Handling Paper and Other Media 57

Using Roll Paper

You can use roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core and a width of up to

24 inches (61 cm) for the Pro 7890, or 44 inches (112 cm) for the Pro 9890. Manually switching rolls is a simple process.

Roll Paper Guidelines

When printing on roll paper, be sure to follow the media handling guidelines on page 56, as well as these special guidelines for roll paper:

When storing roll paper, keep it in its original packaging—including the bag, end caps, and box.

To avoid feeding excess paper, make sure the Sheet icon does not appear on the LCD screen. Press the l Paper Source button until the or roll icon appears.

Choose if you want the paper to be cut automatically after each page is printed.

Choose if you want to print a series of pages and keep them together for cutting later on or use the Auto Take-up Reel (Pro 9890 only).

If you’re loading heavy paper, you may need to increase the paper suction by pressing the u Paper Feed button. For lightweight paper, decrease the suction by pressing the d Paper Feed button.

Do not leave roll paper loaded in the printer when it is not in use.

Selecting the Paper Type

Whenever you load a new type of paper, you need to select the paper type on the printer’s control panel.

1.Press r Menu.

2.Press u or d to select PAPER SETUP, then press r.

3.Select PAPER TYPE, then press r.

4.Select the paper that you are using as listed page 58, then press the OK button to save the setting.

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Epson SP7890K3, SP9890K3 manual Using Roll Paper, Roll Paper Guidelines, Selecting the Paper Type