Sharp
MX-6500N/7500N Media Guide
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The proper usage of paper type in the print drivers or from the MFP is critical to achieving optimal print or
copy results. Please use the charts below to help guide you in selecting the proper paper settings for your
specific needs.
Standard Paper Settings
Standard paper settings are provided for quick access to commonly used paper types. Please refer to
the chart below for a selection of standard papers to choose from and a matrix of settings utilized when
selecting these paper types.
MEDIA GUIDE
PROPER PAPER SETTINGS
Chart 1 (Standard Paper Settings Matrix)
PaPeR TyPe
WeiGhT
FiNiSh
Coated (Gloss) Coated (Matte)
embossed
Thin Paper
55-59
No
No
No
Plain Paper
60-105
No
No
No
Recycled Paper
60-105
No
No
No
Color Paper
60-105
No
No
No
Letter Head
60-105
No
No
No
Pre Printed
60-105
No
No
No
Pre Punched
60-105
No
No
No
Heavy Paper 1 106 - 176g/m
2
106-176
No
No
No
Heavy Paper 2 177 - 220g/m
2
177-220
No
No
No
Heavy Paper 3 221 - 256g/m
2
221-256
No
No
No
Heavy Paper 4 257 - 300g/m
2
257-300
No
No
No
Embossed Paper
1
118
No
No
Linen
Tab Paper
106-176
No
No
No
OHP Transparency
2
-
No
No
No
Labels
3
-
No
No
No
Glossy Paper
4
148
100 lb. Text
100 lb. Text
No
(1) Embossed paper settings are based on NEENAH
®
Classic
®
Linen Solar White (80 lb. Book) paper.
(2) OHP Transparency settings are based on 3M™ OHP Monochrome Laser Printer PP2500 transparencies.
(3) Label settings are based on Avery
®
White Mailing Labels (2" x 4") #5963 labels.
(4) Glossy paper settings are based on NewPage Futura Laser Dull 100 Text (100 lb. Book) paper.
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