# 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
- Paper that cannot be used
- Non-recommended paper

- 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.

Useable 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 (29 lbs. to 110 lbs. cover)
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

- 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, 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.

| Trays 1 - 4 (Tray 2 - 4 when a Stand/500/2x500/3x500 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) | 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
Colour | Permitted | Permitted | Permitted | Permitted
Labels | - | - | Permitted | -
Glossy paper | - | - | Permitted | -
Transparency film | - | - | Permitted | -
Tab Paper | - | - | Permitted | -
Envelope | - | - | Permitted | -

*
  "Heavy paper 1" is heavy paper up to 220 g/m2 (110 lbs. index), and "Heavy paper 2" is heavy paper up to 256 g/m2 (140 lbs. index), "Heavy paper 3" is heavy paper up to 300 g/m2 (110 lbs. cover).

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 55 g/m2 (15 lbs.)
- Heavy paper as thick as 300 g/m2 (110 lbs. cover) 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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