Sharp Mx M453n Owners Manual

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TRAY SETTINGS FOR TRAY 1 TO 4
LOADING PAPER AND CHANGING THE PAPER SIZE
A maximum of 500 sheets of paper from size A5R to A3 (5-1/2 x 8-1/2R to size 11 x 17) can be loaded in trays 1 and 2. 
A maximum of 500 sheets of paper from size B5R to A3 (7-1/4 x 10-1/2R to size 11 x 17) can be loaded in trays 3 and 4.
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Pull out the paper tray.
Gently pull the tray out until it stops.
To load paper, go to step 3. To load a different size of paper, go 
to the next step.
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Gently push the paper tray into the 
machine.
Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine.
If you loaded a different type or size of paper than was loaded previously, be sure to change the Paper Tray Settings 
in the system settings. If these settings are not configured correctly, automatic paper selection will not operate 
correctly and printing may take place on the wrong size or type of paper, or a misfeed may occur.
Do not place heavy objects on the tray...

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TRAY SETTINGS OF TRAY 5 (LARGE 
CAPACITY TRAY)
LOADING PAPER
The large capacity tray can hold up to 3500 sheets of A4 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. If you need to change the paper size, 
consult your dealer or nearest authorised service representative.
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Pull out the paper tray.
Gently pull the tray out until it stops.
2
Fan the paper.
Fan the paper well before loading it. If...

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Gently push the paper tray into the 
machine.
Push the tray firmly all the way into the machine.
If you loaded a different type of paper than was loaded previously, be sure to change the paper type setting in Paper 
Tray Settings in the system settings.
Do not place heavy objects on the tray or press down on the tray.
System Settings: Paper Tray Settings (page 7-13)
Change these settings if you have loaded a different type of paper in the tray. 

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LOADING PAPER IN THE BYPASS TRAY
The bypass tray can be used to print on plain paper, envelopes, label sheets, tab paper, and other special media. Up to 
100 sheets of paper can be loaded (up to 40 sheets of heavy paper) for continuous printing similar to the other trays.
1
Open the bypass tray.
When loading paper larger than A4R or 8-1/2 x 11R, be sure 
to pull out the bypass tray extension. Pull the bypass tray 
extension all the way out. If the bypass tray...

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IMPORTANT POINTS WHEN USING THE BYPASS TRAY
 When using plain paper other than SHARP standard paper or special media other than SHARP-recommended 
transparency film, or when printing on the reverse side of previously used paper, the paper must be loaded one sheet 
at a time. Loading more than one sheet at a time will cause misfeeds.
 Before loading paper, straighten any curling in the paper.
 When adding paper, remove any paper remaining in the bypass tray, combine...

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When inserting envelopes in the bypass tray, place them aligned to the left side in the orientation shown below.
Only the front side of envelopes can be printed on. Be sure to place the front side face down.
Important points when using envelopes
 Do not use the following envelopes:
Envelopes with metal clasps, plastic hooks, or ribbon hooks; envelopes closed with string, envelopes with windows or 
backing, envelopes with an uneven front surface due...

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Fusing unit pressure adjusting levers
In some cases damage to the envelopes or smudging may occur even if envelopes within the specifications are used. 
This problem may be alleviated by shifting the fusing unit pressure adjusting levers from their normal pressure position 
to the lower pressure position. Follow the procedure on the this page.
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Pull out the right side cover.
While pushing up the open/close lever on the right side cover, 
gently open the cover.
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This section explains how to place originals in the automatic document feeder and on the document glass.
PLACING THE ORIGINAL
PLACING ORIGINALS IN THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT 
FEEDER
This section explains how to place originals in the automatic document feeder.
Allowed original sizes
When the original is a non-standard size, see the appropriate explanation below for the mode you are using.
☞2. COPIER SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE (page 2-27)
☞4. FACSIMILE IMAGE SETTINGS...

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Make sure an original does not remain 
on the document glass.
Open the automatic document feeder, make sure that an 
original is not on the document glass, and then gently close the 
automatic document feeder.
2
Adjust the original guides to the size of 
the originals.
3
Place the original.
Make sure the edges of the originals are even.
Insert the originals face up all the way into the document feeder 
tray.
Insert a number of originals that does not exceed the...