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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

A3 (297 mm x 420 mm)
Super A3/B (329 mm x 483 mm)
A4 (210 mm x 297 mm)
Letter (216 mm x 279 mm)

Paper types

Plain bond paper, special papers distributed by EPSON

Thickness
(for plain bond paper)

0.08 mm 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 mm x 241 mm)

DL (110 mm x 220 mm)

C6 (114 mm x 162 mm)

132 mm x 220 mm

Paper types

Plain bond paper, air mail

Thickness

0.16 mm to 0.43 mm (0.006 to 0.016 inch)

Weight

45 g/m2 (12 lb) to 75 g/m2 (20 lb)

Glossy Paper - Photo Weight:

Size

Super A3 (329 mm x 483 mm)

Paper types

Special papers distributed by EPSON

Archival Matte Paper:

Size

Super A3/B (329 mm x 483 mm)

Paper types

Special papers distributed by EPSON

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper:

Size

Super A3/B (329 mm x 483 mm)

4" x 26"

100mm x 8M

Paper types

Special papers distributed by EPSON

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


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Printable area

Single sheets (including panoramic size)

Envelopes

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 14.0 mm (0.55").

:

You can extend the minimum bottom margin to 3 mm by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting on the printer driver's Paper menu (for Windows) or in the Page Setup dialog box (for Macintosh). However, print quality may decline in the expanded area. Before printing large jobs using this setting, print a single sheet to confirm printout quality.

Note:
Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down.


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