Operation Manual, User's Manual

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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE►LOADING PAPER
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.
Useable paper
Specifications of plain paper, heavy paper and thin paper
* If the paper that you normally use is Recycled, Pre-Punched, Pre-Printed, Letter Head, Colour, or User Type 1 to 7, set an
appropriate paper weight in “Settings” – [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Paper Settings] → [Paper Tray Settings] →
[Paper Weight].
Paper that can be used for the fax function
A5, A5R, B5, B5R, 8-1/2"x11", 8-1/2"x11"R, A4, A4R, 8-1/2"x13", 8-1/2"x13-2/5", 8-1/2"x13-1/2", B4, A3
Specifications of paper that can be used for two-sided printing
• 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 authorised service representative.
• 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 authorised service representative.
• 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.
Plain Paper*
Plain Paper 1 60 g/m
2
to 89 g/m
2
(16 lbs. bond to 24 lbs. bond)
Plain Paper 2 90 g/m
2
to 105 g/m
2
(24 lbs. bond to 28 lbs. bond)
Heavy paper
Heavy paper 1 106 g/m
2
to 176 g/m
2
(28 lbs. bond to 65 lbs. cover)
Heavy paper 2 177 g/m
2
to 220 g/m
2
(65 lbs. cover to 80 lbs. cover)
Heavy paper 3 221 g/m
2
to 256 g/m
2
(80 lbs. cover to 140 lbs. index)
Heavy paper 4 257 g/m
2
to 300 g/m
2
(140 lbs. index to 110 lbs. cover)
Thin paper 55 g/m
2
to 59 g/m
2
(13 lbs to 16 lbs)
• 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 details, consult your dealer or nearest authorised service representative.
• For paper specifications, see the specifications in the "Start Guide".
• Recycled paper, coloured paper and pre-punched paper must meet the same specifications as plain paper.
Before using any paper, consult the dealer or nearest authorised service representative.
• 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 Type Plain, Recycled, Colour, Letter Head, Pre-Printed, Punched,
Heavy Paper (106 g/m
2
(28 lbs. bond) to 256 g/m
2
(140 lbs. index))
Paper Size A3W, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 12" x 18", 11" x 17", 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", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R