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Using Special Paper Configurations
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 certain media—especially if you
use non-Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver. For these
situations, you can create a special configuration, or group of settings, for
each paper type (up to ten types) and select the desired configuration
whenever you print on that particular stock.

Creating a Paper Configuration

To create a configuration for a specific paper type, make sure the paper you
want to configure is loaded in the printer. Then follow these steps:
1. Press the Menu r button, then press d until CUSTOM PAPER is
highlighted.
2. Press r to display the PAPER NUMBER menu.
3. Press u or d to select a paper configuration number (1 to 10). Press
Enter to save the setting.
4. Press r and then u or d to select MATTE THICK, MATTE THIN,
PHOTO PAPER, or FINE ART PAPER.
5. Press Enter to save the setting. An asterisk appears next to the
selected paper type.
6. Press l and then d to select PLATEN GAP, then press r.
7. Press u or d to select NARROW, STANDARD, WIDE, or WIDER.
(The STANDARD setting is recommended for most paper types.) Then
press Enter to save the setting. An asterisk appears next to the
selected platen gap setting.
8. Press l and then d to select THICKNESS PATTERN.
Tip: It’s a good idea to
keep a list describing your
paper configurations.
Note: If you’re using
Epson special media,
select STANDARD for
the platen gap to let the
printer automatically
determine the paper
thickness.