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Available Paper

EPSON special media
General paper
Paper that should not be used

This section explains what kind of paper you can use with your printer. Avoid using paper not mentioned in this section.

Note:

The printer is extremely sensitive to moisture. Be sure to store your paper in a dry environment.

EPSON special media

EPSON provides special media created especially for this printer.

EPSON Color Laser Paper
You can load this media from the MP tray, the standard lower cassette, or the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit.

S041215 (A4)
S041218 (Letter)

EPSON Color Laser Transparencies
You can load this media only from the MP tray.

S041175 (A4)
S041174 (Letter)

Caution:

Do not use other EPSON media such as EPSON special media for ink jet printers, as this can cause paper jams and damage the printer.

Do not use the media listed above in other printers, except when specified in the documentation.

EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper
This media is thicker than EPSON Color Laser Paper and produces glossier printing.
To print on EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper from the MP tray, choose Coated as the Paper Type setting in the printer driver. This setting is optimized for printing on coated paper.
If you want to feed coated paper from the standard lower cassette or the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit, choose Plain as the Paper Type setting in the printer driver.

If Coated is selected, printouts may be superior in quality to those printed with the Plain setting.

S041383 (A4)

Note:

Coated appears in the Paper Type list when the Add Coated to the Paper Type settings check box is selected in the Extended Settings dialog box. To access this dialog box from the printer driver in Windows, click Extended Settings on the Optional Settings menu. In Macintosh, click the Extended Settings icon in the Basic Settings dialog box.

Duplex printing using the duplex unit is not possible when Coated is selected as the Paper Type setting in the printer driver.

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General paper

You can use the following paper in addition to EPSON special media introduced in the previous section.

Paper Type	Description
Plain paper	Recycled paper is acceptable* Weight: 60 to 105 g/m² (16 to 12.70 kg)
Envelopes	No paste and no tape No plastic window (unless specifically designed for laser printers)
Labels	The backing sheet should be covered completely, with no gaps between labels**
Thick paper	Weight: 106 to 159 g/m² (28.2 to 42.3 lb)
Extra thick paper	Weight: 160 to 216 g/m² (42.5 to 57.4 lb)
Colored paper	Non-coated

* Use recycled paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality, cause paper jams and other problems.

** Gaps between labels may cause the labels to peel off inside the printer and damage the printer.

Note:

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

You may use paper with preprinted letterheads, provided that the paper and ink are both compatible with laser printers.

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Paper that should not be used

You cannot use the following paper in this printer. It may cause printer damage, paper jams, and poor print quality.

Media meant for other color laser printers, black-and-white laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white copiers, or ink jet printers

Previously printed paper by other color laser printers, black-and-white laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white copiers, ink jet printers, or thermal transfer printers

Carbon paper, no-carbon paper, thermal-sensitive paper, pressure-sensitive paper, acid paper, or paper that uses high-temperature-sensitive ink (around 200°C)

Transparencies for color copiers or other color laser printers.

Labels that peel easily or labels that do not cover the backing sheet completely

Coated paper or special surface-colored paper except EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper

Paper that has binder holes or is perforated

Paper that has glue, staples, paper clips, or tape on it.

Paper that attracts static electricity

Moist or damp paper

Paper of uneven thickness

Overly thick or thin paper

Paper that is too smooth or too rough

Paper that is different on the front and back

Paper that is folded, curled, wavy, or torn

Paper of irregular shape, or paper that does not have right- angle corners

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