Sharp DX B450P User Manual

User’s Guide2-3
Components
Getting to Know Your Printer
Internal Components
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1 Paper Stop Raise this when printing on paper larger than A4/Letter size. 
2 Toner Cartridge Contains the toner and the photosensitive drum. 
3 Top Cover Open this when replacing the Toner Cartridge and removing jammed paper. 
4 Fuser Unit Fixes the toner on the paper. Do not touch this when using the printer as it is hot.
5 Transfer Roll Cartridge Transfers the toner image on the surface of the...

2-4User’s Guide
Turning the Printer On and Off
Getting to Know Your Printer
Turning the Printer On and Off
Turning the Printer On
1.Press the power switch to the  position to turn the power on.
Turning the Printer Off 
1.Make sure that the printer is not processing a print job. 
2.Press the power switch to the  position to turn the power off. 
Remember to turn off the printer at the end of the day or when the printer will not be used for an 
extended period of time.
NOTE:When the printer is turned off,...

User’s Guide2-5
Paper Usage
Getting to Know Your Printer
Paper Usage
This section describes available paper sizes, paper types, recommended papers, unusable paper, 
and which paper types and sizes can be used in which trays.
NOTE:GSM indicates the weight of a 1 m2 sheet of paper in grams per square meter.
Paper Sizes
The printer supports the following standard paper sizes. All standard sizes listed can be printed 
from all four input trays and output to the Standard Output Tray or the optional Offset...

2-6User’s Guide
Paper Usage
Getting to Know Your Printer
Custom Sizes
In addition to the standard sizes of paper you can use, you can also print on custom size paper 
from any tray. The custom size paper must meet the following guidelines.
• All Custom sizes must be fed short edge first.
• Paper smaller than 3 in by 5 in (76.2 mm by 127.0 mm) or larger than 8.5 in by 14 in 
(215.9 mm by 355.6 mm) cannot be printed.
• Paper smaller than 3.5 in by 5.5 in (88.9 mm by 139.7 mm) must be printed from Tray 1...

User’s Guide2-7
Paper Usage
Getting to Know Your Printer
You should set your printer Media Type to Thick1 or any of the other paper types that use 
Thick1 fuser mode for any paper that is from 106 gsm to 159 gsm. If your paper is 160 gsm to 
216 gsm, you should set your printer Media Type to Thick2 or Cardstock. If you do not get 
satisfactory results using Thick1 or Thick2 on some paper types with rough or uneven surfaces, 
it is possible you will get improved results using Thick3 on the DX-B450P...

2-8User’s Guide
Paper Usage
Getting to Know Your Printer
8.In the printer driver or the computer application program, select Transparency as the 
paper type you wish to use.
Printing Envelopes
Envelopes can be printed from all trays. There are 5 sizes of standard envelopes that can be 
used. They are COM10, COM9, C5, Monarch, and DL. All other envelope sizes must be 
specified as custom size. Only use envelopes designed for use in laser printers. The heat from 
the fuser can melt some adhesives and...

User’s Guide2-9
Paper Usage
Getting to Know Your Printer
Available Paper
The following table describes common brands of paper and other media that are supported for 
this printer. 
Paper TypePaper NameWei g h t  (g s m)Size Part Number
Plain, Pre-Punched, Letter, Color, Pre-Printed 
Xerox 4200DP 20lb 75 Letter 3R2047
Xerox RX80 Premier 80 A4 3R91720
Hammermill Photo White 105 Letter 10246-7
Hammermill Fore MP 90 Legal 10127-9
Multicopy Nymolla 100 A4 AMA157091
Xerox Premier80  80 A5 3R91832
FX Green100...

2-10User’s Guide
Paper Usage
Getting to Know Your Printer
3M Transparency(CG3300) A4 Transparency A4 CG3300 A4
Postcard
Xerox Postcard Premier TCF160 CUT 160 A6 3R91798A
Thick 1, Thick 2, and Thick 3
Xerox Premier200gsm 200 A4 3R93011
Oxford Index Card 200 3 by 5 40801
Xerox 65lb Cover Stock 176 Letter 3R3041
Springhill 110lb Index 203 Letter 15445
Xerox Premier160gsm(Premier TCF160) 160 A4 3R91798
Classic Crest Super Smooth 216 Letter NEE04631
Shiraoi 156 A4 DK245
Xerox Color Expressions 120 Letter...

User’s Guide2-11
Loading Paper
Getting to Know Your Printer
Unusable Paper
Using the following types of paper might cause paper jams, malfunctions or damage to the 
printer. Do not use these types of paper. 
• Full-color transparencies
• Paper that is too thick or thin
• Paper that has been printed on before (including color printing)
• Wrinkled, folded, or torn paper
•Wet paper
• Curled paper
• Paper with static electricity 
• Adhesive paper
• Postcards with pictures
• Paper with special coatings that...

2-12User’s Guide
Loading Paper
Getting to Know Your Printer
2.Remove the lid. 
3.If the base plate of the paper tray is raised, push it down. 
4.Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the desired paper size. 
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