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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

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

A6 (105 x 148 mm)

Letter (216 x 279 mm)

Half letter (139.7 x 215.9 mm)

Legal (216 x 356 mm)

Executive (184.2 x 266.7 mm)

Paper types

Plain bond paper, special paper distributed by Epson

Thickness
(for plain bond paper)

0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 inch)

Weight
(for plain bond paper)

17 lb/m2 (64 g) to 24 lb/m2 (90 g)

Envelopes:

Size

No. 10 4.5 x 9.5 inches (104.8 x 241 mm)

Paper types

Plain bond paper, air mail

Thickness

0.006 to 0.02 inch (0.16 to 0.52 mm)

Weight

12 lb/m2 (45 g) to 20 lb/m2 (75 g)

Index Cards:

Size

A6 (105 x 148 mm)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper:

Size

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Self Adhesive Sheets:

Size

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Matte Paper Heavyweight:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Borderless 8 x 10"

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

4 x 6"

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Premium Glossy Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

4 x 6 inches

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

ColorLife Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Ink Jet Transparencies:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

CD/DVD:

Size

12 cm

8 cm

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" (3.0 mm).

B-L:

The minimum left margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm).

B-R:

The minimum right margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm).

C:

The minimum bottom margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm).

D-L:

The minimum left margin is 0.20" (5.0 mm).

D-R:

The minimum right margin is 0.20" (5.0 mm).

E:

The minimum bottom margin is 0.78" (20 mm) for Windows and Mac OS 8.6 to 9.X.

The minimum bottom margin is 0.12" (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.


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