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This chapter explains how to load paper in the machines trays.
IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PAPER
This section provides information that you should know before loading paper in the paper trays.
Be sure to read this section before loading paper.
NAMES AND LOCATIONS OF TRAYS
The trays are identified by the names indicated below. For the sizes and types of paper that can be loaded in each tray, 
see the Safety Guide.
Tray numbers
The tray numbers vary depending on the peripheral devices that are installed.
The...

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THE MEANING OF R IN PAPER SIZES
Some original and paper sizes can be placed in either the vertical or the horizontal orientation. To differentiate between 
vertical and horizontal or ientations, paper sizes in the hori zontal orientation will be followed  by an R (for example, A4R, 
B5R, 8-1/2 x 11R, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2R).
Sizes that can be placed only in the horizontal orientati on (A3, B4, 11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 13) do not include 
R in their size indication.
USEABLE PAPER
Various types of paper...

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Paper that cannot be used
• Special media for inkjet printers (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 210 g/m
2 (57 lbs.) or over
 Irregularly shaped paper
 Stapled paper
 Damp paper
 Curled paper

Paper with a wave-like pattern due to moisture absorption
Paper that is not recommended
 Iron-on transfer...

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TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAYS 1 TO 4
LOADING PAPER
A maximum of 500 sheets of paper from size A5R to size A3 (5-1/2 x 8-1/2R to 11 x 17) can be loaded in trays 1 and 2. 
A maximum of 500 sheets of paper from size B5R to size A3 (7-1/4 x 10-1/2R to 11 x 17) can be loaded in trays 3 and 4.
For detailed information on the paper that can be loaded, see the specifications in the Safety Guide and Paper Tray 
Settings in the System Settings Guide.
1
Pull out the paper tray.
Gently pull the tray out until it...

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CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE
1
Pull out the paper tray.
Gently pull the tray out until it stops.
If paper remains in the tray, remove it.
2
Adjust the guide plates A and B by 
squeezing their lock levers and sliding 
them to match the vertical and 
horizontal dimensions of the paper to be 
loaded.
The guide plates A and B are slidable. Slide each guide plate 
while squeezing its lock lever.
3
Fan the paper.
Before loading the paper, fan it well. If the paper is not fanned, 
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Set the paper size and paper type.
Be sure to change the paper size and paper type settings as 
explained in Paper Tray Settings in the System Settings 
Guide.
When the size of paper used in a tray is changed, the correct 
paper size setting must be selected. If the paper size setting is 
incorrect, the wrong size of paper will be selected when 
automatic paper selection operates, preventing printing or 
causing a misfeed or other problem.
Do not place heavy objects on the tray or press down on the...

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LOADING PAPER IN TRAY 5 (Large capacity 
tray)
The large capacity tray can hold up to 3500 sheets of A4, B5 or 8-1/2 x 11 size paper (80g/m2 (20 lbs.)).
The paper size of tray 5 can only be changed by a SHARP service technician.
For detailed information on the paper that can be loaded, see the specifications in the Safety Guide and Paper Tray 
Settings in the System Settings Guide.
1
Pull out tray 5.
Gently pull the tray out until it stops.
2
Fan the paper.
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When you change the type of paper loaded in tray 5, change the paper type setting in Paper Tray Settings in the system 
settings. See the System Settings Guide to change the paper type setting.
System Settings: Paper Tray Settings
Change these settings when you change the type of paper loaded in the tray.
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LOADING PAPER IN THE BYPASS TRAY
The bypass tray can be used to print and copy on plain paper, envelopes, label sheets, tab paper, and other special 
types of paper. Up to 100 sheets of paper can be loaded (up to 40 sheets of heavy paper) for continuous printing similar 
to the other trays.
For detailed information on the paper that can be loaded, see the specifications in the Safety Guide and Paper Tray 
Settings in the Syst em Settings Guide.
1
Open the bypass tray.
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Open the paper settings screen.
(1) Touch the [Job Detail Settings] key.
(2) Touch the [Paper Select] key.
5
Touch the paper type key of the bypass 
tray.
(A) Shows the size of paper loaded in the bypass tray.
(B) The currently selected paper type will be displayed.
6
Select the type of paper used in the 
bypass tray.
Select the paper type to be used.
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Set the paper size.
To use a paper size used in China on the MX-2300/2700 
series, touch the [8K], [16K], or  [16KR] key to select the paper...