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Paper Handling

Printing on Special Media

Envelopes
Labels
Thick paper
Transparencies
Loading a custom paper size

You can print on special media such as envelopes, transparencies, thick paper, and labels.

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.

Envelopes

You can load up to 20 envelopes into the MP tray, depending on the envelope thickness (70 to 105 g/m²).

The print quality of envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to check the print quality.

Caution:

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

Note:

Depending on the quality of envelopes, the printing environment, and the printing procedure, envelopes might be wrinkled. Do a test print before you print large quantities.

Duplex printing is not available for envelopes.

You cannot output envelopes to the optional 4-Bin Mailbox.

The following table shows important settings you have to make when using envelopes.

Please note the following tips for handling envelopes:

• Load envelopes with the short edge first and the printable surface facing up, as shown below.

• Do not use an envelope that has glue or tape on it.

Caution:

Make sure that the size of the envelopes meets the following size requirements: Minimum width: 86.0 mm Minimum length: 139.7 mm

1. Min. 86.0 mm
2. Min. 139.7 mm

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Labels

You can load up to 20 sheets of labels into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some labels one sheet at a time, or load them manually.

Note:

Depending on the quality of labels, the printing environment, or the printing procedure, labels might be wrinkled. Do a test print before you print on a lot of labels.

Duplex printing is not available for labels.

You cannot output labels to the optional 4-Bin Mailbox.

The following table shows important settings you have to make when using labels.

Note:

You should only use labels designed for monochrome laser printers or monochrome plain-paper copiers.

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

Press a sheet of paper on top of each sheet of labels. If the paper sticks, do not use those labels in your printer.

You may have to select Thick for the Paper Type setting in the Setup Menu.

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Thick paper

You can load up to 20 sheets of thick paper into the MP tray, depending on the paper thickness (90 to 163 g/m²).

The following table shows important settings you have to make when using thick paper.

Note:

When printing on thick paper, you cannot use the optional Duplex Unit. To print on both sides of thick paper, set the Page side setting on the control panel's Setup Menu to Back or Front, then print manually.

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Transparencies

You can load up to 20 transparencies into the MP tray.

The following table shows important settings you have to make when using transparencies.

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Loading a custom paper size

You can load non-standard size paper into the MP tray as long as it meets the following size requirements:

86.0 x 139.7 mm to 297.0 x 432.0 mm for the MP tray.

• Access the printer driver, and then select User-Defined Size from the Paper Size list on the Basic Settings menu. In the User Defined Paper Size dialog box, adjust the Paper Width, Paper Length, and Unit settings to match your custom paper. Then click OK to save your custom paper size.

• If you cannot use the printer driver as explained above, make this setting at the printer by accessing the control panel's Printing Menu and selecting CTM (custom) as the Page Size setting.

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