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Introduction to Using, Loading, and Storing Media
You can achieve good results with most types of plain paper. However, coated papers provide superior printouts because they absorb less ink.
Epson provides special papers that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet printers, and recommends these papers to ensure high-quality results.
For details on Epson special media, click the Appendix tab in the upper right corner of the User’s Guide window. Then click Product Information and Ink and Paper.
When loading special paper distributed by Epson, read the instruction sheets packed with the paper first and keep the following points in mind.
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Load the paper into the sheet feeder printable side up. The printable side is usually whiter or glossier. See the instruction sheets packed with the paper for more information. Some types of paper have cut corners to help identify the correct loading direction.
If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may cause ink to smear on your printout.
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Loading capacities for media
Refer to the table below for the loading capacities of paper and other media.
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Media Type
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Loading Capacity
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ME-101
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ME-403S
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Plain paper
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Up to 6 mm *1*2
One sheet at a time (Legal size only)
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Up to 11 mm *1*3
One sheet at a time (Legal size only)
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Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
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Up to 40 sheets
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Up to 80 sheets
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Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper
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Up to 40 sheets *2
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Up to 80 sheets *3
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Epson Matte Paper - Heavyweight
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Up to 20 sheets
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Up to 20 sheets
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Epson Photo Paper
Epson Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper
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Up to 10 sheets
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Up to 20 sheets
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Envelope
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Up to 5 envelopes
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Up to 10 envelopes
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*1 Paper with a weight of 64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb).
*2 The loading capacity for manual 2-sided printing is 15 sheets.
*3 The loading capacity for manual 2-sided printing is 30 sheets.
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The availability of paper varies by location.
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Paper compatible with borderless printing
If you want to print borderless photos, refer to the table below because borderless printing is not available for all types of paper.
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Media Type
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ME-101
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ME-403S
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Epson Glossy Photo Paper
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10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
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A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
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Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper
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10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
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A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
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Epson Matte Paper - Heavyweight
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A4
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Epson Photo Paper
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10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
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A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
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Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
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10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
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A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.), 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)
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Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
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10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
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A4, 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
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Borderless printing takes longer than normal printing.
Print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared when printing on papers other than those listed above. Print a single sheet to check the quality before printing large jobs.
When you print a borderless photo, part of the image will be cropped off because this option enlarges the image slightly beyond the paper size.
If your application has margin settings, make sure they are set to zero before printing.
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Storing paper
Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. When handling special media, Epson recommends storing your printouts in a resealable plastic bag. Keep unused paper and printouts away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.