84 Handling Paper and Other Media

Note

It’s a good idea to keep a list describing your paper profiles.

Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper

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 or a paper not supported by the driver. Use the paper configuration settings described below. If you’re printing on unusually thick or thin paper, you may also need to adjust the platen gap; if so, you should do that first (see page 81).

When adjusting the paper settings, you can have them affect all your print jobs; or you can create a special profile, or group of settings, for each paper type (up to ten types) and select the desired profile whenever you print on a particular stock.

Adjusting the Paper Settings

To change paper settings and have them affect all your print jobs, follow the steps below. If you want to create a profile for a specific paper type, see “Creating and Selecting Paper Profiles” on page 85.

1.Press the SelecType button, then press the d button until PAPER CONFIG appears on the display.

2.Press the r button.

3.Use the u and d buttons to select one of the following menu options, then press the r button:

Menu option

Function

 

 

PAPER NUMBER

Lets you create a paper profile; see page 85.

 

 

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

Lets you eliminate light or dark horizontal banding

ADJUSTMENT

in your printouts.