Sharp DX B450P User Manual

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Components
Getting to Know Your Printer
Internal Components
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No.NameDescription
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 photosensitive drum to the paper. 
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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, all print data still in memory will be erased.
Available Printer Drivers 
Drivers are available for the following Microsoft Windows operating systems: Vista 32/64, XP 
32/64, Server 2003 32/64, Server 2008 32/64, NT 4, and 98. Drivers for the following Page 
Description Languages (PDLs) are available for each of the above operating systems:
• PostScript 3
•PCL5e
•PCL6 
The printer contains PCL5c, PCL6, and Adobe® PostScript® 3™ printer languages.
PPDs are provided for Mac OS X (10.2 - 10.5) on the installation CD.
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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 Catch 
Tray.
*These sizes are automatically sensed by the printer. If you want to use a size that is not auto 
sensed, you must select the size on the Operator Panel. See section “Paper Menu” on page 3-6.
Using paper that is not suitable for this printer might lead to paper jams or poor print 
quality. To make full use of the printer features, use only paper that is recommended in 
the recommended paper table.
Paper Sizes
Letter (8.5 x 11in)*
Legal (8.5 x 14in)*
Legal13 (8.5 x 13in)*
Executive (7.25 x 10.5in)*
Invoice (5.5 x 8.5in)
COM9 (3.875 x 8.875in)
COM10 (4.125 x 9.5in)
Monarch (3.875 x 7.5in)
A4 (210 x 297mm)*
A5 (148 x 210mm)*
A6 (105 x 148mm)
B5 (182 x 257mm)*
C5 (162 x 229mm)
DL (110 x 220mm)
Custom 
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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 
and cannot be duplexed or output to the Offset Catch Tray.
Insert paper in the tray so the side to be printed is facing up and the short edge of the paper goes 
into the printer first. On the Operator Panel, use the Paper>Media Size/Type Menu to set 
Auto-Sense OFF and then set Custom Size for the intended tray. Then use your application 
software printer driver to send data to be printed on the installed custom size paper. See section 
“Custom Size Paper” on page 4-14.When using the EWS, turn Auto-Sense OFF and press 
Submit to gain access to Custom Size settings.
Paper Types
The printer supports the following paper types
Paper TypesFuser ModeRestrictions
Plain (64-105 gsm DX-B350P) 
(68-105 gsm DX-B450P)Normal None
Transparency
Transparency No duplex
Half speed on DX-B450P
Pre-Punched
Normal None
Letter Head
Normal None
Color
Normal None
Pre-Printed
Normal None
Bond
Thick1 None
Labels
Thick1 No duplex
Cardstock
Thick2 No duplex
Postcard
Thick1 None
Envelope
Thick1 for DX-B350P
Thick3 for DX-B450PNo duplex
Half speed on DX-B450P
Thick 1 (106-159 gsm)
Thick1 None
Thick 2 (160-216 gsm)
Thick2 None
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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 because of the lower 
fuser temperature and slower paper speed in the printer.
The fuser temperature progression is 
DX-B350P:
 (Low) Transparency  Normal  Thick1  Thick2 (High)  and 
DX-B450P: 
(Low) Transparency  Thin  Thick3  Normal  Thick1  Thick2  (Low)
Printing Transparencies
Transparencies can be printed from all trays, but they can not be printed on two sides using the 
Duplex Module. Only use transparencies designed for laser printers so they can withstand the 
heat required for fusing. It is possible to damage your printer by using unsupported 
transparencies.
Loading transparencies into the trays:
1.Remove the tray from the printer.
2.Remove all paper from a tray before loading transparencies.
3.Fan the stack of new transparencies before putting them in the tray.
4.Insert the transparencies into the tray. 
Place the transparencies in the input tray with the side to be printed facing up. Do not fully 
load a tray with transparencies. The printer supports loading 100 transparencies or less in 
a tray. Handle them by the edges with both hands and avoid getting fingerprints and 
creases on them.
5.Adjust the paper guides to fit the transparencies. 
6.Insert the tray firmly into the printer.
7.Using the Operator Panel or EWS, select the Transparency Media Type and correct Media 
Size for the tray to be used.
Thick 3 DX-B450P only
Thick3 No duplex
Half Speed on DX-B450P
Not available on DX-B350P
Thin (64-67 gsm) DX-B450P only
Thin Not available on DX-B350P
Paper TypesFuser ModeRestrictions
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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 possible damage your printer. 
Loading envelopes into the trays:
1.Remove the tray from the printer.
2.Insert the envelopes into the tray. 
3.Adjust the paper guides to fit the envelopes. 
All sizes of envelopes go in all trays with the printing side up, “flap-side down”,  and the 
top of the envelopes toward the right side of the printer. 
Do not load more than 15 envelopes in Tray 1 or more than 80 in Trays 2 – 4.
4.Insert the tray firmly into the printer.
5.Using the Operator Panel or EWS, select the Envelope Media Type and correct Media 
Size for the tray to be used.
6.In the printer driver or the computer application program, select Envelope as the paper 
type you wish to use, and select the size and orientation of the image to be printed.
Printing Labels
Labels can be printed from any tray. Use labels that were designed for use in laser printers. See 
section “Available Paper” on page 2-9 for recommendations. 
Insert the labels into the tray and adjust the guides to fit the sheets. Place the side to be printed 
facing up and the top of the sheets to be fed into the printer first. Do not load more than 100 
label sheets in Tray 1 or more than 290 in Tray 2 – 4, and do not fill any tray above the fill line 
marked inside the tray.
Use the Operator Panel Paper>Media Size/Type Menu to select the Label Media Type and size 
for the tray in use. Then use your computer’s application software to print the labels. See 
section “Printing on Special Paper” on page 4-13 for further detail about using your computer 
to print labels.
Caution: Never use padded envelopes or those with windows or metal clasps. These 
can damage your printer.
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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 70 A4 V883
Berga Focus 80 A4 67393
Hammermill Tidal MP 75 Letter 16200-8
Boise Cascade 75 Letter P10X9001
Steinbeis Recycled 80 A4 3R91165
Wiggins Teape Conqueror 90 A4 CON90F
Xerox RX90 90 A4 3R91854
Envelope
COM10 Envelope, Action 75 COM10 43687
DL Envelope, Autofil 80 DL JB04122
C5 Envelope, Autofil 80 C5 JB1933
COM 9 Columbia  75 COM9 WEVCO115
Labels
30up Paper Label Label Letter 5160
Xerox 24up Paper Label Label A4 3R96178
Xerox 24 cut Label Label A4 3R97408
Transparency
Clear Transparency Transparency A4 V516
3M Transparency(CG3300) Transparency Letter CG3300 LT
Xerox Permanent Stripe Transparency Transparency Letter 3R2780
Xerox Paper Backed Transparency Transparency Letter 3R3028
Xerox Clear Transparency Transparency A4 3R96002
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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 3R11540
Xerox 4200 DP Bond 75 A4 3R2594
Xerox 4200 DP Bond 75 letter 3R2047
Cardstock.
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
Bond
Xerox Color Expressions 120 Letter 3R11540
Xerox 4200 DP Bond 75 A4 3R2594
Xerox 4200 DP Bond 75 letter 3R2047
Thin (DX-B450P)
EP_R 64 B5 V632
Paper TypePaper NameWei g h t  (g s m)Size Part Number
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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 may be melted by hot fusing temperatures
• Treated colored paper
• Paper using ink that will run at a temperature of 150 °C
• Heat sensitive paper
• Carbon paper
• Paper with staples, paper clips, ribbons, or tape
• Paper with rough surfaces such as pulp paper or fibrous paper
• If acid paper is used, the characters might appear fuzzy. Replace it with alkaline paper.
• Envelopes with windows or metal fasteners
• Labels which do not fully cover the adhesive backing
• Transparencies which are not designed for laser printers (i.e., inkjet transparencies)
• Paper that cannot be heated.
Loading Paper 
1.Place the paper tray on a flat surface. 
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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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