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.
  • Various type of paper are commercially available, some of which cannot be used on the machine.
    Before using any paper, consult the dealer or 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 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
  • Sharp standard paper
  • 21 lbs (80 g/m2). For paper specifications, see "SHARP STANDARD PAPER SPECIFICATIONS" in the "Quick Start Guide".
  • Non-Sharp standard plain paper
  • 16 lbs. to 28 lbs. (60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2)
Heavy paper 29 lbs. to 110 lbs. cover (106 g/m2 to 300 g/m2)
Thin paper 13 lbs. to 16 lbs. (55 g/m2 to 59 g/m2)
Recycled paper, colored paper and pre-punched paper must meet the same specifications as plain paper.
Before using any paper, consult the dealer or SHARP Service Department.
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 "Quick Start Guide" and "TRAY SETTINGS" in "Setting mode" "User's Manual".
  • Recycled paper, colored paper and pre-punched paper must meet the same specifications as plain paper.
    Before using any paper, consult the dealer or SHARP Service Department.
Trays 1 - 4 (Tray 2 - 4 when a Stand/1x500/2x500/3x500 sheet paper drawer is installed, Tray 2 when a Stand/500&2000 sheet paper drawer is installed) Tray 3 - 4 (Stand/500&2000 sheet paper drawer) Permitted Bypass Tray 5 (large capacity tray)
Plain Paper Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
Heavy paper 1* Permitted - Permitted -
Heavy paper 2* - - Permitted -
Heavy paper 3* - - Permitted -
Thin paper - - Permitted -
Pre-printed Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
Recycle Paper Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
Letter head Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
Pre-punched Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
Color Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
Labels - - Permitted -
Glossy paper - - Permitted -
Transparency film (S4BG68) - - Permitted -
Tab Paper - - Permitted -
Envelope - - Permitted -
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"Heavy paper 1" is heavy paper up to 110 lbs. index (220 g/m2), "Heavy paper 2" is heavy paper up to 140 lbs. index (256 g/m2), and "Heavy paper 3" is heavy paper up to 110 lbs. cover (300 g/m2).
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.
Tray In normal status With letter head or pre-printed paper set
Trays 1 - 4 Facing up Facing down
Bypass tray and tray 5: 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.
To set [Disabling of Duplex]:
In "Setting mode", select [System Settings]→[Device Control]→[Disabling of Duplex].
Paper that cannot be used
  • 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 110 lbs. cover (300 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 another printer or multifunction device.
  • Paper with a wave-like pattern due to moisture absorption
Non-recommended paper
  • Iron-on transfer paper
  • Japanese paper
  • Perforated paper
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