# APPLICABLE PAPER TYPES

## Overview

This section describes paper types that can be used and those that cannot be used. It also explains about the print side when loading paper into the paper tray.
Heavy paper, thin paper, and other types of paper except 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 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 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.

### Usable paper

###### Specifications of plain paper, heavy paper and thin paper

Plain paper | Sharp standard paper 80 g/m2 (21 lbs.). For paper specifications, see "SHARP STANDARD PAPER SPECIFICATIONS" in the "Quick Start Guide". Non-Sharp standard plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 lbs. to 28 lbs.)
Heavy paper | 106 g/m2 to 300 g/m2 (28 lbs. to 79 lbs.)
Thin paper | 55 g/m2 to 59 g/m2 (13 lbs. to 16 lbs.)

Recycled paper, coloured paper and pre-punched paper must meet the same specifications as plain paper.
Before using any paper, consult the dealer or authorised service representative.

###### Types of paper that can be set in each tray

| TRAY 1/2 | Tray 3 | Tray 4 | Bypass - Tray | Tray 5 Large capacity tray (MX-LC12 / MX-LCX3 N) | LARGE CAPACITY TRAYS | Bypass tray (for large capacity trays) | Inserter (Upper / Lower)
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Tray 5/7 | Tray 6/8
Thin paper | - | - | - | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | -
Plain paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
Recycled paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
Colour | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
Letter head | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
Pre-printed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
Pre-punched | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
Heavy paper 1: 106 g/m2 to 176 g/m2 (28 lbs. to 46 lbs.) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
Heavy paper 2: 177 g/m2 to 220 g/m2 (47 lbs. to 58 lbs.) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes
Heavy paper 3: 221 g/m2 to 256 g/m2 (59 lbs. to 68 lbs.) | - | - | - | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | - | -
Heavy paper 4: 257 g/m2 to 300 g/m2 (69 lbs. to 79 lbs.) | - | - | - | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | - | -
Embossed | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | - | -
Tab paper | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | -
Transparency film | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | -
Labels | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | - | -
Glossy paper | - | - | - | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | - | -
Envelope | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | Yes | -

Yes: Can be used
-: Cannot be used
For detailed information on the sizes and types of paper that can be loaded into each tray of the machine, see "MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS/COPY SPECIFICATIONS" and "PAPER TRAY SETTINGS" in "Setting mode" in the "Quick 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 authorised service representative.

###### Setting orientation of the print side

The setting orientation varies for the print side of paper, depending on the tray used.

Tray | In normal status | With letter head or pre-printed paper set
--- | --- | ---
Trays 1 - 4 | Facing up | Facing down
Bypass tray , tray 5, tray 6, tray7, tray8 | 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 (administrator), 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 55 g/m2 (13 lbs.) Heavy paper as thick as 301 g/m2 (80 lbs.) or more 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

Back to top