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Paper

Available paper types
Paper that should not be used
Specifications
Printable area

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

Available paper types

Paper type	Description
Plain paper	General copier paper (Recycled paper is acceptable*)
Envelopes	No paste and no tape No plastic window
Labels	The backing sheet should be covered completely, with no gaps between each label
Thick paper	Weight: 106** to 162 g/m² (28.2 to 42.3 lb)
Extra thick paper	Weight: 163** to 216 g/m² (42.5 to 57.4 lb)
Laser printer paper	EPSON Color Laser Paper
Transparencies	EPSON Color Laser Transparencies
Colored paper	Non-coated
Paper with letterhead	Paper and ink of letterheads must be compatible with laser printers

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

** In general, thick and extra thick paper weighs between 106 g/m² and 220 g/m². However, it is described as weighing from 106 to 216 g/m² in this guide.

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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 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, carbonless paper, thermal-sensitive paper, pressure-sensitive paper, acid paper, or paper that uses high-temperature-sensitive ink (around 210°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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Specifications

Plain paper

Weight:	60 to 105 g/m², 16 to 28 lb
Size:	A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) B5 (182 x 257 mm) Letter (216 x 279 mm, 8.5 x 11 in.) Legal (216 x 356 mm, 8.5 x 14 in.) Half-Letter (140 mm x 216 mm, 5.5 x 8.5 in.) Government Letter (203 x 267 mm, 8.0 x 10.5 in.) Government Legal (216 x 330 mm, 8.5 x 13 in.) Executive (184 x 267 mm, 7.25 x 10.5 in.) F4 (210 x 330 mm) Custom (88.9 x 139.7 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm, 3.5 x 5.5 in. to 8.5 x 14.0 in.)
Paper Sources:	MP tray for all sizes
	standard lower cassette for A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, Government Legal, Executive
	optional paper cassette unit for A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, Government Legal, Executive

Envelopes

Size:	Monarch (3 7/8 x 7 1/2 in.) Commercial 10 (4 1/8 x 9 1/2 in.) DL (220 x 110 mm) C5 (162 x 229mm) C6 (114 x 162 mm) International B5 (176 x 250 mm, 7 x 9.8 in.)
Paper Source:	MP tray only

Labels

Size:	A4 (210 x 297 mm) Letter (216 x 279 mm, 8.5 x 11 in.)
Paper Source:	MP tray only

Thick paper

Weight:	106 to 162 g/m², 28.2 to 42.3 lb
Size:	88.9 x 139.7 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm (3.5 x 5.5 in. to 8.5 x 14.0 in.)
Paper Source:	MP tray only

Extra thick paper

Weight:	163 to 216 g/m², 42.5 to 57.4 lb
Size:	88.9 x 139.7 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm (3.5 x 5.5 in. to 8.5 x 14.0 in.)
Paper Source:	MP tray only

EPSON Color Laser Paper

Size:	A4 (210 x 297 mm) Letter (216 mm x 279 mm, 8.5 x 11 in.)
Paper Sources:	MP tray, standard lower cassette, optional paper cassette unit

EPSON Color Laser Transparencies

Size:	A4 (210 x 297 mm) Letter (216 mm x 279 mm, 8.5 x 11 in.)
Paper Source:	MP tray only

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Printable area

5-mm minimum margin on all sides

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