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How To / Handling Paper

Choosing Paper

Labels
Envelopes
Colored paper
Thick paper
Transparencies

You can use many kinds of media including stock paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead projector transparencies. The printer feeds most types of media automatically from the MP tray. This section describes the paper feed and delivery choices and how to select and load paper.

The type of paper you use in your printer can affect the quality of the printed output. The smoother the paper you use, the smoother and sharper your printing looks.

For best results, store your paper supply in its original wrapper. Your printouts can be marred by moisture absorbed in the paper. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment.

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.

Below are some recommendations for selecting paper and other print media for your printer.

Labels

Use only labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers.

Use the MP tray to print on these materials.

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

Load envelopes in the MP tray with the flap edge first and the surface to print on facing up. The printing quality on envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. You can load up to 10 envelopes (depending on the thickness).

Note:

Because thickness and surface characteristics are especially important for envelopes, test a sample for print quality and proper feeding before you buy a large number of envelopes.

Do not use window type envelopes unless they have been specified for laser printers. The plastic on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into contact with the hot fuser.

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Colored paper

You can use colored paper as long as it meets the weight limits shown in the paper specifications. Do not, however, use coated paper (paper to which a clear or colored coating has been added). See Specifications for more information.

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Thick paper

You can use thick paper as long as it meets the weight limits shown in the paper specifications.

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Transparencies

You can use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive drafting film if they are made for use with plain-paper copiers or laser printers. Use the MP tray to print on these materials.

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