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Available paper types
Paper that should not be used
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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 labels.

Thick paper

Weight: 81.4 to 128 g/m²

Transparencies

Transparencies for black and white laser printers or copiers.

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, or cause paper jams and other problems.

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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 color laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white copiers, or ink jet printers

  • Previously printed paper by any other 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 200˚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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Printable area

Envelopes:

5-mm minimum margin on all sides

Other media:

5-mm minimum margin on all sides

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