Reference Guide

Index	Search	Glossary

Contents	Help

Other Information / Printer Specifications

Paper

Paper specifications
Printable area

Note:

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Paper specifications

Single sheets:

Size

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

A5 (148 x 210 mm)

A6 (105 x 148 mm)

Letter (216 x 279 mm)

Half letter (139.7 x 215.9 mm)

Legal (216 x 356 mm)

Executive (184.2 x 266.7 mm)

Paper types

Plain bond paper, special paper distributed by Epson

Thickness
(for plain bond paper)

0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 inch)

Weight
(for plain bond paper)

64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)

Envelopes:

Size

No. 10 (104.8 x 241 mm)

DL (110 x 220 mm)

C6 (114 x 162 mm)

132 x 220 mm

Paper types

Plain bond paper, air mail

Thickness

0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.006 to 0.02 inch)

Weight

45 g/m² (12 lb) to 75 g/m² (20 lb)

Index Cards:

Size

A6 (105 x 148 mm)

8 x 10" (203 x 254 mm)

5 x 8" (127 x 203 mm)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper:

Size

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper:

Size

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Letter (216 x 279 mm)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Self Adhesive Sheets:

Size

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Matte Paper Heavyweight:

Size

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Paper:

Size

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

10 x 15 cm

4 x 6" (113.6 x 175.4 mm)

216 x 338 mm

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

ColorLife Photo Paper:

Size

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Ink Jet Transparencies:

Size

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

CD/DVD:

Size	12 cm 8 cm

Note:

Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.

Do not load curled or folded paper.

Use paper under normal conditions:
Temperature 15 to 25° C (59 to 77° F)
Humidity 40 to 60% RH

EPSON Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets should be stored under the following conditions:
Temperature 15 to 30° C (59 to 86° F)
Humidity 20 to 60% RH

[Top]

Printable area

Single sheets and index cards

Normal

Borderless

Envelopes

Diagonal lines show printable area.
A:	The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
B-L:	The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
B-R:	The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
C:	The minimum bottom margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
D-L:	The minimum left margin is 5.0 mm (0.20").
D-R:	The minimum right margin is 5.0 mm (0.20").
E:	The minimum bottom margin is 20 mm (0.78") for Windows and Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x. The minimum bottom margin is 3.0 mm (0.12") for Mac OS X.

Note:

Depending on the type of media being used, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared.

[Top]