Available Media

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

 

 

Plain paper

Recycled paper is acceptable*

 

Weight: 60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb)

 

 

Envelopes

No paste and no tape

 

No plastic window (unless specifically designed

 

for laser printers)

 

 

Labels

The backing sheet should be covered

 

completely, with no gaps between labels**

 

 

Thick paper

Weight: 90 to 163 g/m² (24 to 43.4 lb)

 

 

Colored paper

Non-coated

 

 

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.

 

 

*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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