This section explains what kinds of paper and media you can use with your printer. Do not use paper or media not mentioned in this section.
Note:The printer is extremely sensitive to moisture. Be sure to store your paper in a dry environment.
Paper Type | Description |
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Plain paper | Recycled paper is acceptable* |
| Weight: 60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) |
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Envelopes | No paste and no tape |
| No plastic window (unless specifically designed |
| for laser printers) |
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Labels | The backing sheet should be covered |
| completely, with no gaps between labels** |
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Thick paper | Weight: 90 to 163 g/m² (24 to 43.4 lb) |
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Colored paper | |
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Letterhead | Paper with preprinted letterhead, provided |
| that the paper and ink are both compatible |
| with laser printers. Paper which printed with |
| laser printer, ink Jet printer, or other printers |
| cannot be used. |
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*Use recycled paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality, cause paper jams and other problems.
**Gaps between labels may cause the labels to peel off inside the printer and damage the printer.
Note:
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
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