2-28Using Paper and Other Media

Note

If you’re using Ultra- Chrome ink and printing from the EPSON printer driver, you can also select and save paper configuration settings from there. The printer uses those settings, unless you override them by selecting paper settings from the control panel.

Using the Paper Configuration Menu

When you choose a media type in your EPSON printer software, the driver automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may want to fine-tune how the printer handles various papers—especially if you use non-EPSON paper, a paper not supported by the driver, or if you’re printing from a third-party RIP station. You can use the printer’s Paper Configuration menu to create customized settings for your paper.

If you want the settings to affect all your print jobs, follow the steps below. Or you can create and save a group of settings for each type of paper you’re printing on (up to 10 types), and select them whenever you print on a particular stock (see page 2-29).

1.Press the SelecType button until PAPER CONFIG. MENU appears on the display.

2.Press the Item button. PAPER NUMBER=STD appears on the display.

3.Continue pressing the Item button to select any of the following menu options, then press the Enter button.

Paper configuration options

Menu option

Function

 

 

CUT PRESSURE

Decreases the cutting blade pressure for thinner

 

papers. Provides a cleaner cut.

 

 

CUT METHOD

Lets you choose between a 3-step and 4-step cutting

 

method. For more exact cuts on thicker or thinner

 

paper, choose 4-step.

 

 

PPR FEED ADJ

Lets you eliminate horizontal banding (narrow lines)

 

when printing at high speed (low resolution). Increase

 

if you notice dark bands; decrease for lighter bands.

 

 

DRYING TIME

Use when printing with non-EPSON media. You can

 

make the print head wait up to 10 seconds after each

 

pass to allow ink to dry on the page.

 

 

SUCTION

Lets you decrease the paper suction level when

 

printing on thinner papers (less than 12 lb), such as

 

CAD drafting paper or backlight film.

 

 

PRINT

Adjusts the intensity of the MicroWeave® pattern.

ADJUSTMENT

Increase the value for faster print speed; decrease the

 

value for higher print quality but lower print speed.