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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
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)
• 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.
Set the weight of plain paper
In "Settings (administrator)", select [System Settings] → [Common Settings] → [Device Control] → [Plain Paper Compatibility
Settings].
Set the weight of the plain paper that is regularly used. Select from Plain Paper 1 or Plain Paper 2.
The weight of Plain Paper 1 is 60 to 89 g/m
2
(16 to 24 lbs bond). The weight of Plain Paper 2 is 90 to 105 g/m
2
(24 to 28 lbs
bond). Check the weight of the plain paper that you regularly use, and set accordingly.
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