Printing on Special Media

Some special media have a cut corner that you need to position correctly; follow any instructions in the package. Always handle sheets by the edges, and don’t touch the printable surface.

cut corner

If the special media has protective sheets between the sheets of media, be sure to remove the protective sheets before printing.

Be sure to load the printable side of the media face up in the sheet feeder.

Use ink jet papers within one year of purchase. Use glossy media and transparencies within six months. Return unused sheets and envelopes to their original packages as soon as possible. See Appendix B for more media storage information.

Some media require additional loading instructions. See the following sections for more information about printing on the following media:

“Envelopes” on page 3-5

“EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards” on page 3-6

“EPSON Photo Paper (4 x 6)” on page 3-6

“EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies” on page 3-8

“Panoramic Photo Paper and Banners” on page 3-8

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