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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.

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 any 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 190°C)

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

Coated paper or special surface-colored 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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