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Paper Handling

Notes for Special Media and Other Media

Using EPSON special media
Storing EPSON special media
About special media cleaning sheets and support sheets
Using paper other than EPSON special media

Although most types of coated paper will provide good printing results, printout quality varies depending on the paper quality and the manufacturer. Test the printout quality before purchasing large amounts of paper.

Caution:

As much as possible, keep your fingers off the printable surface of the media, as fingerprints may reduce printout quality.

Using EPSON special media

EPSON provides special media that can enrich the usage and expressive power of the printing results. When using EPSON special media, make sure the appropriate settings are made in the printer driver as described in Making the Media Type setting. For information on EPSON special media, see EPSON special media.

Note:

Use EPSON special media at normal room temperature and humidity for best results.

Read the enclosed instruction sheets before loading EPSON special media.

Confirm that EPSON STYLUS PRO 5500 printed as an available printer on the media package, before you purchase EPSON Archival Matte Paper and Premium Semigloss Photo Paper.

After printing on Professional Glossy Paper, place the sheet on a flat surface such as a desk and allow the ink to dry. Then, store it with one sheet of the plain paper (included with the Professional Glossy Paper) on top of the printed surface.

Archival Matte Paper

Load the EPSON Archival Matte Paper in the correct orientation. Follow the instruction sheet in the package.

Watercolor Paper-Radiant White

Load the Watercolor Paper-Radiant White into the rear manual feed slot. No other paper path is available for this media.

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Storing EPSON special media

Store unused media in its original plastic bag and outer package to avoid moisture problems.

Avoid storing the media in places exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight.

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About special media cleaning sheets and support sheets

Cleaning sheets

Cleaning sheets are packed with some EPSON special media packages, as necessary. Use a cleaning sheet to solve feeding problems while loading a lot of sheets.

Support sheets

Support sheets are packed with some EPSON special media packages, as necessary. Use a support sheet to feed the last sheet in a paper tray or lower paper tray into the printer correctly.

For information on how to use cleaning sheets or support sheets, see the instruction sheet packed with EPSON special media.

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Using paper other than EPSON special media

If you use paper other than EPSON special media, refer to the appropriate instructions or contact your supplier for more information.

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