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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 (EPSON AcuLaser C8600) used in this copy station. Avoid using 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 the EPSON AcuLaser C8600.

EPSON Color Laser Paper
This media is designed specifically for the EPSON AcuLaser C8600. You can load this media from the MP tray, the standard lower cassette, or the Large Capacity Paper Unit.

S041215 (A4)
S041216 (A3)
S041217 (A3W)
S041218 (Letter)

EPSON Color Laser Transparencies
This media is designed specifically for the EPSON AcuLaser C8600. You can load this media only from the MP tray.

S041175 (A4)
S041174 (Letter)

EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper
This media is designed specifically for high printing quality. You can load this media from the MP tray, the standard lower cassette, or the Large Capacity Paper Unit.

S041383 (A4)
S041384 (A3)

Caution:

Do not use the media listed above for any other printer, except when specified in the documentation.

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General paper

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

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

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. Such paper 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

• Paper previously printed on by any other printing device, including 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 150°C)

• Coated paper or special surface-colored paper except EPSON Color Laser Coated 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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