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How to / Handling Paper

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. Be sure not to use 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 that are created especially for this printer:

EPSON Color Laser Paper
This media is designed specifically for this printer. You can load this media from the MP tray, the standard lower cassette, or the optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit.

S041215 (A4)
S041218 (Letter)

EPSON Color Laser Transparencies
This media is designed specifically for this printer. You can load this media only from the MP tray. The MP tray accommodates up to 50 sheets of transparencies.

S041175 (A4)
S041174 (Letter)

Caution:
  • Do not use this printer with other EPSON media such as EPSON special media for ink jet printers, as they can cause paper jams and damage the printer.
  • Do not use the media listed above in any other printers, except when specified in the documentation.


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General paper

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

Plain paper

Paper Type

Description

Plain paper

Recycled paper is acceptable*

Weight: 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb)

Colored paper

Non-coated

Letterhead

Paper with preprinted letterhead, provided that the paper and ink are both compatible with laser printers. Paper which has been printed with a laser printer, ink Jet printer, or other printers cannot be used.

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

Special paper

Paper Type

Description

Envelopes

No paste and no tape

No plastic windows (unless specifically designed for laser printers)

Labels

The backing sheet should be covered completely, with no gaps between labels**

Thick paper

Weight: 91 to 163 g/m2

**  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. They may cause printer damage, paper jams, and poor print quality.


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