USEABLE PAPER
Various types of paper are sold. This section explains what plain paper and what special media can be used with the 
machine. For detailed information on the sizes and types of paper that can be loaded in each tray of the machine, see 
the specifications in the Start Guide and "Paper Tray Settings" (page 7-13) in "7. SYSTEM SETTINGS".
Plain paper, special media
Plain paper that can be used
• SHARP standard plain paper (21 lbs. (80 g/m
2
)). For paper specifications, see the specifications in the Start Guide.
• Pain paper other than SHARP standard paper (16 lbs. to 28 lbs. (60 g/m
2
 to 105 g/m
2
))
Recycled paper, colored paper and pre-punched paper must meet the same specifications as plain paper. Contact 
your dealer or nearest SHARP Service Department for advice on using these types of paper.
Types of paper that can be used in each tray
The following types of paper can be loaded in each tray.
*1
Heavy Paper 1: 28 lbs. bond to 80 lbs. cover (106 g/m
2
 to 220 g/m
2
) heavy paper
*2
Heavy Paper 2: 80 lbs. cover to 140 lbs. index (221 g/m
2
 to 256 g/m
2
) heavy paper
*3
Heavy Paper 3: 140 lbs. index to 110 lbs. cover (257 g/m
2
 to 300 g/m
2
) heavy paper
*4 Thin paper from 13 lbs. bond to 16 lbs. bond (55 g/m
2
 to 59 g/m
2
) can be used.
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
Tray 5 (large capacity 
tray)
Plain Paper Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
Heavy paper 1*
1
Permitted – Permitted –
Heavy paper 2
*2
– – Permitted –
Heavy paper 3
*3
– – Permitted –
Thin paper
*4
– – 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 – – Permitted –
Tab Paper – – Permitted –
Envelope – – Permitted –