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Loading Special Paper and Other 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 result in higher quality printouts because these media absorb smaller amounts of 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. See Media types for a complete list of these products.

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:
If you extend the printable area by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting in the printer software, the cut corner on special paper may mar your printout.

Note:
  • Return the adjust lever to the "0" position before printing on media of normal thickness. Leaving the lever in the "+" position may cause gaps in the printed image.
  • When the adjust lever is in the "+" position, make sure the High Speed setting in the printer driver's Advanced dialog box is off. To turn this option off, you may also need to change the Print Quality setting or align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility.

If you wish to print on the reverse side of an Ink Jet Card with Maximum selected as the Printable Area setting, flatten the cards or curl them slightly toward the opposite side before loading. Set the adjust lever to the "+" position before printing.

Loading capacities for EPSON special media

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

Media Type

Loading Capacity

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper and Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide.

Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards, Ink Jet Note Cards, and Ink Jet Greeting Cards

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

Photo Quality Glossy Film

One sheet at a time for best results. Always place a support sheet* or a sheet of plain paper under the glossy film.
If you wish to load multiple sheets, set the minimum top margin of the page to 30 mm and load a maximum of 20 sheets for A4.
For A3 and Super A3 size, you can load up to 5 sheets at a time (only for Stylus Photo 1290).

Ink Jet Transparencies

Up to 30 transparencies.
Always put a sheet of plain paper under the stack of transparencies.

Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

One sheet at a time.

Photo Paper

Up to 20 sheets of 4 x 6 inch Photo Paper. Always place a support sheet* under the stack of Photo Paper.
One sheet at a time for 200 x 300 mm Photo Paper.

Photo Stickers 16 and Photo Stickers 4

One sheet at a time.
Always put the included support sheets* A and B under the stack of Photo Stickers.

Panoramic Photo Paper and Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper

One sheet at a time.

Matte Paper-Heavyweight

Up to 20 sheets. Always place a support sheet* under the stack of Matte Paper-Heavyweight.
For A3 and Super A3 size, you can only load one sheet at a time (only for Stylus Photo 1290).

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

One sheet at a time.

Ink Jet Back Light Film
(only for Stylus Photo 1290)

One sheet at a time.
Always put a sheet of plain paper under back light film.

*  Take care not to print on support sheets that are loaded under special media.


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Storing EPSON Photo Paper

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


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