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Using Special Media

Loading capacities for Epson special media
Storing Epson Photo Paper

You can achieve good results with most types of plain bond paper. However, coated paper and glossy film provide superior printouts because they absorb less ink.

Epson provides special media that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet printers. Epson recommends using media distributed by Epson to ensure high-quality results.

When loading special media distributed by Epson, read the instruction sheets packed with the media first and keep the following points in mind.

Caution:
Cleaning sheets packaged with Epson special media should not be used with this printer. The cleaning function performed by these sheets is not necessary with this type of printer, and the sheets could jam in the printer.

Note:
  • Load the media into the sheet feeder printable side up. See the instruction sheets packed with the media to determine which side is the printable side. Some types of media have cut corners to help identify the correct loading direction.

  • If you extend the printable area by selecting Minimize Margins as the Printable Area setting in the printer software, the cut corner on special paper may mar your printout.
  • Make sure that the paper stack fits under the arrow mark on the side of the left edge guide.
  • Make sure that the paper is loaded under the tabs inside the edge guides.
  • If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may cause ink to smear on your printout.

Loading capacities for Epson special media

Refer to the chart below to find the loading capacities for Epson special media.

Media type

Loading capacity

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

A4, Letter:
Up to 30 sheets

Legal:
Up to 10 sheets

Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

Up to 30 cards
Always place the included support sheet* under the cards.

Ink Jet Transparencies

Up to 10 sheets

Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

One sheet at a time

Photo Paper

4 x 6 inch Photo Paper:
Up to 20 sheets
Always place a support sheet* under the stack of Photo Paper.

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

One sheet at a time

Photo Stickers 16 and Photo Stickers 4

One sheet at a time

Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

One sheet at a time

Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper

Up to 70 sheets

Bright White Ink Jet paper

Up to 70 sheets

Double-Sided Matte Paper

One sheet at a time

Economy Photo Paper

Up to 20 sheets

Glossy Photo Paper

Up to 20 sheets

Matte Paper-Heavyweight

Up to 20 sheets
Always place a support sheet* under the stack of Matte Paper-Heavyweight


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Storing Epson Photo Paper

Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. Epson recommends storing your printouts in a resealable plastic bag. Keep them away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.


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