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Printing on Special Media

Labels
Envelopes
Thick paper
Transparencies

EPL-6100L can print on special paper stock such as envelopes, labels, transparencies, and thick paper.

Note:

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.

Labels

You can load up to ten sheets of labels into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some types of labels one sheet at a time.

To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet such that no gaps occur between the individual labels.

You should test the label sheet for leaking adhesive by pressing a sheet of paper on top of a sheet of labels. If the paper sticks to the label sheet when you lift it off, do not use the labels.

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Envelopes

You can load up to ten envelopes into the MP tray, depending on the envelope thickness (85 to 105 g/m²). Load envelopes with the flap side down and short edge first.

* printable side up

To print on envelopes, choose Thick Narrow in the printer driver's Paper Type found in the Basic Settings menu.

The printing quality on envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to check the print quality. If the printing is too light, adjust the print density in the printer driver of Windows and Macintosh.

Do not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers. The plastic on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into contact with the hot fuser.

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Thick paper

You can load up to ten sheets of thick paper into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some types of thick paper one sheet at a time. Use the thick paper of a weight between 90 and 163 g/m² (24 to 43 lb).

To print on thick paper, be sure to change the Paper Type found in the Basic Settings menu. Choose Thick Narrow when printing on thick paper which is less than 188 mm. Choose Thick Wide when printing on thick paper which is 188 mm or wider.

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Transparencies

You can load up to five transparencies into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some types of transparencies one sheet at a time.

You can only use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive drafting film made for use with laser printers or plain-paper copiers.

When printing on transparencies, make sure to change the Paper Type to Transparency in the Basic Settings menu.

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