper trays are shown below.
Tray No.
(tray name)
Applicable paper types
Applicable paper sizes
Paper weight
Tray 1
Plain paper (Refer to the next page
"More information on plain paper".)
"More information on plain paper".)
A4, 8-1/2" x 11"
60 to 105
g/m
2
(16 to 28 lbs.)
Tray 2
A4, 8-1/2" x 11"
Tray 3
Plain paper
(Refer to the next page "More
information on plain paper".)
(Refer to the next page "More
information on plain paper".)
• When "AUTO-AB" is selected in "Setting
the paper type and paper size" (page
2-14), the following paper sizes can be
automatically detected:
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 8-1/2" x 13"
2-14), the following paper sizes can be
automatically detected:
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 8-1/2" x 13"
• When "AUTO-INCH" is selected in "Setting the
paper type and paper size" (page 2-14), the
following paper sizes can be automatically detected:
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, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R
following paper sizes can be automatically detected:
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, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R
• Non-standard sizes
60 to 128
g/m
2
(16 to 34 lbs.)
Special paper
(Refer to the
next page "More
information on
special media
that can be
used".)
(Refer to the
next page "More
information on
special media
that can be
used".)
• Heavy paper
• Transparency
• Transparency
film
• Labels
• Tabbed paper
• Tabbed paper
• When "AUTO-AB" is selected in "Setting
the paper type and paper size" (page
2-14), the following paper sizes can be
automatically detected:
A4, A4R, B5, B5R (only A4 for tabbed paper)
2-14), the following paper sizes can be
automatically detected:
A4, A4R, B5, B5R (only A4 for tabbed paper)
• When "AUTO-INCH" is selected in "Setting the
paper type and paper size" (page 2-14), the
following paper sizes can be automatically detected:
8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R (only 8-1/2" x 11" for
tabbed paper)
following paper sizes can be automatically detected:
8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R (only 8-1/2" x 11" for
tabbed paper)
• Non-standard sizes smaller than A4 or
8-1/2" x 11"
• 40 sheets of transparency film can be loaded
• Tabbed paper can be used
• Tabbed paper can be used
See the remarks
for special papers
on the following
page.
for special papers
on the following
page.
Tray 4
Plain paper (Refer to the next
page "More information on plain
paper".)
page "More information on plain
paper".)
• When "AUTO-AB" is selected in "Setting
the paper type and paper size" (page
2-14), the following paper sizes can be
automatically detected:
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 8-1/2" x 13"
2-14), the following paper sizes can be
automatically detected:
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 8-1/2" x 13"
• When "AUTO-INCH" is selected in "Setting
the paper type and paper size" (page
2-14), the following paper sizes can be
automatically detected:
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
2-14), the following paper sizes can be
automatically detected:
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
• Non-standard sizes
60 to 128
g/m
2
(16 to 34 lbs.)
Bypass tray
Same as tray 3. Postcards can also be used.
However,
However,
• Up to 100 sheets of plain paper can be loaded.
• Up to 20 sheets of transparency film can be loaded.
• Up to 20 postcards can be loaded.
• Up to 20 sheets of transparency film can be loaded.
• Up to 20 postcards can be loaded.
The same paper as
tray 3, and also 52
to 59
tray 3, and also 52
to 59
g/m
2
(14 lbs.
to 15 lbs.) thin
paper can be used.
paper can be used.
Tray 5
(AR-LC6)
Same as tray 2.
Tray 5
(AR-LC7)
Plain paper (Refer to the next page
"More information on plain paper".)
"More information on plain paper".)
A3, B4, A4, A4R, 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R
8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R
60 to 105
g/m
2
(16 to 28 lbs.)
LOADING PAPER
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2
■ More information on plain paper
Incorrect feeding may result in poor toner fusing (the toner does not adhere to the paper well and can be rubbed
off), skewed feeding, misfeeds, or other failures.
off), skewed feeding, misfeeds, or other failures.
■ More information on special media that can be used
Incorrect feeding may result in poor toner fusing (the toner does not adhere to the paper well and can be rubbed
off), skewed feeding, misfeeds, or other failures.
off), skewed feeding, misfeeds, or other failures.
■ Paper that can be used for automatic two-sided printing
Paper used for automatic two-sided printing (paper that can be fed through the duplex module) must meet the
following conditions:
following conditions:
Paper type
:Plain paper as specified on page above.
Paper size
:Must be one of the following standard sizes: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R or A5R (11" x 17",
8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 7-1/4" x 10-1/2" or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R)
Paper weight :64 to 128
g/m
2
(16 to 34 lbs.)(special heavy papers indicated in the table above)
Paper in AB system
Paper in inch system
A5 to A3
5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 11" x 17"
Plain
paper
SHARP standard paper
(See page 2-22)
(See page 2-22)
64
g/m
2
(17 lbs.)
Restrictions on paper
other than SHARP
standard paper
other than SHARP
standard paper
60 to 105
g/m
2
or 16 to 28 lbs.
Recycled, coloured, pre-punched, pre-printed and letterhead papers must conform to the same conditions
as above.
as above.
Type
Remarks
Special
paper
paper
Heavy paper
• For A5 to A4 or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" to 8-1/2" x 11" sizes, heavy paper ranging
from 106 to 128
g/m
2
or 16 to 34 lbs. can be used.
• Other heavy papers
176
g/m
2
(65 lbs.) can be used.
200 to 205
g/m
2
(110 lbs.) can be used but only for A4, 8-1/2" x 11" paper
in the portrait orientation.
• For A5 or 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" paper, the orientation must be landscape.
Transparency film,
Tabbed paper
Tabbed paper
• Use SHARP recommended paper.
• Use only tabbed sheets that are made of paper. (Tabbed sheets made of
• Use only tabbed sheets that are made of paper. (Tabbed sheets made of
film or other material cannot be used.)
Postcards
• Japanese official postcards can be used.
NOTES
● Special papers (explained above) cannot be used for automatic two-sided printing. However, certain special
● Special papers (explained above) cannot be used for automatic two-sided printing. However, certain special
heavy papers (index paper, cover paper) can be used.
● Various types of plain paper and special paper are sold. Some of these cannot be used in the machine. Please
consult your retailer or your dealer when buying paper.
● The image quality and toner fusibility of special papers may change due to ambient conditions, operating
conditions, and paper characteristics, resulting in image quality inferior to that of SHARP standard paper.
LOADING PAPER
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Setting the paper type and paper size
Follow these steps to change the paper type setting when the paper type has been changed in a paper tray. For the
paper types that can be used in each tray, see page 2-12.
paper types that can be used in each tray, see page 2-12.
1
Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key.
The system setting
menu screen will
appear.
menu screen will
appear.
2
Touch the [PAPER TRAY SETTINGS] key.
The paper tray selection
screen will appear.
screen will appear.
3
Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key.
4
Display the setting screen of the desired
paper tray.
paper tray.
Touch the
key or
key to display the
setting screen of the desired paper tray.
5
Touch the [TYPE / SIZE] key.
6
Select the type of paper that was loaded in
the tray.
the tray.
Example: The paper type of tray 3 is selected
Touch the desired paper type to select it. The
paper size setting screen will appear.
paper size setting screen will appear.
7
Select the size of paper that was loaded in
the tray.
the tray.
Touch the appropriate keys (checkboxes).
NOTE
To automatically switch to a tray with the same size
and type of paper (if there is one) in the event that the
paper tray runs out of paper, display the last screen
with the
and type of paper (if there is one) in the event that the
paper tray runs out of paper, display the last screen
with the
key and select [AUTO TRAY
SWITCHING].
PY
JOB STATUS
SYSTEM
SETTINGS
PAPER TRAY
SETTINGS
ATA
ORWARD
RINT
PRINTER
CONDITION
TRAY SETTINGS
PAPER TRAY SETTINGS
1/8
PLAIN / A4
OK
PRINT
PAPER TRAY SETTINGS
TYPE / SIZE
SYSTEM SETTINGS
TRAY 1
FAX
I-FAX
COPY
DOC.
FILING
FIXED PAPER SIDE
DISABLE DUPLEX
DISABLE STAPLE
DISABLE PUNCH
NOTES
● Tabbed paper can only be used in tray 3, bypass
● Tabbed paper can only be used in tray 3, bypass
tray and the inserter.
● Heavy paper, label sheets, and transparency film
cannot be loaded in trays 1, 2, 4, and 5.
[AUTO-INCH] key
: Select when you have
loaded an inch-based size
of paper.
of paper.
[AUTO-AB] key
: Select when you have
loaded an AB size of paper.
[SIZE INPUT] key
: Select to directly enter a
paper size (see page 2-17).
[NON STANDARD SIZE] checkbox :
Select when you have
loaded a non-standard size
of paper (see page 2-17).
loaded a non-standard size
of paper (see page 2-17).
TYPE / SIZE
TRAY 3
PER TRAY SETTINGS
PRINT
COPY
I-FAX
DOC.
FILING
FAX
PLAIN / A4
CANCEL
1/2
PLAIN
RECYCLED
PRE-PRINTED
PRE-PUNCHED
LETTER HEAD
COLOUR
HEAVY PAPER
TAB PAPER
LABELS
TRANSPARENCY
TRAY 3 TYPE/SIZE SETTING
SELECT THE PAPER TYPE.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
1/2
11X17,8 X14,8 X11
8 X11R,7 X10 ,5 X8 R
8 X11R,7 X10 ,5 X8 R
1
/
2
1
/
2
1
/
2
1
/
2
1
/
4
1
/
2
1
/
2
A3,A4,A4R,A5R,B4,B5
B5R,216X330(8 X13)
B5R,216X330(8 X13)
1
/
2
TYPE
OK
PLAIN
TRAY3 TYPE/SIZE SETTING
SYSTEM SETTINGS
TYPE
AUTO-INCH
SIZE INPUT
AUTO-AB
SIZE
X420 Y297
NON STANDARD
SIZE
SIZE
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