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2-2 | Using Paper and Other Media
Selecting Paper for Your Printer
You can print on most types of coated, glossy, plain paper, and other media.
The following table lists general paper requirements for your printer:
It’s a good idea to test samples of paper in the printer before purchasing large
quantities or printing large jobs. When you use non-EPSON papers or other
media, you may need to “profile” their thickness and ink drying time. See
page 2-29 for instructions.
Paper Handling Guidelines
Always follow these guidelines, as well as those included in your paper
package, when printing on EPSON paper and other media:
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Avoid touching the printable surface of the paper or other media with
bare hands. Fingerprints may affect print quality. Handle media by the
edges or use cotton gloves.
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Choose an appropriate Media Type setting in your printer software
before sending your job. See page 2-7 for instructions. You may have to
experiment to find out which setting works best.
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Select the correct paper source (roll or sheet) in both the printer software
and on the printer’s control panel. See page 3-2 (Macintosh) or page 4-5
(Windows) to select the paper source in your printer software.
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Keep unused media in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry
place to avoid a loss of quality. Avoid storing media or printouts where
they will be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight.
Paper requirements
Roll paper Cut sheets
Size 8.25 to 44 in. wide
(210 to 1118 mm)
8.5 × 11 in. to 44 × 62.2 in.
(up to 1118 × 1580 mm)
Maximum
external roll
diameter
2 in. core: 4 in. (103 mm)
3 in. core: 6 in. (150 mm)
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Thickness 3.15 to 4.3 mil (0.08 to 0.11 mm) 3.15 to 59 mil (0.08 to 1.5 mm)