Sharp AR-M455N - Manual (Page 55)

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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.)