Sharp AR-M455N Printer User Manual


 
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DUPLEX MODULE
If a duplex module is installed, printing onto both sides of paper can be performed.
Two types of duplex modules are available: duplex module/bypass tray and duplex module. The descriptions in this
manual are for the duplex module/bypass tray. For information on misfeed removal for these modules, see page
2-19.
Part names
Specifications
*
1
For paper size and paper weight for the bypass tray, see "Specifications of paper trays (types and sizes of
applicable papers for trays)" on page 2-3.
*
2
Duplex module/bypass tray only.
*
3
When the bypass tray extension is extended.
Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.
NOTES
Do not press down on the bypass tray or the exit tray.
The duplex module requires the installation of other peripheral devices in order to be functional and cannot be
installed together with some other devices. The table on page 8-4 shows the configurations which are
compatible.
Name Duplex module (AR-DU3) or Duplex module/bypass tray (AR-DU4)
Paper size (for duplex copy)*
1
11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2 "x 11"R, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" R,
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R
Paper weight (for duplex copy)*
1
16 to 28 lbs. or 60 to 105 g/m
2
Reference paper position Center
Bypass tray paper capacity*
2
100 sheets (8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size, 20 lbs. or 80 g/m
2
)
Dimensions
Duplex module: 4-17/32" (W) x 16-15/64" (D) x 16-25/64" (H) (115 mm
(W) x 412 mm (D) x 416 mm (H))
Duplex module/bypass tray*
3
: 17-49/64" (W) x 17-19/64" (D) x 16-25/64"
(H) (451 mm (W) x 439 mm (D) x 416 mm (H))
Weight
Duplex module: Approx. 11.1 lbs. (5 kg)
Duplex module/bypass tray: Approx. 16.6 lbs. (7.5 kg)
Name Exit tray (AR-TE3)
Paper output Print face down
Paper capacity 100 sheets (8-1/2" x 11" or A4 size, 20 lbs. or 80 g/m
2
)
Paper size Max. 11" x 17" or A3, Min. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R or A5R
Paper type and weight to be output
Plain paper, 16 to 28 lbs. or 60 to 105 g/m
2
Heavy paper, 29 to 110 lbs. or 106 to 205 g/m
2
Exit tray
The tray is extendable to support
large size paper. Extend the tray
when 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 13", A3 or B4 paper is
being used. For a duplex module
(not duplex module/bypass tray),
the exit tray is optional.
This tray can also be used for special
papers including transparency film.
(See next page and page 2-3.)
Bypass tray
Duplex module
Automatic copying on both sides of the
paper is possible.
NOTE
Automatic two-sided printing can
be done only onto plain paper.
Special papers cannot be used
for two-sided printing. (See page
2-4 for explanation on special
paper.)