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Paper specifications
Printable area

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 non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Paper specifications

Single sheets:

Size	A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) Letter (216 x 279 mm) Half letter (140 x 216 mm) Legal (216 x 356 mm) Executive (184.2 x 267 mm)
Paper types	Plain bond paper, special paper distributed by Epson
Thickness (for plain bond paper)	0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 inch)
Weight (for plain bond paper)	64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)

Envelopes:

Size	No. 10 (105 x 241 mm) DL (110 x 220 mm) C6 (114 x 162 mm) 132 x 220 mm
Paper types	Plain bond paper, air mail
Thickness	0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.006 to 0.02 inch)
Weight	45 g/m² (12 lb) to 75 g/m² (20 lb)

Index Cards:

Size	A6 (105 x 148 mm) 8 × 10" (203 x 254 mm) 5 × 8" (127 x 203 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper:

Size	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Bright White Ink Jet Paper:

Size	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Matte Paper - HeavyWeight:

Size	A4 (210 x 297 mm) Letter (216 x 279 mm) 8 × 10" (203 x 254 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Double-Sided Matte Paper:

Size	A4 (210 x 297 mm) Letter (216 x 279 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Archival Matte Paper:

Size	A4 (210 x 297 mm) Letter (216 x 279 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Enhanced Matte Paper:

Size	Letter (216 x 279 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper:

Size	A4 (210 x 297 mm) Letter (216 x 279 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards:

Size	A6 (105 x 148 mm) 5 × 8" (127 x 203 mm) 8 × 10" (203 x 254 mm)
Paper types	Plain bond paper, air mail

DURABrite Photo Paper:

Size	A4 (210 x 297 mm) 10 x 15 cm
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper:

Size	Letter (216 x 279 mm) 4 x 6"(113.6 x 175.4 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Paper:

Size	A4 (210 x 297 mm) Letter (216 x 279 mm) 4 x 6"(113.6 x 175.4 mm) 4 x 6"(102 x 152 mm) No Perforations
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Glossy Photo Paper:

Size	Letter (216 x 279 mm) 4 x 6"(113.6 x 175.4 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper:

Size	A4 (210 x 297 mm) Letter (216 x 279 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Economy Photo Paper:

Size	A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Ink Jet Transparencies:

Size	A4 (210 x 297 mm) Letter (216 x 279 mm)
Paper types	Special paper distributed by Epson

Note:

Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade paper.

Do not load curled or folded paper.

Use paper under normal conditions:
Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F)
Humidity 40 to 60% RH

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Printable area

Refer to the appropriate section below for the printable area of single sheets and envelopes with the standard borders.

Single sheets

Envelopes

The diagonal lines indicates the printable area.

	Single sheets	Envelopes
A: top margin	3.0 mm (0.12")	3.0 mm (0.12")
B-L: left margin	3.0 mm (0.12")	3.0 mm (0.12")
B-R: right margin	3.0 mm (0.12")	3.0 mm (0.12")
C: bottom margin	3.0 mm (0.12")	20.0 mm (0.78")

Note:

Depending on the type of media being used, the print quality may deteriorate in the top and areas of the printout, or these areas may be smeared.

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