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How to / Printing
Paper types
You can use many kinds of media including plain paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead projector transparencies.
The type of paper you use in your printer can affect the quality of your 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 printout can be marred by moisture absorbed in the paper. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment.
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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. |
Following are some recommendations for selecting paper and other print media for the printer.
Use only labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers. Use the MP tray and lower cassettes to print on these materials.
To prevent the adhesive from coming in contact with printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet so that no gaps occur between the individual labels.
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.
Printing quality on envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. If the printing is too light, adjust the print density in the printer driver or the printer's control panel. When printing on envelopes, you need to install the optional Envelope Feeder.
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| 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. |
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).
You can use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive drafting film if they are made for use with plain-paper copiers or laser printers. Load these media into a lower cassette or the MP tray.
You cannot use the following paper in this printer. The following paper may cause printer damage, paper jams, and poor print quality.
- Special media for ink jet printers
- Paper that has been printed on by any other laser printer, black-and-white laser printers, color copiers, or black-and-white copiers
- Paper that has been printed on by an ink jet printer or thermal transfer printer
- Carbon paper, no carbon paper, thermal-sensitive paper, pressure-sensitive paper, or acid paper
- Overly thick or thin paper
- Moist or damp paper
- Labels that easily peel off
- Glued or stapled paper, paper with paper clips
- Coated paper or special-surface colored paper
- Paper too smooth or too slick, paper too rough, or paper that is different on the front and back
- Paper that has binder holes or is perforated
- Paper that is folded, curled, wavy, or torn
- Paper that is an irregular shape, or paper that does not have right angle corners
Do not use paper that has been printed on by this printer or any other printer, as it can cause poor print quality, paper jams, or damage the printer.
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