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Paper

Paper specifications
Printable area

Note:

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Paper specifications

Single sheets:

Size

4 x 6 in (10 x 15 cm)

5 x 7 in (13 x 18 cm)

8 x 10 in (20 x 25 cm)

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 in)

A5 (8.3 x 5.8 in)

A6 (4.1 x 5.8 in)

Letter (8.5 x 11 in)

Legal (8.5 x 14 in)

Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in)

Paper types

Plain bond paper, special paper distributed by Epson

Thickness
(for plain bond paper)

0.003 to 0.004 in (0.08 to 0.11 mm)

Weight
(for plain bond paper)

17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)

Envelopes:

Size

No. 10 (9.5 x 4.125 in)

DL (110 x 220 mm)

C6 (114 x 162 mm)

Paper types

Plain bond paper, air mail

Weight

20lb (75g/m²) to 24lb (90g/m²)

Note:

Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.

Do not load curled or folded paper.

Use paper under normal conditions:
Temperature 59 to 77° F (15 to 25° C)
Humidity 40 to 60% RH

EPSON Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets should be stored under the following conditions:
Temperature 59 to 86° F (15 to 30° C)
Humidity 20 to 60% RH

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Printable area

Single sheets and index cards

Normal

Borderless

Envelopes

Diagonal lines show printable area.
A:	The minimum top margin is 0.12 in (3.0 mm).
B-L:	The minimum left margin is 0.12 in (3.0 mm).
B-R:	The minimum right margin is 0.12 in (3.0 mm).
C:	The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 in (3.0mm).
D-L:	The minimum left margin is 0.20 in (5.0 mm).
D-R:	The minimum right margin is 0.20 in (5.0 mm).
E:	The minimum bottom margin is 0.78 in (20 mm) for Windows. The minimum bottom margin is 0.12 in (3.0 mm) for Mac OS X.

Note:

Depending on the type of media being used, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared.

CD/DVD

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