NOTE:

22-3 Using the Standard and Optional Paper Trays

This allows your software to verify that the print option settings for a project are correct for the substrate you’re using. If the print option settings for a job don’t match the lever settings, you’ll get an error message, and your job will not print. This will save you both time and money by making sure you don’t accidently print with the wrong settings.

You can disable verification by setting the levers to Other. However, the purpose of paper size and media type (print mode) verification is to help you avoid printing errors, and you should take advantage of this help whenever possible.

Setting the Paper Tray Levers

For best printing results, you need to set the media type and paper size levers correctly when you load paper. You should also use the media type and paper size cards to identify the substrate loaded in each tray. This helps all users to be aware of what’s in the printer at a glance, and also prevents anyone from inadvertently changing the lever positions.

The following table identifies the media type settings for EPSON media and similar substrates:

Media type lever settings

Substrate

Media type lever setting

 

 

Plain paper

Plain Paper

 

 

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper or Card stock

Photo Quality Paper

 

 

Photo Quality Glossy Paper

Glossy Paper

 

 

Photo Quality Glossy Film

Glossy Film

 

 

Ink Jet Transparencies

Transparencies

 

 

360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

360dpi Paper

 

 

Use only if ink smears

Thick Paper

 

 

Use for unlisted substrates

Other

 

 

NOTE: For any substrates not on this list, set the lever to Other.