Epson 5500 manual Paper Tray Loading Capacities and Guidelines, Printing on Various Papers

Note

You can’t load Watercolor Paper - Radiant White or card stock in the paper trays. Use the rear manual feed slot only.

For more information about EPSON media, see page 2-9.

Printing on Various Papers 2-3

Paper Tray Loading Capacities and Guidelines

The loading capacity of the paper trays depends on the type of paper you’re loading. Use this table to determine the number of sheets you can load:

Paper type	Paper tray capacity		Additional information
Archival Matte Paper	50	(A4 or letter size)	Use the support sheet
	20	(A3 or Super A3/B	packed with the paper
	size)
Premium Glossy Photo	20		—
Paper
Professional Glossy	20		—
Paper
Premium Luster Photo	20		—
Paper
Plain paper	250		Use the rear manual
			feed slot for paper
			smaller than letter size

When you’re loading the paper trays, follow these guidelines:

•Don’t touch the printable surface of the paper. Fingerprints may affect print quality.

•Keep unused media in its packaging and store it in a cool, dry place to avoid a decline in quality. Avoid storing media or printouts where they will be exposed to high temperature, humidity, or direct sunlight.

•Place the printable side of the paper face-down in the tray. If you’re using preprinted paper, such as letterhead or forms, load it with the top edge leading into the printer.

•Some EPSON special media have cut corners to help you determine the correct loading position for the paper path you are using:

Paper tray and front manual feed slot:

Rear manual feed slot: